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Why Is My Pond Water Green? Blanket Weed & Algae Fix | Koi Empire
Why Is My Koi Pond Water Green? How to Fix Blanket Weed for Good “I have a UV light installed — so why is my pond still turning green?” We hear this constantly. And it usually comes down to the same three connected factors, all tracing back to one root cause: your pond doesn’t have […]
Why Quality Koi Food Matters – The Truth About Cheap Koi Food | Koi Empire
Why Cheap Koi Food Is Costing You More Than You Think Walk into almost any pet shop or browse online, and you’ll find koi food selling for R80–R100 per kilogram. It looks like a great deal. But before you buy, ask yourself one question: how is that even possible? Let’s Do the Maths Think about […]
How Often Should You Feed Koi? Debunking the Once-a-Day Myth
If you’ve been told to feed your koi once a day, or once every second day, we need to stop you right there. It’s one of the most common misconceptions in koi keeping and it could be the reason your koi aren’t growing the way they should. At Koi Empire, we’ve spent four generations learning […]
Biological Filter vs Sand Filter: Which Is Right for Your Koi Pond?
If you’re setting up a koi pond in South Africa, chances are someone has already told you to install a sand filter. It’s the go-to recommendation from most swimming pool installers — but is it actually the right choice for koi? At Koi Empire, four generations of koi-keeping experience says otherwise. Here’s why. The Problem […]