Posts by Angels Hatchery

October’s Pond of the Month is a wonderful execution of an above ground pond, complete with aeration system, water plants, and UV bio filtration – not to mention wonderful koi and African Cichlids. “It’s really cool because when you stand at the edge and look into the water, it is actually deeper than you would suspect…

The oceans, rivers, lakes and backyard ponds all succumb to low dissolved oxygen fish kills. Nature has 3 ways which it oxygenates water: direct diffusion, wind and wave and photosynthesis. (More detailed information at the University of Florida) On a warm summer night after a windless day is the time when the dissolved oxygen level…

Your pond may be visited by uninvited guests from time to time. The most common unwelcome visitors are frogs, toads, raccoons, birds and cats. Tree frogs: cute little creatures which in themselves are basically no threat to fish. However, because they are so prolific, they can become a nuisance for the pond keeper. Fortunately, the…

Hurricane season started June 1st. This is the time to re-check your “before and “after” list so your pond and fish will be prepared. Download our Hurricane Pond & Fish Preparation Checklist (PDF). Aeration – A Summer NecessityThe natural oxygen levels in ponds are lower now than in the cooler seasons. The warmer the water is, the…

Filtration and aeration are the life support systems for your pond. More important than the physical pond is movement of air and water. An excellent life support system makes a small pond big. Filtration systems vary from simple submersible filter pumps to top-of-the-line combination systems which filter biologically, mechanically and chemically. In the 70’s, undergravel filters and sand…

Open To Public Dec. 15th Call 305-248-7777 today. Japanese Show Koi from three of Japan’s top breedersThese Koi were specifically selected in Japan for Angels Hatchery.They range in size from 6” – 15”.Prices start at $275.00.Don’t miss your opportunity to select from the best. Pond of the monthThis beautifully-tiled formal pond was built entirely by…

In 1993, Paul traveled to Japan to meet face-to-face with some of the world’s top Koi breeders to observe certain techniques and gather information that would be implemented at Angels Hatchery. He also hand picked 150+ show grade Koi for both sale and production. Today, the knowledge gained and relationships forged from that trip have…

Your pond may be visited by uninvited guests from time to time. The most common unwelcome visitors are frogs, toads, raccoons, birds and cats. Tree frogs: cute little creatures which in themselves are basically no threat to fish. However, because they are so prolific, they can become a nuisance for the pond keeper. Fortunately, the…