Fishworks

With over 10 years of experience in water gardening we are ready to share our knowledge with you.

In the wonderful world of fishworks you will find all of the plants and creatures that you need to have a beautiful functioning all natural pond.

Looking for fish…We have what you’re looking for. With ponds on the property used exclusively for the breeding of Koi, we are able to offer you fish from small to large and extra large. We also offer several other species of fish that will be hardy for your outside garden.

Fish

Imported Koi Fish

Fish are an essential part of a properly running pond.
They help maintain the ecological balance, control insects, and eat mosquito larvae. They can also become your favorite pet.

Koi Butterfly Koi Comets Sarasa Comets Shubunkins

Scavengers
Controls algae and consumes debris

• Japanese trap door snails
  
• Bullfrog tadpoles

Looking for supplies or more information to start your water garden? We have it all from a whiskey barrel pond to whatever size you envision - we have the products to make your dream a reality.

Looking for a pond that has a natural shape? We offer the 45 mil rubber liners in various lengths and widths.

We also offer a complete line of little giant pumps and filters for any size pond.

Pumps, heaters, repair kits, pond biological products, we have it all!!

List of Plants

Floating plants Floating plants are set on the surface of the pond where they will spread and multiply rapidly. They provide shade and combat algae growth in the pond. Water Hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes)- Lavender blue flowers (annual), the most widely used water plant Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes)- Light green lettuce like foliage (annual) Rosette Water Lettuce- More compact than common water lettuce Duck Weed (Lemna minor)- Tiny floating leaves – good natural pond fish food

Oxygenators
These plants grow below the surface in pots placed on the bottom or on bricks at different depths. They add oxygen to the water and provide spawning areas for the fish.

Hardy Water Lilies (Nymphaea)
Water lilies are the most important plant in the pond. Their leaves shade the water surface (helping to control algae growth, cooling the water, & providing shelter for fish) plus once established they bloom from May-September.

Hardy Lotus The lotus is a symbol of purity and beauty. Remarkably hardy, lotus grace the pond with spectacular blooms from summer thru fall. Smaller Chinese lotus are ideal for container water gardens. Hardy Marginal Plants Shallow water plants, featuring a wide range of foliage, texture, height, and flowers, creating a natural transition from shallow water to ponds edge.

Tropical Marginal Plants Tropicals add a dramatic accent to the ponds edge. Though tropicals are only hardy in zone seven thru ten, most can be easily over-wintered as house plants. Recommended depth is zero to six inches of water over the top of the pot.