Balboa Park's lily pond makeover draws mixed reactions

The city says the lily pond cleanup is part of a larger project. Some visitors welcome it but cite parking concerns.

Where did the koi go? Balboa Park’s lily pond drained for deep cleaning

Visitors to Balboa Park may have done a double-take this week after noticing the iconic lily pond next to the Botanical Building sitting empty. The pond was drained Monday as part of a full-scale ...

Posh country club residents complain their house prices are tanking because owners won't clean dirty pond home to protected species

Residents of the upscale Blackhawk Country Club are moaning over a neglected pond that houses an endangered species.
The Star

Hong Kong police probe pond cleaning operation that killed more than 100 fish

Hong Kong police have launched an investigation into animal cruelty after more than 100 fish, including large koi, died while a pond was being cleaned at a public housing estate in Tseung Kwan O. The ...
PBS

Applying Sulfur to Lower pH & Fish for Garden Ponds

Mr. D. applies sulfur to the garden, and Andy Williams talks about fish for garden ponds. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison ...
Newsweek

Woman Dyes Pond Blue—Then Realizes She Should Have Checked Where Dog Was

A woman’s routine pond maintenance took an unexpected turn when her Velcro dog, Shae, followed her too closely during an algae‑treatment application—she was not ready for what happened next. Allison ...
Indiatimes

OIL pipeline bursts twice in 12hrs in Dibrugarh, farms & fish ponds affected

In a troubling turn of events, the Tingkhong region of Dibrugarh was hit with dual oil spills from an Oil India Limited pipeline within a mere 12-hour timeframe, unleashing crude oil that tainted ...
Daily Record

Never break holes in frozen ponds this winter or risk killing fish

The UK has kicked off January with a bout of frosty weather, as many regions experienced snow and ice over the weekend. However, if you've awoken to a snowy spectacle in your back garden, there are ...
The Mirror

Stop breaking holes into frozen pond water – do this instead to save fish

The UK has kicked off January with a frosty start as many regions grappled with snow and ice over the weekend. But if you've awoken to a snowy spectacle in your back garden, there are certain things ...
Newsweek

What Dog Does When He Sees Koi Fish in the Pond Melts Hearts

A dog owner from California revealed what her dog does every time he sees Koi fish in her dad’s pond, and internet users can’t cope with how sweet it is. “My dog would try to eat them! Meanwhile, my ...
Daily Hampshire Gazette

Making a splash: Miguel’s Fish & Aquatic Maintenance opens in South Hadley

SOUTH HADLEY — Miguel Pacheco didn’t need another job. He drives as far as south as East Longmeadow or as far north as Turners Falls to install and maintain aquariums up to 600 gallons in size. When ...
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Goldfish Gone Wild: Mr. Clean Attacks During Pond Maintenance

Hi, I’m Luke! I’m passionate about buying, selling, breeding, and keeping goldfish — and I’ve built a space to share everything I’ve learned along the way. Whether you’re new to goldfish keeping or a ...