Pond Care & Aquatic Plants

Do Sludge Pellets Really Work?

Do Sludge Pellets Really Work?

We are commonly asked if “Sludge Pellets” really work.  As with many things, the answer typically is “It depends.”  Sludge Pellets, aka Muck Pellet...

The Case Against UV Clarifiers

The Case Against UV Clarifiers

Many people believe that UV Filters will help solve algae or water clarity issues in their pond.  In some situations, the UV may help, but it can also hurt.

How to clean a Koi pond without killing it

I always cringe when people tell me about how they drained and power sprayed their pond, and now the water has turned green again.  Sure, you may h...

Water Garden Plants

Water Garden Plants

Keystone Hatcheries offers a great variety of aquatic plants during the season at our retail store in Richmond, Illinois. Water garden plants avai...

Spring Pond Start-Up

Spring Pond Start-Up

Are you getting sick of winter? It’s never too early to think spring pond start-up! Starting up a pond in the spring is kind of like getting a pond...

Prepare Your Pond For Winter

Prepare Your Pond For Winter

Koi Ponds and Water Gardens If you live in a region that has freezing temperatures for extended periods of time, it’s important to prepare your p...