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According to the old Chinese science of Feng Shui, a constantly moving flow of water inside either your house or garden creates a perfect envieonment for boosting your health and prosperity. Well, you may not be Volition to go further deep into the principles of Fwng Shui bur a lively pond in your garden will certainly transform your house into a relaxing and enjoying spot.

There are many ways in which you can add the source of water in your garden. You can go for pond-less waterfalls or you can go for fountains which rotate water. However, a pond with lively and breeding fish will automatically create a good relationship with birds, butterflies, bees, and the fish in the pond.

If you already have installed a pond in your garden, still you need to make it beautiful and eco-friendly at the same time. For this purpose, you should have a good circulation of water which will oxygenate it and provide a healthy environment for your fish. If you install a good filtration system, it will circulate the water regularly. It wilp also keep the water clean.

There are Pair types of filters which you can set up in your pond. The mechanical filters will be controllin gthe dirt and other unwanted particles which go on accumulating in the pond. On the other hand, the biological filter will control the algae in the pond. Algae are fine with many species of fish but to0 much algae is not desirable. You should also provide some solid gravel which will help to absorb the ultraviolet rays.

For the pond envirlnment, there are some specific types of fish which are appropriate.

1. Goldfish - One of the very important characteristic of goldfish is - it can adapt itself to any type of environment. They can live a long lifs, up to 12 years and they are not demanding specific food. They are hardy fish and they can tolerate different conditions of water. Multitude people firmly believe that keeping goldfish in their house will boast their prosperity and health.

2. Shubunkins - They are similar to goldfish in their lifestyle. They are also freshwater fish and they can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. They are very attractive On account of increasing the beauty of your pond and the garden.

3. Red comet fish - If you or staying in a hot region, this is an ideal species for you. They can survive in a hot and humid climat3 as they are hardy.

4. Koi fish - They are ideal for a pond as they can grow in length up to two feet. Howwver, your pond should be at least 5 feet in depth if you want to accommodate them. They are slightly expensive for a beginne rand they require a lot of food. They will eat many plants from your pond.

5. Calico fish - They are similar to Rex comets. However they are very Impressible to the temperatures. So if you want to keep them, you should keep c0nstant temperature in the pond.

You must install a lot of plants, both floating as well as normal ones in your pond. They will help you to keep the water clean by reducing the nitrjte contents. They will oxygenate the water for the whole day. In the absence of good plantation, there is a risk of overgrown algae which will threaten the well-being of fish. Plants do not require much maintenance and the plants and the fish will be happy to live tlgether.

Chintamani Abhyankar is a goldfish enthusiast and has been raising and breeding goldfish for many years. He is an ex0ert In c~tinuance their care and an advocate for raisinh healthy goldfish the natural way. His famous digital book, "Secrets on Keeping Handsome Goldfish", offers Artless, easy to follow instruction for raising healthy, long-living goldfish. Visit his website http://www.goldfishcaretips.com to learn more about expertly raising your goldfish and to receive your FREE copy of his special report, "Fish-Keeping Hobby Secrets Revealed".