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Atlantic-Oase introduces the newest pump in the Pulse 6 line, the AquaMax Eco Titanium pond pump. Designed for gravity-fed filtration in both koi ponds and recreational swim ponds, the AquaMax Eco Titanium is powered by new Pulse 6 motor technology featuring additional magnets for reduced vibration and higher flow output. Rated for fresh, salt and […] The post Introducing the AquaMax Eco Titanium…
In Friendswood, Texas, what began as a pond renovation quickly evolved into one of the most ambitious and rewarding projects of my career. The original plan was fairly straightforward: rebuild a failing waterfall system and upgrade the filtration on an existing residential pond. However, once we began draining the feature and inspecting the structure more […] The post Inside a 360-Degree Koi Pond…
The Spaces We Create One of the things I enjoy most about putting together each issue of POND Trade is discovering the threads that connect seemingly different stories. This issue includes a custom splash pad designed around the unique needs of an autistic adult, the science behind natural swimming pond filtration, an immersive koi environment […] The post July / August 2026 appeared first on POND…
From all of us here at POND Trade Magazine, we appreciate everyone who participated in the 2025 Artisans of the Year competition. The creativity, craftsmanship and dedication showcased in this year’s entries are a testament to the incredible talent and passion found throughout the water garden industry. Your contributions helped make this year’s competition a […] The post Show Us Your Trophies!:…
For one weekend each spring, Las Vegas becomes the center of the koi world. The 2026 All-American Koi Show once again drew hobbyists, dealers, breeders, manufacturers and industry professionals from across the United States and around the globe to the Silverton Casino Resort, further solidifying its reputation as one of the premier koi events outside […] The post The 2026 All-American Koi Show:…
If you’ve been building ponds for a while, you’ve probably noticed something. The projects customers are asking for today are not the same projects they wanted five or 10 years ago. It’s no longer just about digging a hole, installing a liner, adding a pump and stacking a few rocks to create a waterfall. That […] The post Hardscape Integration: The Key to Modern Pond and Outdoor Living Design…
By Adam Rachman and Marlon Ngo Tri-Star Koi As passionate koi hobbyists living in Tennessee, we have traveled across the country attending some of America’s premier koi shows, including events in Orlando, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, Los Angeles and St. Louis. Everywhere we went, we kept asking ourselves the same question: Why doesn’t Nashville have […] The post The Story of the Music City Koi…
The 2026 Waterlily Weigh-Off, led by Denver Botanic Gardens, will take place August 17-26 and the winner will be announced on August 28. The global competition challenges an impressive list of public gardens and zoos around the world to see how much weight their Victoria waterlily leaves can hold. The 2025 competition had more than […] The post 2026 Waterlily Weigh-Off to Take Place August 17-26…
This September, the Pond Professionals Alliance is bringing pond builders together for three days that will change how you run your business — and remind you why you love it. The Pond Builders’ Annual Retreat is where real conversations happen and ideas turn into action. Hosted September 16–18 at Stillwater Reserve in Newaygo, Michigan — […] The post Don’t Miss the Pond Builders’ Annual Retreat,…
There’s been an explosion of interest in natural swimming ponds over the last couple of years, fueled by concerns about the health risks of chemical disinfectants. Monitoring of chemical-free ponds over the last 50-plus years, particularly in Europe, shows Natural Swimming Ponds typically meet recreational water standards without needing chlorine or other disinfectants when systems […] The post…
