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Greater Phoenix Pond Society Resources & Links
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Note: The Greater Phoenix Pond Society does not necessarily endorse the following businesses, nor do we guarantee the quality of their products. This information is provided simply as a collection of known businesses that have given presentations, built member's ponds, or have otherwise contributed to the betterment of this club. We welcome members to add to this list if the contractor has performed the work to your satisfaction and you wish to recommend them.
Pond Construction
Useful Information informational essays and articles, Usenet Frequently Asked Questions files, explanations of design ideas, the nitrogen cycle, plant and fish health, and other pond websites
Supplies & Supplier and Friends stores that GPPS members have had good experiences with, online stores, mail-order, etc.
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Pond Construction
Innovative Outdoor Environments 3214 Melinda Lane, Phoenix (Mike Disrud)
CTK Quality Ponds Products, LLC 602-214-5135 - Brian Connelly's business in Greater Phoenix (Note: this page has water sounds)
Crosstimber Koi - Brian Connelly's father's business in Oklahoma (watch out, this page has music)
Paradise Ponds & Gardens - 623-492-0035 - Custom Ponds and Water features as well as maintenance and repairs, some plants, and water lilies. Also a full-service landscape architect. Mailing Address: 4410 W. Union Hills Drive, Glendale (Bob Zaranec).
Pond Perfecter - 480-502-3770 or 623-465-4488 Water Gardens & Ponds, Supplies, Garden Centers - 1619 E. Dolores Rd. Phoenix AZ 85086
KOI of FIRE - Gary Ures - 480-278-6847 - Specializing In Pond Design and Construction, Filters, Maintenance, Food and treatments for your pond. One Of A Kind Ponds, One Of A Kind Service.
Useful Information
Wet Web Media The Pond section of a great site, covering all aspects of aquatic hobbies.
Pond Rushes Chuck Rush's big & busy pond enthusiast site. Lot's of stuff!
Watergarden.com Informational and
commercial resources
Barley Straw Article by a faculty member of the Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet
Faux Rock a great page of info and links, including JPJ Technologies
Kona Landscape Design ...culivating designs from the Tropics to the Sonoran Desert
Justin Campbell, Landscape Architect 602-430-8778 a full-service landscape designer who actually knows a lot about water features, koi ponds, and watergardening
ark.aka.org- ARK - Arizona Rivulin Keepers. The Arizona Rivulin Keepers (ARK) is a "not-for-profit," educational association dedicated to promoting the public knowledge, care, and breeding of a group of fishes collectively known as killifishes. Meetings are free and the public is invited.
The North American Native fishes Association
- Native Fishes Discussion List
Bog Garden links:
Bog Gardens
Articles on Bog Gardens
How to Bog Garden
Supplies, Suppliers and Friends
Arizona Aquatic Gardens Nursery here in AZ - pond & bog plants, aquarium plants & algae eaters -- mail and phone orders only.
The Lily Pond In Phoenix. Has pond plants, goldfish, koi, and pond supplies, in addition to design services and consultation. GPPS members report good experiences with The Lily Pond's owner, Sylvia. Please call for an appointment - 602-273-1805
The Ocean Floor 2347 W. Thomas Rd. (near I-17), Phoenix. A big shop (used to be a skating rink) that you really have to visit. Mostly freshwater and marine aquarium stuff, but they do have pond stuff. There's even an indoor pond/stream with a bridge.
Doctors Foster & Smith section on ponds sometimes has great deals on supplies that are useful for ponds.
Pets, Inc. at the NE corner of Southern & Mill 480-966-7910
Tropical Treasures: NE corner Bell Road & 28th Ave (Bell Canyon Pavillions). Koi, shunbunkins, comets, and sometimes turtles and tadpoles. Also FREE expert advice.
Aqua-Mart, Inc. P.O. Box 547399, Orlando, FL 32854-7399. Good source of solid squat waterlily pots. Complete supplier, including fish and plants.
William Tricker, Inc. America's Oldest Water Garden Specialist est 1892: They have just about what ever plant you could ever want and some.
Brine Shrimp Direct Website More than brine shrimp...We are the complete aquarium fish food source for home hobbyists and commercial breeders.
Western Environmental Liner Website. Pond Liners with some installation tips.
Harper's Nurseries & Flower Shops Long-time friends of GPPS and hosts of The Green Thumb Garden Show on FM 1310
KCTK, Saturday mornings from 8:00 -10:00am
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
The Riparian Institute the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch and the Riparian Preserve at Cooper Rd., both of which are in Gilbert, AZ
The Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program
from the National Wildlife Federation
Horizon Irrigation:
They have 10 locations in AZ and carry a variety of pond equipment and supplies. Go to their website, click on "Specialty" and then "Ponds" for product info. There is a "store locator" function as well to find a store close to you.
Pet & Pond Center 10701 N Scottsdale Rd #103, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 214-0062. Located in a shopping center at the corner of Shea and Scottsdale Rd.
The Tucson Watergardeners
Goldfish and Koi Clubs
Valley of the Sun Koi Club, Inc. serves the Greater Phoenix Koi Keeper community. They hold annual Koi Auction and Koi Show.
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