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Can I Put Water Lilies in My Koi Pond?

December 6, 2021 by Sean B.

Would it be possible to plant water lilies in my koi pond? If you want the answer to this question, then I’ve got you covered. The lilies would need to be planted near the surface of the pond so that they could get sunlight and grow. The plants also need soil that’s rich in nutrients … Read more

Do Turtles Eat Water Lilies?

August 7, 2021 by Sean B.

Your turtle eats the water lily leaves, right? Not so fast. Though turtles love to munch on water lilies, they’re not a part of an aquatic turtle’s natural diet. Turtles are strictly omnivores creatures (meat and plants eaters), and will happily gobble up some high-protein fare such as earthworms or crickets while living in the … Read more