This week we received an exceptional selection of select butterfly koi in both 4 to 6 inches and 6 to 8 inches sizes. The finnage is superb; with outstanding metallic highlights. We also received a limited number of 3 to 4 inch select koi and select butterfly koi. We have koi from 3 inches to 16 inches available! Our koi are expertly raised in the USA by Blackwater Creek Koi Farms. I had some fun with a Mavic Mini Drone flying 4 feet above the water. Sadly there is some wave interference … [Read more...] about Select Butterfly Koi June 2020
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Bergen Water Gardens Customers 2019
The team at Bergen Water Gardens works continuously to grow and supply the best Lotus, Nepenthes and Orchids possible. We strive to provide superior customer service and quickly resolve any questions or concerns. We would like to thank all of customers here in the Rochester area, across the USA and around the world for making 2019 our best year ever! 2020 marks our 20th year in business and our 6th year of website sales. Look for more exciting plants, pottery and additional surprises as we … [Read more...] about Bergen Water Gardens Customers 2019
2018 Koi and Pond Fish
2018 Koi and Pond Fish season is off to a delayed start thanks to record cold in western New York. With air temperatures reaching 50's during the day and dipping to the 30's at night, pond water temperatures are holding well below 60 degrees F. Remember that water temperatures should be above 60 degrees F before you add new fish to your pond. Above 60 F your fish's immune system will function properly and the fish will properly digest its food. To prepare for the upcoming 2018 Koi and Pond … [Read more...] about 2018 Koi and Pond Fish
2017 Koi and Pond Fish have arrived
New koi and pond fish are arriving weekly at Bergen Water Gardens. Early May has been thus far very cold and rainy therefore limiting the introduction of new fish to outdoor ponds. When the warm temperatures arrive, we will have plenty of koi of and ponds fish. Choose from: 3 - 4 inch select standard and butterfly koi 4 to 6 inch select standard and butterfly koi 6 to 8 inch select standard and butterfly koi 3 to 4 inch Wakin 3 to 4 inch Sarasa Comet and Shubunkin 4 to 6 … [Read more...] about 2017 Koi and Pond Fish have arrived
Simple Koi Treats
For koi keepers, hand feeding their koi is one of the most enjoyable experiences of pond keeping. Simple koi treats are hard to find as many manufacturers have abandoned making them. Repashy Super Foods are easy to make and fun to feed! Repashy Super Foods are a perfect way to supplement and enhance for pond fish's diet. Readily eaten by koi, comets, sarasas, shubunkins, golden orfes, channel cats - all pond fish! Repashy’s proprietary gel technology uses soluble algae and plant fibers in a … [Read more...] about Simple Koi Treats
Pond at Rochester Lilac Festival 2016
May 6th The Final Product: Special Thanks to everyone who helped us make this possible: Oriental Garden Supply Sensenig's Landscape Landscape Blackwater Creek Koi Farms Florida Aquatic Nurseries Atlantic Water Gardens Castle Aquatic May 5th Waterfalls created , Pond full May 4th: Pond hardscape done and it is 2/3s full May 3rd. Construction is completed on the tent and we start first thing in the morning. Just learned of a major floor plan … [Read more...] about Pond at Rochester Lilac Festival 2016
Tategoi – Koi with potential
On June 27, 2015 we received 25 beautiful 6 to 8 inch Tategoi koi from Quality Koi Company. The tategoi were hand picked by Matt , the koi manager at QKC, for Bergen Water Gardens. Tategoi are koi with potential...they should improve with time. These are rare and reserved koi are grown for their beauty and as potential show koi. This group is primarily traditional koi of red, white and black. We are excited to offer koi of this quality koi for the first time at Bergen Water Gardens, at a price … [Read more...] about Tategoi – Koi with potential
Premium Butterfly Koi and more
This week at Bergen Water Garden's we received an outstanding assortment of premium butterfly koi from Black Water Creek Koi Farms May 2015 The mix features bright, metallic butterfly koi, with highly reflective pectoral fins. There are also many doitsu butterfly plus a number with wonderful ginrin or diamond scales. This group of premium butterfly koi are 4 to 6 inches in length. Stop out soon, as our koi selection is perhaps the best it has been in our 16 year … [Read more...] about Premium Butterfly Koi and more
Premium Koi May 2015
Premium Koi, Gold Koi and Select 8 to 10 inch Select Butterfly Koi have are available at Bergen Water Gardens - May 15, 2015 Beautifully patterned, brightly colored and unusual varieties make up our Premium Koi. No you will not find champion Gosanke koi in this mix but a wide assortment of types that add that "special" koi to your collection! The Premium Koi are 4 to 6 inches and reasonably priced at just $40 each. Stop in today and select your favorite. These unique koi are sure to sell … [Read more...] about Premium Koi May 2015
New Koi
The first new koi and goldfish for 2015 have arrived and are now available! May 1, 2015 the warm weather has arrived! Stop in and pick up some new fish! Check out these great Wakin https://youtu.be/GLU100RTLqU Please check you water temperature and make sure that it is above 60 degrees Fahrenheit! With the recent cold weather some ponds are still too cold to add fish. If the water temperature is below 60 degrees their immune system will not be operating at 100% and they can not eat … [Read more...] about New Koi
Goldfish & Koi New York State Regulated Invasive Species
Effective March 10, 2015 all varieties of goldfish and koi are New York State Regulated Invasive Species. New York State defines regulated invasive species as: "Regulated: Regulated invasive species are species which cannot be knowingly introduced into a free-living state, or introduced by a means that one should have known would lead to such an introduction, although such species shall be legal to possess, sell, buy, propagate and transport." (Free-living state is a species is considered in … [Read more...] about Goldfish & Koi New York State Regulated Invasive Species
New York State Invasive Species
Effective March 10, 2015 New York State DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation) will implement the new Prohibited and Regulated Invasive Species - 6 NYCRR Part 575.These new regulations make Anacharis, Parrot's Feather, Yellow Iris and Cabomba illegal to own in New York State. Most importantly, ALL Goldfish and Koi are now regulated which means they must be permanently identified as "Invasive Species-Harmful to the Environment" and cared for and "disposed of" properly. Bergen Water … [Read more...] about New York State Invasive Species
Koi for your Pond August 2014
Still looking for some last additions to your pond? We have some great new koi to add to your pond this summer. Recent shipments have included yellow or Yamabuki koi which are extremely desired by Bergen's customers! Check out the pictures and videos below to get some idea of what is available! Our farm has provided even more exceptional metallic koi to finish off the 2014 season. Great Gin Rin or diamond scale koi as well. This group is 6 to 8 inch select standard fin … [Read more...] about Koi for your Pond August 2014
Great New Fish June 20th
Celebrate the start of summer with some great new fish for you pond. Chose from 3 -4 inch select butterfly koi. 4 to 6 inch select standard fin koi, Shunbunkin and 4 to 5 inch Wakin plus much, much more! Our June hours are Thurs. to Sat. 9:00 till 6:00 and Sunday 10:00 till 5:00 http://youtu.be/98F_KhaiDWk http://youtu.be/Y7ua0R3N_Dk http://youtu.be/5qMK5KG3Bgo … [Read more...] about Great New Fish June 20th
Slow Start to 2014 Season
The Spring of 2014 is proving to be a very cool to cold season. With daytime highs about 52 degrees F and night time lows in the upper 30's, water temperatures are remaining just about 50 degrees in most ponds. At these temperatures, both the plants and fish are barely waking up after the long cold winter of 2014! Many hardy waterlilies are just starting to grow Lotus are still dormant Tropical Waterlilies should not go into the ponds until the water temperatures are 70 F With some … [Read more...] about Slow Start to 2014 Season
Best Koi Selection of 2013
We continue to receive outstanding koi from our suppliers around the country. This week we received 8 to 10" Premium Butterfly Koi - some unique fish in this group. We also received a box of select 8 to 10" standard fin koi - great! ( As of June 23 all 14 of these fish are sold!) We also have a nice selection of 6 to 8' butterfly which have been hard to find this year Ki Utsuri Butterfly - Very rare Please note as of June 23, 2013 All of this 10 to … [Read more...] about Best Koi Selection of 2013
