Feb 2010

Welcome to our second AquaENews. We hope you enjoyed our inaugural January edition. If you did not receive January's issue then please e-mail Sharon at topbiz22@yahoo.com and she will be happy to forward onto you. Well, can you believe we are already into February? Spring is just around the corner and we are excited about what this year will hold for us. If you didn't already know we are celebrating our 10th Anniversary in the Water Gardening business and we look forward to serving you for many more years. Look for us in this year's upcoming Marion County Master Gardeners Spring Festival in March. Come see us at Booth #39A at the Ocala Livestock Pavillion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Road March 13th and 14th. You'll like what you see there and you're sure to have a great time visiting over 90 different booths and vendors. So grab your spouse, kids, grandkids, friends and neighbors and come see us and join the fun!

NEW ITEMS

If you haven't been to our store lately, then please stop by soon. We have the following NEW ITEMS in stock.

HIKARI STAPLE FISH FOOD Hikari Staple Specialists' Fish Food is a high quality, basic daily diet made from premium ingredients offering superior growth and a nutrient rich balanced food that Koi and other pond fish LOVE! This floating food will not cloud your water and contains all the necessary vitamins and minerals, including stabilized vitamin C to maintain immune system health. Best of all it will keep your pond in top condition.

VACATION FOOD For All Pond Fish. Slow release feeder block by TetraPond. Nutritionally balanced gel-based diet maintains with natural ingredients. Does not cloud water when used as directed. Precise amounts of select vitamins and nutrients help support fish's immune system. Fish will eat from the block as they are hungry. Ideal for while you're away and your fish will be nourished.

KOI KUPCAKES Floating Treats Enjoy watching your Koi feed and exercise all at the same time. A fish's natural foraging instinct is to eat continuously, but KOI KUPCAKES Floating Treats can reduce the chance of overfeeding as your fish must energetically push the bobbing KUPCAKE around your pond in order to eat it. This also affords an opportunity for every fish to eat - not just the bullies. Your guests will be amazed at your fish's untiring enthusiasm.

POND SALT New PondCare Pond Salt provides essential electrolytes fish need to reach their maximum coloration and vitality. Made from evaporated seawater - not just table salt or rock salt. Helps to eliminate the toxic effects of nitrite. To maintain optimal health PondCare Pond Salt improves gill function, reduces stress and speeds disease recovery. No other product has such an extensive history of proven results. PondCare Pond Salt is an all natural sea salt manufactured for use in ponds.

DECORATIVE WATERLILY This realistic floating lily pad and flower will beautify your water garden. Comes in four different colors, made with durable plastic material.

FLOATING ISLAND ISLANDSCAPES Add lush green growth and a colorful splash of flowers to your pond. Choose from terrestrial or wetland plants to create a carefully cultivated or completely natural look. Each Islandscape includes planting mix, a tether ring for anchoring, and planting instructions. Islandscapes are made from 97% recycled post consumer polyester waste. Provides food and shade for aquatic life. Allows pond fish to lay eggs on edges and below the floating island. Turtles can bask in the sunshine on surface and rovides a resting spot for birds.

AND MANY MORE NEW ITEMS TO COME..........

Aquatic Plants are a Pond's Best Friend

Aquatic Plants play an essential role in balancing the pond's natural eco-system! Have fish in your pond? These aquatic plants will naturally oxygenate the water so fish can get more air and survive longer in the pond. Have algae growth? Aquatic Plants help with algae control. When Beneficial Bacteria is applied to your pond it will colonize in the rocks and gravel breaking down fish waste, sludge, ammonia and any organic decaying matter. The plants will soak up those nutrients broken down which in turn slows down algae growth and lessens the amount of maintenance on your pond. (FYI - Koi are great to have in a pond, they are natural bottom feeders and will eat the algae off the rocks and gravel and help you keep your pond clean? Come see our exotic Koi selection.)

Different aquatic plants for different

areas of your pond

Shelves of the pond - Our marginal plants are great for this area. They can root right in the rocks and gravel. NO SOIL NEEDED! Come see our selection of beautiful Canna Lilies, Taros, Iris, Cattails, Sword Plants, Imperial Taros, Spyder Taros, and Mexican Petunia. Only $5.95 each. Available early Spring!

Center Parts of the pond - Waterlillies, the gems of the pond! These plants aid fish in the shelter of predators. Waterlillies shade the water and keep it cool for fish. Waterlillies also produce the most beautiful, colorful, exotic flowers and enhances the tranquility of your pond. Come check out our waterlillies, available early April.

Submersible Plants - Try Anacharis! This plant goes in the deepest part of your pond which provides a home for fish and a place for spawing. Anacharis helps prevent less string algae and is a great oxygenator! Only $2.99.

Waterfall Bog Plants - Our Hyssop and Parrot Feather make a great addition to your pond and beautifies your waterfall! $2.99 for a handful!

Spring Cleanouts

If you haven't already signed up for your Spring Cleanout, now is the time to do so! Slots are filling up fast! To learn more about a Spring Cleanout click here for more information.

We hope you have a wonderful Spring. Feel free to stop by our store or call us anytime if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to serving you. Reminder: Gift Certificates make a perfect Mother's Day or Father's Day present. Having difficulty finding the right gift, then a Gift Certificate from Touch of Paradise Designs is the perfect solution. Come in today and pick one up.

Sincerely,

J.T. Randolph and the Crew @
Touch of Paradise Designs, Inc

(352) 622-9316

877-364-8328 toll free

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Offer Expires: March 15, 2010

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