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Visit Backyard Oasis in Flint, Michigan for our annual Father's Day Fish Sale. Shop koi, goldfish, pond supplies, fish food, aquatic plants, water treatments, fountains, and water garden essentials while enjoying a free fish offer with qualifying purchases June 16–20.
Learn why Michigan is banning Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce on June 19, 2026, and what the decision means for responsible pond owners and water gardeners.
Get your pond, waterfall, or fountain ready for spring! Backyard Oasis is now scheduling professional water feature openings in Genesee & Oakland County. We provide deep cleaning, pump startups, debris removal, and more. Request your proposal today!
Join Backyard Oasis for our free “Build Your Dream Oasis” event March 27–29 in Flint, MI. Reserve a 30-minute outdoor design consultation for custom ponds, waterfalls, landscaping, drainage solutions, and Porous Pave installations across Genesee, Lapeer, Oakland County and all of Michigan.
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DISCLAIMER: The following advice is for our Michigan friends though it would also apply to anyone else living in Zone 6 on the Hardiness Zone Map (check out which zone you on in here ).
Why you need a thermometer for a pond
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We’ve moved into a bigger, better location in Flint, MI! Backyard Oasis now offers more space, more pond supplies, and more ways to transform your outdoor space. Conveniently located near Grand Blanc, Davison, Burton, and Clarkston, we carry koi fish, aquatic plants, water features, and garden décor—all in a peaceful, inspiring setting.
If you’re thinking about adding new fish to your pond, there’s one simple step that could save your fish from unnecessary stress and even illness: checking your pond’s water temperature. Most pond owners don’t realize that temperature plays a huge role in whether your fish will thrive or struggle in their new environment. To avoid this common mistake, it’s important to know the safe temperature range for introducing fish—and how to adjust your approach if you’re outside the sweet spot. The Safe Temperature Range for Adding Fish Fish can be safely introduced into your pond within a specific temperature range, but you’ll need to follow the right steps. The ideal range for introducing new fish is 65°F to 75°F , but it's possible to safely add fish outside this range—as long as you take extra precautions. Absolute Minimum: 50°F Absolute Maximum: 85°F Ideal Range: 65°F to 75°F Common Mistakes Based on Pond Temperature When adding new fish, certain mistakes can put their health at risk, especially if you're working at the edges of the safe temperature range. Here’s how to avoid those mistakes, broken down by temperature range.
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