{"product_id":"paddle-fish-12-inches-buy-one-get-one-free-through-august","title":"Paddle Fish - 12-inches - BUY ONE GET ONE FREE through AUGUST","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaddle Fish SALE — BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a limited time, get TWO 12-inch Paddle Fish for just $250!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaddle Fish are fascinating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“living fossils”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that have changed very little over millions of years. They are also \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efast-growing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and can make a perfect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epond companions for koi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making them a unique addition to the right pond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBUY ONE, GET ONE FREE — $250 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSale ends August 31!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping or delivery is available for an additional charge based on your location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal pickup is available at Black Swamp Koi Farms in Findlay, Ohio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd these incredible prehistoric fish to your pond and enjoy watching them grow alongside your koi!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet yours today before the sale ends!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaddle Fish Care Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaddle Fish are fascinating, prehistoric-looking fish that can make excellent companions for koi when kept in the right pond environment. They are relatively easy to care for, but they have some important requirements because they can grow large and have unique feeding habits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Pond Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaddle Fish need a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge, well-maintained pond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with plenty of open swimming space. They are not suited for small ornamental ponds or aquariums as they grow quickly and can eventually reach several feet in length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep, spacious ponds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaintain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egood water quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with adequate filtration and circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eProvide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh oxygen levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly during hot summer weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid overcrowding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pond with a relatively open water column is ideal for their natural swimming and feeding behavior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaddle Fish are hardy fish, but stable, clean water is important for long-term health. 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They generally occupy a different feeding niche than koi, making them an interesting addition to a large pond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 A Natural, Living Fossil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaddle Fish are truly remarkable animals. They are considered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“living fossils”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e because their basic body form has remained remarkably similar for millions of years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a spacious pond, excellent water quality, plenty of oxygen and an appropriate food source, Paddle Fish can be a fascinating addition to your pond for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave questions about whether your pond is suitable for Paddle Fish? 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