Author Archives: esearing

New Filter for the pond

Posted on July 3, 2011 by esearing

Today I purchased a new filter to replace the filtration not being managed by the bog. The bog has been putting out some gross sludge on top of the gravel which i am sure can not be healthy, nor easily … Continue reading →

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UV lights for ponds

Posted on June 27, 2011 by esearing

I was doing some research on bacteria and came across several articles dealing with UV lights and their ability to kill Algae, bacteria, and parasites. The consensus of the articles and from reviewing various manufacturers products is: To kill algae … Continue reading →

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Koi death

Posted on June 27, 2011 by esearing

Sooner or later all Koi owners lose a fish. I went out of town for the weekend and when I returned I found my smallest fish in deep distress. His sides were red and he had an ulcer on his … Continue reading →

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Pond filtration – GPH and filter size

Posted on June 20, 2011 by esearing

After much reading and discussion with the “experts” I have learned a few things about filtration. Any well designed filter will filter water until it either clogs or creates channels for water to bypass the filter media. Maintenance is required … Continue reading →

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Koi – my new Showa

Posted on June 18, 2011 by esearing

I headed back to Wet Pets in Dahlonega GA to talk to the owner about filtration and to visit the fish again. My son tagged along and likes the fish sucking at his fingers in the tank. After a few … Continue reading →

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Gravity flow of pipes

Posted on June 16, 2011 by esearing

I am planning a new filter for the pond and I looked up the gravity discharge of pipes to make sure I don’t over run the filter. Knowing my pump outputs 3500 GPH on low speed and 7000+ GPH on … Continue reading →

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Koi Food – Saki Hikari

Posted on June 14, 2011 by esearing

order hereI have been feeding my koi the standard Hikari Wheat germ food. They seem to like it and the colors are vibrant and fish are looking very healthy. While at Wet Pets the other day the owner recommended their … Continue reading →

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Pond net and evaporation

Posted on June 14, 2011 by esearing

When I purchased my deluxe pond net I merely stretched it across the top of the pond and let the middle lay in the water. The jets and waterfall bubble across the top of it. I was losing about 1″+ … Continue reading →

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Learning from the experts

Posted on June 12, 2011 by esearing

I made a visit to Wet Pets up in Dalonega GA yesterday and met the owner Chuck Jones. He has some beautiful Japanese Koi under a covered hanger. These are the most beautiful fish I have seen near Atlanta, especially … Continue reading →

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Pond Air Pump – Aeration

Posted on June 12, 2011 by esearing

In talking to koi keepers and while researching pond health I continually came across the importance of aeration of the pond. Apparently the air movement through the water increases oxygen levels in the pond through contact with the water. Oxygen … Continue reading →

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