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Medication – Killing the Flukes

Posted on April 30, 2011 by esearing

I finally found a good diagnosis for the sick fish that fits his symptoms, though he has shown some improvement with the addition of salt, Melafix(anti bacterial), and Premafix(anti fungal). There is a parasite called Flukes which is easily treatable … Continue reading →

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Algaefix fixes green water

Posted on April 26, 2011 by esearing

I need to be able to see my sick fish so I finally resorted to using Algaefix since the bacteria is not yet established enough to fight it. I was a little skeptical it would work but after just a … Continue reading →

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Another week at the pond

Posted on April 25, 2011 by esearing

We are finally getting more warm weather here north of Atlanta so I can spend more time in the garden and piddling with the pond. I am still battling algae bloom and green water. I read on several sites that … Continue reading →

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Disaster strikes – Sunday while cleaning out the prefilter I loosened the union between the upper and lower sections and cleaned out the bottom good. I put the union back on but it didn’t seem to fit as snuggly as … Continue reading →

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Sick fish – remedy more than cost of the fish.

Posted on April 20, 2011 by esearing

Tuesday the Kujako begins floating tail high/head down in the water. This is usually attributed to swim bladder issues which may be due to water quality, parasites, fungus, constipation, or other reasons. The PH is a bit high so I … Continue reading →

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First 2 koi

Posted on April 16, 2011 by esearing

I went to the Atlanta Koi Club Koi auction today. I placed bids on several fish but the prices were a bit higher than my planned budget. The prices compared to retail were very good. I will definitely go back … Continue reading →

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Update on waterco pre-filter – Post pond cleaning.

Posted on April 12, 2011 by esearing

When I pumped out all the algae filled water and cleaned out the muck from the bottom of the pond the other day, it pulled a lot of gunk into the pre-filter. I used the drain valve to get rid … Continue reading →

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Shade plants for backside of the bog

Posted on April 10, 2011 by esearing

Pike nursery has some interesting shade plants this year all from Monrovia. Late spring bloomer and native Georgian Bleading Heart. Has heart shaped flowers and clover like leaves. Is perenial, 2@7.99 each – update 7/25 – Has not done well … Continue reading →

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Selling the old pond

Posted on April 10, 2011 by esearing

With the new pond in the ground and 95% complete it is time to get rid of the old pond shell and peripherals. I dragged them out to the yard and took pictures. I then listed them on craigslist since … Continue reading →

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Hydrant plumbing nightmares

Posted on April 3, 2011 by esearing

I found the leak in the plumbing for the hydrant. It was a spot where too much glue acumulated and basically weakened the schedule 20 piping. So I have spent several hours and a few dollars trying to fix it, … Continue reading →

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