Author Archives: esearing

waterco prefilter maintenance

Posted on February 25, 2012 by esearing

I seem to clean the Waterco pre-filter about 3-4 times per year. Algae grows on the sides of the clear bottom and some sludge seems to stick to it. So I unscrew the treaded clamp that holds the top and … Continue reading →

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February 2012 Pond Conditions 2/12/2012 It has been a warm February but turned very cold very quickly the last couple of days. Pond temp went from 54* down to 42*. It was too cold to clean the filter so I … Continue reading →

Posted on February 12, 2012 by esearing | Comments Off on February Pond Conditions

A little winter maintenance

Posted on February 3, 2012 by esearing

It was a nice warm but breezy day and a good day to do a few chores around the pond. I did my usual weekly filter cleaning, changed the bulb in the UV, and did a little planting. I now … Continue reading →

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Visitor Map 2012

Posted on January 24, 2012 by esearing

Interesting look at the world of people who have found my blog searching various pond related topics. Notice it is mostly people in free countries and developed countries that are researching pond issues. I guess it could be related to … Continue reading →

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My box filter

Posted on January 22, 2012 by esearing

Here are a few shots of my main filter showing the dirt buildup. It acts as a mechanical and biological filter. Rectangular black polyethelene upflow filter with lid. It is a liquid shipping tote. Measurements: 44” long x 29” wide … Continue reading →

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More reading for you koi enthusiasts out there

Posted on January 20, 2012 by esearing

I have added a few new links to the right under More Blogs for those of you who are seeking more resources on ponds and koi. ThemThereKoyas is a great forum and resource offering many different view points on Pond … Continue reading →

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Reading – The World of Koi – Mini encyclopedia

Posted on January 9, 2012 by esearing

I spent a rainy Sunday afternoon at the library and quickly read though a copy of “The World of Koi” written by Nick Fletcher, Tony Pitham, and Keith Holmes. Though the book was written in 2005, most of the information … Continue reading →

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January 2012 Pond Conditions 1/3/2012 Water Temp 42-44*, Airtemp 21-45* The water temp hit a low of 42 degrees with air temps below freezing temps overnight. The cover is fogging up and may need more plastic layers to hold in … Continue reading →

Posted on January 5, 2012 by esearing | Comments Off on January Pond Conditions

winter pond cover

Posted on December 31, 2011 by esearing

Today I built a winter pond cover to help hold in the warmth and reduce air to surface cooling due to wind. Sub freezing weather is expected this week so it will be interesting to see how low the water … Continue reading →

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December Pond Conditions 12/04/2011 Water Temp 45-50*, Air Temp range 35-60*, PH 8.3, Ammonia 0, Nitrite 0, Nitrate 0. Weekly filter cleaning was fairly easy since there was not much debris. Algae still grows in the filter box for some … Continue reading →

Posted on December 14, 2011 by esearing | Comments Off on December pond conditions