Category Archives: Pond News

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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Pond building stories wanted

Posted on June 10, 2011 by esearing

Got a funny pond building story to share? Or do you have years of experience and have a hankering to share your knowledge? Did you find the magic natural cure for eliminating Algae and Nitrates? Are you a manufacturer with … Continue reading →

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Inexpensive pond filter with UV

Posted on May 30, 2011 by esearing

Instead of going out and purchasing one of those $1000+ bead filters to supplement my bog, I opted for a TotalPond PF1200UV Pressurized Biological Filter with UV Clarifier which is little more than a foam pad filter with a UV … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Weekend Projects

Posted on May 29, 2011 by esearing

On my list of to-do’s this weekend. Fix retaining block wall – Check – Removed 3 inch root underneath the bottom blocks that was pushing them up. Also took opportunity to create a stepped path up the hill. Buy another … Continue reading →

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Pond Waterfall, Bog, and Plants

Posted on May 22, 2011 by esearing

Here is an image of the bog area and water fall with its new plantings. You can see the planting bed to the left of the bog too. Its plants are fairly well established now. You can see the Japanese … Continue reading →

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Hydrant attempt #4 – Success

Posted on May 21, 2011 by esearing

On attempt number four to install the hydrant on the irrigation line I finally had success. I had to resort to using screw together and removable plumbing parts. from the main line I connected a slip Union on to the … Continue reading →

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Koi Food Pellets, Floating vs Sinking

Posted on May 17, 2011 by esearing

After the heron visited the other day the Koi were spooked and would not come up for food, at least not while I was standing there. I had purchased Hikari floating pellets which eventually would end up in my skimmer … Continue reading →

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More plants

Posted on May 15, 2011 by esearing

To continue the spending spree this weekend I went to Pikes Nursery again to get a few more plants for the bog and upper bed area. I only spent about $70 on 6 plants, mulch, and some water clarifier which … Continue reading →

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More Koi

Posted on May 14, 2011 by esearing

Two koi is never enough so I went to visit another Koi store in the metro Atlanta area. I had seen ads for Splendor Koi in Marietta, GA; so I decided to take a road trip to see what they … Continue reading →

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