Category Archives: Troubleshooting

Cost of water changes vs chemical additives

Posted on July 12, 2011 by esearing

Bingo, the lights are on and somebody is home!!!! I just came to major realization while chatting with my friend Chuck Jones of Wet Pets (KOI Farm in Dahlonega GA). Water changes are the only method for removing harmful bacterias … Continue reading →

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Reducing pump flow rate

Posted on July 11, 2011 by esearing

I was curious if there was a practical way to reduce the flow rate of my pump without damage to the pump. So I asked the folks that make my pump (PerformancePro Artesian 2 speed). Here is their response: “Hello … Continue reading →

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Koi Death – Bacterial infection

Posted on July 10, 2011 by esearing

In sad news today I lost another fish due to bacterial infection. I suspect the bog was harboring anerobic bacterias and other nasties. I tried a treatment of anti-biotics but he died before the treatment had time to work. Below … Continue reading →

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Cleaning out the bog

Posted on July 10, 2011 by esearing

Today I spent the better part of a hot and humid Sunday morning cleaning out the bog. I removed all the gravel, rocks, and a gross layer of muck. Then washed down the liner and filled and drained it again … Continue reading →

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Eleven products for clearer pond water

Posted on July 8, 2011 by esearing

Here are the top Eleven things you can use in/for your pond to keep your water clearer. Sooner or later every pond owner will try some or all of them. The Pump is the major player in your water circulation … Continue reading →

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New Filter Installation

Posted on July 6, 2011 by esearing

So you saw the plan a couple of posts ago (if not see below). That was the Plan, here is the reality. Sunday morning started digging hole for the filter. 48 x 24 x 19 deep. It took about 4 … 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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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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Fixing the Skimmer Faceplate leak – Sealers

Posted on June 5, 2011 by esearing

I needed to get around to fixing the leak at the skimmer faceplate this weekend. It seems to have worsened once the water got warmer. So I did some research on various sealers. Folks in the UK tend to like … 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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