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Category Archives: Fish Health and Medications
Pond Air Pump – Aeration
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
Posted in Fish Health and Medications, Pond budget, Pond Building, Resources, Troubleshooting
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Memorial Day Weekend Projects
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
Posted in Fish Health and Medications, Gardening, Pond budget, Pond News, Troubleshooting
Tagged green water, koi, Showa, water quality
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Nitrification cycle in a closed pond system
I am experiencing severely high Nitrite and Nitrate level in my pond. So rather than continuing to purchase large amounts of corrective chemicals I decided to do some research. Here is what I learned. Chlorine and Chloramines In a new … Continue reading
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Koi Food Pellets, Floating vs Sinking
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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Medication – Killing the Flukes
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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