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Category Archives: Resources
Books – Koi2Kichi
I just received a copy of Koi2Kichi and Koi Crazy by Peter Waddington. Peter is a leading authority on Koi in England. His initial book published in 1995 was, and still is the bible for most serious koi keepers. It … Continue reading
Mechanical Filter in a planter
In thinking about various was to improve the mechanical filtration of my pond and to reduce debris entering my bio filter I have been thinking about various ways to strain the waste. Since my bottom drain is a retro fit … Continue reading
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More reading for you koi enthusiasts out there
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
Reading – The World of Koi – Mini encyclopedia
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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My pond diagram – updated
Here is the latest diagram of my pond with new pipe layouts and UV added. Also updated valve locations and dimensions. The 3 way valve near the skimmer is usually open to both the skimmer and bottom drain in normal … Continue reading
Water Hyacinth – Pros and Cons
Adding a veggie filter after your bio filter is a good way to use up any remaining nitrates/nitrites in the pond system. Many of us turn to species that grow quickly and absorb any nutrients so that algae has less … Continue reading
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Mechanical Pre-filters for Ponds
In the never ending quest to find the perfect filtration system I have stumbled upon some interesting designs. Most are undersized for a big pond despite their designers claims. Or they are fitted for 1″ hoses which is silly for … Continue reading
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Inline solar water heater
For colder climates it is likely necessary to heat your pond to keep the water temp above 34* which is where fish begin to die. I came across this pool Solar Heater and thought it may even work for a … Continue reading
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Waterco Multicyclone taken apart for cleaning
A couple of weeks ago I disassembled the Waterco Multicyclone 50 for a good cleaning. I removed the clear bottom portion easily, but then had to undo the 15+ nuts and bolts that hold together the top grey sections. I … Continue reading
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Simple expandable mechanical filter
In seraching for a basic mechanical filter I keep seeing water garden filters that might work for a koi pond but their openings are too small or they are too small to handle the 3600GPH flow I am circulating. So … Continue reading
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