Category Archives: Wandering

Rotary Drum Filtration

Posted on September 24, 2011 by esearing

In my usual web surfing I came across a couple of discussions about Rotary Drum filters. A RDF is primarily a mechanical filter that uses a rotating screen to remove small and large particles from the water as it passes … Continue reading →

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Atlanta Koi Show 2011

Posted on September 18, 2011 by esearing

I visited the Atlanta Koi show this weekend. The fish to be judged were mostly large ones. A few were under 2 feet, but I saw only 1 or 2 that were really attractive fish. The goldfish category was much … Continue reading →

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Koi and Pond Art

Posted on September 14, 2011 by esearing

I ran across the vendor list for the Atlanta Koi Show for 2010 and this entrant caught my eye: Whaley’s Fish Lips. So I checked out the artist site and saw some very nice drawings of Koi and Pond life. … Continue reading →

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The color migrations of Koi

Posted on September 2, 2011 by esearing

After clearing up the green water this week I noticed my koi had different colors than previously. The asagi looked a paler blue while his reds have diminished. The kujaku’s reds and oranges have spread, but his blacks have almost … Continue reading →

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Ponds of Central Park New York City

Posted on July 25, 2011 by esearing

After spending the afternoon in the natural history museum we wandered through central park and discovered its meandering paths and ponds. The first pond we encountered was the rowboat pond. Tourist can rent rowboats and paddle around this pond at … Continue reading →

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Sailing the big pond

Posted on July 24, 2011 by esearing

Took a cruise last week on the Carnival Glory from New York to Hallifax and St Johns, Canada. The Atlantic was calm and we had fairly good weather. We spotted a few whales on day 2. For cruise enthusiasts the … Continue reading →

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Leaving the pond

Posted on July 15, 2011 by esearing

Soon I will be going on a week long vacation. This is the first time I have left for a week since adding fish to the pond. Since the pond still loses about 1″ a day and it is mid … Continue reading →

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Currently reading – Modern Nishikigoi

Posted on July 7, 2011 by esearing

Currently perusing a copy of Modern Nishikigoi: Basic Varieties and Unique Koi. This book is great for the beginning koi enthusiast. It describes in great detail the 3 most popular types of koi (Showa, Taisho Sanke, Kuhaku) and describes characteristics … Continue reading →

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Visitor Map

Posted on July 5, 2011 by esearing

Thanks to all those who visit esearing.com/pond and are sharing in my adventure of pond and fish ownership. I am trying not to repeat information that is out there and easily found, but rather provide a resource for pond ownership … Continue reading →

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Koi death

Posted on June 27, 2011 by esearing

Sooner or later all Koi owners lose a fish. I went out of town for the weekend and when I returned I found my smallest fish in deep distress. His sides were red and he had an ulcer on his … Continue reading →

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