Category Archives: Pond budget

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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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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Measuring Pond PH

Posted on May 26, 2011 by esearing

Checking PH is a weekly if not daily chore for us pond owners. If you purchase the test strips they do not always match a color on the chart. If you use the narrow range liquid reagent kits you may … Continue reading →

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Rock on a Roll

Posted on May 15, 2011 by esearing

In my quest to find ways to finish the raised pond sides I found a forum discussion where someone had used rock on a roll. So I found the manufacturers website rock-on-a-roll.com and did a little research. Those who have … 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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Deluxe Pond Net

Posted on April 30, 2011 by esearing

While standing at the bus stop with my children yesterday one of the other neighbor kids pointed to the sky and exclaimed “Bird”. Expecting to see a hawk or cardinal, I glanced upward. Flying at about 50 feet above us … Continue reading →

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Sick fish – remedy more than cost of the fish.

Posted on April 20, 2011 by esearing

Tuesday the Kujako begins floating tail high/head down in the water. This is usually attributed to swim bladder issues which may be due to water quality, parasites, fungus, constipation, or other reasons. The PH is a bit high so I … Continue reading →

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First 2 koi

Posted on April 16, 2011 by esearing

I went to the Atlanta Koi Club Koi auction today. I placed bids on several fish but the prices were a bit higher than my planned budget. The prices compared to retail were very good. I will definitely go back … Continue reading →

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