Category Archives: Resources

Automated Koi Feeder

Posted on May 20, 2014 by esearing

So I’m getting too lazy or too old to remember to feed the fish everyday. The pond is running smoothly so I don’t need to baby sit it every day. I am also considering the fact that the cost of … Continue reading →

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Shinju Koi Food

Posted on September 2, 2012 by esearing

9/2/2012 – Trying a new Koi food; Shinju White Pearl – Premium All Season. supposedly gives stronger whites and leaves little waste (similar to Hikari I have been using). It sells for $90 (local retail with tax) for an 8lb … Continue reading →

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API Test Kits Review

Posted on August 11, 2012 by esearing

To monitor the Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrates in my pond I have used a couple of different kits. I have even used the test strips but found they were not informative enough to really know what was going on. I … Continue reading →

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Microbe-Lift PL review

Posted on August 8, 2012 by esearing

Since I gave the Buffer a bad review I thought it only proper to also review the product suggested by Mark Krupka: Microbe-Lift PL. “Denitrification is the reduction of nitrate to nitrogen gas, and an excellent way of removing nitrogen … Continue reading →

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Great Gifts for the Pond owner

Posted on June 17, 2012 by esearing

Here are just a few items you might consider for the special pond owner in your life at gift giving times, whether he be a spouse, father, or good friend. While you can not likely give a special fish or … Continue reading →

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How not to install a bottom drain

Posted on June 13, 2012 by esearing

I ran across this image and just had to rant about it. This is so wrong this pond professional should be banned from building anything. You will notice the image shows a bottom drain running to a skimmer via 2″ … Continue reading →

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Book – Koi for Home and Garden

Posted on June 4, 2012 by esearing

Koi for home and garden, Glen Takeshita, 1969, revised 1982. This book provides an interesting look at the past beliefs about koi. The opening remarks about history is likely to confuse todays koi keeper since he talks of hundreds of … Continue reading →

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Top posts for Pond Journals

Posted on June 1, 2012 by esearing

Thanks for visiting my Pond Journal. The entries in this journal are my personal experiences and the advice I have gleaned from other experienced koi keepers. The pond conditions calendar entries are my ponds weekly water analysis. I hope you … Continue reading →

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Potassium Permanganate in a koi pond

Posted on May 26, 2012 by esearing

WARNING: DO YOUR RESEARCH IN SEVERAL SITES BEFORE ATTEMPTING. Last week I embarked on a different treatment for my pond. After reading several articles about parasites, fungus, bacteria, and all other sorts of nasties that live in the pond I … Continue reading →

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Books – Live Jewels

Posted on May 21, 2012 by esearing

Added another book to my now growing collection. Live Jewels – General Survey of Fancy Carp by Masayuki Amano. Published 1968. It is written mostly in Japanese with some english translation. It is a great overview of koi history, development … Continue reading →

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