Category Archives: Resources

Centrifugal Separator Filters

Posted on September 28, 2011 by esearing

I came across some interesting sites the last few days regarding centrifugal filters. These filters spin the water in a tube which throws the solids to the outer walls at high speed and downward to lower pressure collection areas at … 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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Pond in a wooden box

Posted on September 9, 2011 by esearing

This is a neat idea for a small patio pond/water garden. While you can certainly use any container this one appeals to the woodworker. Diyideas.com has complete step by step instructions here. This box could be any shape or size … 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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PH Meter Calibration Solution

Posted on August 31, 2011 by esearing

My Pond PH seems to be creeping up lately, so I am wondering if it is truly rising or is my meter out of calibration. So this weeks purchase was $20 of calibration solutions PH 4, 7, and 10 so … Continue reading →

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Dissolved oxygen in a pond and summer heat

Posted on July 25, 2011 by esearing

I have covered the importance of aeration and the use of an air pump in a pond in previous articles (see tags below). But today I learned a bit more detail that I thought needed sharing. In light of the … Continue reading →

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Cost of water changes vs chemical additives

Posted on July 12, 2011 by esearing

Bingo, the lights are on and somebody is home!!!! I just came to major realization while chatting with my friend Chuck Jones of Wet Pets (KOI Farm in Dahlonega GA). Water changes are the only method for removing harmful bacterias … Continue reading →

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Another DIY pond owner in the UK

Posted on July 12, 2011 by esearing

While surfing the web, doing some research, I found a fellow DIY-er with a small pond who makes his own filters and has some good general advice. I can tell he is a tinkerer just like me. For folks like … Continue reading →

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Reducing pump flow rate

Posted on July 11, 2011 by esearing

I was curious if there was a practical way to reduce the flow rate of my pump without damage to the pump. So I asked the folks that make my pump (PerformancePro Artesian 2 speed). Here is their response: “Hello … Continue reading →

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Eleven products for clearer pond water

Posted on July 8, 2011 by esearing

Here are the top Eleven things you can use in/for your pond to keep your water clearer. Sooner or later every pond owner will try some or all of them. The Pump is the major player in your water circulation … Continue reading →

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