Category Archives: Resources

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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3 way Jandy valve

Posted on July 4, 2011 by esearing

I purchased a 3 way Jandy valve ($50) for the new plumbing. When you get the valve it only allows you to divert water to one of 2 90 degree outlets. However if you remove the handle you will notice … Continue reading →

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New Filter for the pond

Posted on July 3, 2011 by esearing

Today I purchased a new filter to replace the filtration not being managed by the bog. The bog has been putting out some gross sludge on top of the gravel which i am sure can not be healthy, nor easily … 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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Gravity flow of pipes

Posted on June 16, 2011 by esearing

I am planning a new filter for the pond and I looked up the gravity discharge of pipes to make sure I don’t over run the filter. Knowing my pump outputs 3500 GPH on low speed and 7000+ GPH on … Continue reading →

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Koi Food – Saki Hikari

Posted on June 14, 2011 by esearing

order hereI have been feeding my koi the standard Hikari Wheat germ food. They seem to like it and the colors are vibrant and fish are looking very healthy. While at Wet Pets the other day the owner recommended their … Continue reading →

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Learning from the experts

Posted on June 12, 2011 by esearing

I made a visit to Wet Pets up in Dalonega GA yesterday and met the owner Chuck Jones. He has some beautiful Japanese Koi under a covered hanger. These are the most beautiful fish I have seen near Atlanta, especially … Continue reading →

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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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Where to buy Koi?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by esearing

I have added a new item to resources this week, “Purchasing Koi”. I hope to build it as a repository for koi vendors on the internet and by location. If you are a breeder, broker, vendor, retail store, or just … Continue reading →

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