Sick Koi but good water parameters in outdoor Koi Pond?? Hello, I’m currently babysitting my parents’ outdoor koi pond and will be doing so for about 2 weeks. It’s quite a large pond (10,000 gallons and spans half of our backyard). We have several large koi (length of adult forearm) and several smaller goldfish (length of… Continue reading Sick Koi
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Natural Remedies VERSES Meds
Natural Remedies verses Meds no contest Natural remedies verses meds; hands down, the latter wins almost every time. Our society has been relying on medicines ever since penicillin was discovered, and from there the field has exploded. Medicinal vaccinations once saved our children from the dreaded disease, Polio. From there, other deadly illnesses were practically… Continue reading Natural Remedies VERSES Meds
Pond Problems
Pond Problems Pond problems happen to everyone at some time or another, however, there a few things we could do differently to eliminate most of these issues. Listed below are the five most common mistakes fish keepers make Overcrowded ponds Most ponds are grossly overstocked, the fish keeper unaware of the consequences. The stocking standard… Continue reading Pond Problems
Easy Pickins
Easy pickins our goldfish and Koi Easy pickins, the fish in our pond. Our goldfish and Koi are prey fish. The creatures that stalk them come in all shapes and sizes. They walk on land, they fly and they also swim with our fish. We can fence in our ponds and cover them with nets.… Continue reading Easy Pickins
pH Misunderstood
pH Misunderstood pH misunderstood by the industry and abused by many fish keepers. The pH tester may be one of the biggest cons the industry has pulled to date. The fact is, pH is not a parameter, it’s a theory that has been argued over and interpreted by experts for well over a century. Danish… Continue reading pH Misunderstood
pH undefined
pH undefined as potential of hydrogen pH undefined by the so called experts is one of the most controversial topics in the industry, and the most misunderstood. It always has been and will be in debate, but how does it affect us as fish keepers? A great deal of the information found online has been… Continue reading pH undefined
pH Potential of Hydrogen
pH Potential of Hydrogen is often misunderstood Buy the Book pH Potential of hydrogen is the most misunderstood of all the parameters. The definition of these words apart, and what they mean together is argued by experts, and may always well be. You may see it written that the neutral zone is 7. ppm, with… Continue reading pH Potential of Hydrogen
Aquarium Pond Water Evaporation
Aquarium pond water evaporation can have dire effect Aquarium pond water evaporation can have a dire effect on carbonate mineral levels in your aquarium or pond. Water evaporates, but the mineral does not. Over time, KH value can increase to dangerous levels. The smaller the body of water, the dryer the climate or season, the greater… Continue reading Aquarium Pond Water Evaporation
Plants Goldfish Aquarium
Plants goldfish aquarium benefit the environment Plants goldfish aquarium add to the beauty of the set up as well as benefiting the environment. Green vegetation require light to synthesis nitrates and Co2 from water, their food source. Plants assist in reducing nitrates, creating a safer environment for animal life. You may hear people say they oxygenate the water, but… Continue reading Plants Goldfish Aquarium
Goldfish Parasites
Goldfish parasites, ammonia or nitrate poisoning? Goldfish parasites cause fish to itch and scratch on the substrate or decorations Hello Venus! this is my first time posting but i need your help My goldfish, Fineas, is 5 yrs old, a Fair fish, and has been healthy all this time until a month ago when i… Continue reading Goldfish Parasites