Water Test Sheet & Water Quality Info
pH: Ideal pH for fish is between 7 & 8 – If pH is lower than 7, a ph adjuster will need to be added (after a water change) – If pH is higher than 7, a ph adjuster will need to be added (after a water change) Nitrite: For fish ponds Nitrate ideally should read […]
Seasonal Parasite Treatments
Spring: 1) Observe fish carefully in early spring. After a long severe winter, this is when your fish are at there weakest. Parasites and pathogenic bacteria will affect a weak fish much easier than a strong healthier one. 2) Treat pond with a course of parasite treatment as the water reaches 12°C / 54F. A […]
Transporting and Introducing New Koi
Transporting and releasing new Koi into your pond 1) Place bag in car sideways on to ensure minimal water movement whilst driving home. 2) Float fish for a minimum of 30 minutes (for up to 1 hour, for large differences in temperature) in a closed bag to ensure sufficient oxygen level remains. (Koi properly packed […]
Koi Feeding Tips
Winter Feeding When temperatures are below 10°C. During this period in winter usually between December & March the fish are less active and require low amounts of protein. In this time we recommend a wheatgerm food, as koi & fish cannot digest high volumes of protein when less active. If temperatures reach around 0’C or […]
New Pond Advice
On completing your new pond it is important to understand that the natural process of maturing a biological pond filter will take approximately 6 weeks. The addition of filter start bacteria will reduce the period of time it takes to mature a biological filter to approximately 4 weeks, however there are various factors that influence […]
Blanketweed & Algae Treatments
As water begins to warm up in Spring, Algae begins to bloom and grow at a fast rate. Blanketweed is a form of algae that is very common in ponds and can block filtration and/or pumps if left untreated, as well as some species of fish that can get stuck in blanketweed. Ponds can also […]
Uv Bulb Change
After 5000 hours (approximately six months) UV bulbs lose their effectiveness and therefore require replacing.A February change will ensure the UV bulb is working at its maximum efficiency during early spring when most required.1. Before changing the UV bulb turn off to isolate the electrical supply. 2. Unscrew safety cap then pull off rubber end […]
Air Pump Advice
Why do you need to add an Air pump to a pond? Koi & other fish require oxygen to breathe, oxygen is also required for bacteria in order to break down waste in the pond. There is more bactreia when there are higher oxygen levels helping to keep your water quality healthy for fish. In […]
Pond Maintenance Advice
Purging your Drains We recommend you open your waste valves for 10 seconds each week.During the summer, when your fish are being heavily fed, if possible increase this purge to 5 seconds every other day Replacing your UV bulb After 5000 hours (approximately six months) UV bulbs lose their effectiveness and therefore require […]