I have a 1000 gallon pond with water falls and 8 fish (2goldfish,2koi,2shibunkin,2oranda).... I have place steofoam sheets to help keep the cold out on the...
I recently purchased a 1000 watt electric heater made for a pond (fish safe,liner safe, etc) to place on the bottom with a thermostat. Where did you buy it ??...
I'm new to ponds too, so take my thoughts with a grain of salt. If you don't get snow or ice, I don't think you need to heat it at all. Just ease up on the...
I bought it at 123Ponds at www.123Ponds.com .The heater (not deicer) was pricy but I think if I can save or stabilize(keep above a certain temp where the fish...
I have two areas temp wise the top of the pond is about 48 degrees and the bottom is about 53 degrees. I have stopped feeding allot but they are not...
<If you don't get snow or ice, I don't think you need to heat it at all. Just ease up on the food and you have to stop all together when the temperature's ...
Hello Larry I use the same size pond heater as you and I set it so that it comes on if the water temperature goes below 55 F. Some people set to come on at...
Karen and Larry If your fish still want food feed them wheatgerm as there is less protein in it and is easier for them to digest. Just one small meal a day...
I feed thawed frozen peas, wheat germ(a little amount) and a little flake food..... I am mainly concerned about the Orinda's...I have lost two -one in the pond...
Hello Sue..... Since I am so new with ponds I think the first year will be a struggle. I just want to keep my fish a live....I have taken a lot of hints from...
Larry, I bring my Orandas in as soon as the nights get cool. they can't cope with the cold. I lost a dear Oranda this Summer, he was over 10" long and ...
Hello Larry My heater stands outside the pond and water is pumped through it and takes it down to the bottom. The bottom is the place for the warm water to...
Thanks Sue for your detailed response.....since you have experience in raising Orandas I would love to hear your ideas and thoughts on their proper care. I...
Hello Larry Annomia and Nitrite are the most important things to watch for with fancy goldfish I find. When you start up the new tank you will need to...
Yes, Larry, use bacteria when starting your tank. It will help it to mature. Just saw this bit! sue [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
I think the first year of a pond it may be best to keep it active and I finally got things rolling. The pond heater is working great at 59 degrees F and the...
Hi Larry I use an Oase vacume for the goldfish pond as you do need to 'clear up' after them! In the koi pond I don't have to use it now as there is a...
Tonight I discovered one of my Koi dead in the skimmer. I hav checked the water chemistry and everything is in the normal range. In august I started out with...
I'm sorry to hear that Larry. What kind of skimmer do you have? Is it built into the side of the pond or is it one of those that stands in the middle? I...
I spotted the Oranda around 11:30 last night....he was on the bottom and he did come up to the shore to look for food...he has done this before. I feed a...
I've been for Long fascinated by all these guys breeding gold fish, and wished to have my own "pet" gold fish. But as all of you goldfish owners know, this...
I would like to know if there is a way to see what is going on in the tunnel. I have fish missing every once in a while and some of them show up in a day or...
I have not figured out how this happened...we have 4 dogs in the back yard and they do not bother the pond at all. They chase birds, cats and anything else...
Hello Larry I had a problem with a bird taking some of my fish when I first started and had to put a net over that pond, about 6" above the surface of the...
Now after losing my last fish I have added a plastic owl, duck in pond, and 3 decoy fish....I stil have a net over the pond about 7 foot above the pond. I hope...
Now after losing my last fish I have added a plastic owl, duck in pond, and 3 decoy fish....> Hmmm. You certainly tried to think of everything. I tried the...
Hi Larry Once you have the other net over the pond you will find it effective. Maybe the decoy fish will be good...I never thought of those! In my koi pond I...
Hi, my name is krissy. I recently purchased a new house with a outside pond...already stocked with goldfish,koi,and a few minnows. I love watching the fish and...
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