Hi out there. Does anyone know where I can order a plexiglass pipe, perhaps a foot or so in diameter, that my koi can hide in when Mr. Heron comes to call...
How about making a frame out of PVC and either streching clear plastic over it or attach panels of plexiglass. Like a clear koi castle. Of course over a short...
Hi Brenda, That is a great idea, but I wouldn't recommend a pipe because your fish will grow, and I can just see one getting stuck in there. :-( I use...
I just joined this group. I have a fish pond with a filter that is approx. 4' x 10'. I placed some barley hay three days ago and the water is now the color...
Dear Todo, Cheri and Abel, It seems that clear plastic (p.v.c. or other compound) piping doesn't exist anywhere. I followed all the links (and that plumbing...
If the water has turned to a tea color, you've probably used too much Barley straw. If you're not having problems with algae, you don't really need to use any...
One thing you could try doing is make a tunnel out of a plastic milk carton crate. You can get them in different colors (but not clear) and they should be...
Hi Ramil. You raise a good question and the only answer I have is that I'm inordinately proud of our pond and I find the net a visual eyesore. Granted,...
Hi Don. This has just become my weekend project. I'll let you know how it turns out, O.K? Thank you so much for the idea. I just hope my local big box...
There is not enough plant material in my pond for my koi to spawn. I have heard there is some plastic spawning material. Can anyone tell me their experiences...
Thanks for the tips Sarah, Do you know off hand if the mop heads and spawning brushes float? I need something that does since my pond sides are steep. If...
Thank you very much for your responses. I did use more barley straw then what was recommended. I hope it will not hurt my three inch koi I purchased. Mano ...
I understand the head count theory behind the clear pipe...but what kind of protection will it be? the fish are still afraid and the bird can still see ...
The other problem is the well water, it may have a high iron content... The barley straw doesn't work right away...it takes about 6 weeks for it to begin...
Mano, It shouldn't hurt your koi. If the color is because of the barley straw, remove it, and do a minor water change. Your pond will start to clear up with...
Brenda, I really think you might want to try my plastic milk carton tunnel suggestion first. It will be MUCH less expense and work, and I think the koi will...
This for any of you that are raising koi or goldfish fry. Raising Daphnia as a food source for your young koi & goldfish fry. Daphnia are a small crustacean,...
tunnels or hide logs are a nice idea, but being clear won't that drive the bird crazy? seeing the koi and trying to get to them by pecking the tunnel? make you...
Hee hee! That's what I keep telling Malcolm but he's not interested. We NEVER had heron troubles when my dear old greyhound was alive, but since her death 18...
I never had any luck with barley straw. Only thing that works for me is UV filter. This year I have a very bright fluorescent green scum just only on the...
I agree, Sarah, but Malcolm wanted clear so I thought I'd try to make one this weekend. If it doesn't come out as planned, I'll suggest the alternatives to...
Don, I see an opening here - a window of opportunity. Mal is going to Toronto this weekend and I'll be home with the fish, so I think I'll move ahead with...
Thank you all for your feedback. I took out the barley straw, drained approx. 1/8 of the ponds water and filled it with well water. I have not tested the...
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