koi varieties japanese koi fish explained quality japan breeders

koi varieties japanese koi fish explained quality japan breeders

Japanese Koi terms explained!

koi varieties japanese koi fish explained quality japan breeders

koi varieties japanese koi fish explained quality japan breeders: "It cannot be denied that 'Japanese style' shows are preferable for viewing the koi, judging them and teaching/learning more about appreciation. Unfortunately there are very real dangers to the koi, especially in the light of recent disease outbreaks like Koi Herpes Virus (KHV), which is easily transmitted and can be rapidly fatal. It would seem from the literature that even thoroughly quarantined koi that appear healthy, can still harbour this virus."

koi varieties japanese koi fish explained quality japan breeders

koi varieties japanese koi fish explained quality japan breeders: "Kohaku



Kohaku are arguably one of the favourite if not the most popular Koi kept in the hobby today. The very reason for this is not hard to fathom - a good quality Kohaku with crisp clean red (hi) patterns on a snow white body background makes for a stunning sight, and unusual for any fish."

koi varieties japanese koi fish explained quality japan breeders

koi varieties japanese koi fish explained quality japan breeders: "This site has as it's primary aim to bring you information about Koi varieties. This is a site that explains how and why Koi are valued both in monetary terms and in appreciation aspects. It serves as a beginning for novices and as a service for experienced Koi keepers"

Over-wintering pond fish

Over-wintering pond fish: "As the water cools, pond fish require less protein in their diet. When koi and goldfish are fed high-protein food in cool water, the excess protein is excreted as ammonia from the gills. The microscopic organisms that make up the biological filter (and consume ammonia) also slow down in cooler water.
Improper seasonal feeding can lead to a build-up of toxic ammonia, which stresses fish and reduces their winter survivability. When the water temperature drops to approximately 65� F, start feeding with Spring & Autumn Pond Food. This type of fish food is better suited for the dietary requirements of pond fish in cool water and won’t pollute the water with excess ammonia. Some water gardeners continue to feed their fish until they no longer come to the surface. I stop feeding my pond fish when the water falls below 42� F. "

air oxygen aeration koi fish ponds air pumps air lines

air oxygen aeration koi fish ponds air pumps air lines: "Seriously, it will come as no surprise to regular readers to hear that if there is just one message above all others that we would like to be remembered for, it’s highlighting the role of dissolved oxygen in successful Koi keeping. There can be little debate that of all elements available to us, oxygen is not just the most effective but also the easiest to deploy and increase, and, it also has just about the shortest downside list on the planet!

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settlement chambers settelment

settlement chambers settelment


Pond water will flow from the bottom drains of the pond up the pipes in the direction of the red arrow as shown.
An ideal settlement chamber will be sloped from shallow to deep. The bottom drains will all face upwards and be located in the deep end of the settlement chamber, whilst at the opposite side on the shallow end of the chamber the exit pipe that feeds the primary mechanical filter stage will be located.


Being located higher than the bottom drain pipes increases the likelihood of the solids entering into the settlement chamber being collected in the deep end.


And YES, this does mean you need a waste flush valve located somewhere near the deep end of the settlement chamber so that you can flush all these nasty solids straight out and off to waste.

settlement chambers for koi ponds

Settlement chambers are useful, albeit somewhat ugly things. Thankfully they can be easily hidden however.

Settlement chambers - essential ...

What is a settlement chamber?

Click on the picture above for an enlargement...

We have seen that bottom drains are essential in a Koi pond. We have also seen that 110 mm piping is the way to go on bottom drains and that we don't want pumps in the water path before mechanical filtration takes place.
A settlement chamber is a smallish concrete chamber that has the 110 mm bottom drain pipes entering the bottom of the chamber vertically.

http://www.happykoi.co.za/how_to_build_a_koi_pond_part_4_settlement_chambers.htm

Record-Journal

Record-Journal: "Rat terrier owners from across the state get together throughout the year to share stories about their beloved little pups and let those pups get into a little mischief.
'You get a lot of good belly laughs watching the dogs do silly things,' said Claire Wong-Ostapowicz, the founder of the group. 'We have three Koi ponds and one of the dogs always goes in. The shock on the owner's face is hysterical. They just want to crawl under a rock.'
Wong-Ostapowicz, a 44-year-old Wallingford resident, started the group seven years ago with about five other people. She said the group is up to 30 people.
Rat terriers are descendents of Manchester terrier, Italian greyhound, beagle, fox terrier and toy fox terrier, Wong-Ostapowicz said."
Building Koi ponds for dogs?:

Announcing Latest Version of "Garden Bridges" Written By: Rod Bird :: MediaSyndicate :: Free Press Release, PR, IR, News Post & Media Relations

Announcing Latest Version of "Garden Bridges" Written By: Rod Bird :: MediaSyndicate :: Free Press Release, PR, IR, News Post & Media Relations: "Wooden bridges have been used for many centuries for things such as draw bridges, for spanning crevices, over creeks, ponds, gulleys and in fact anywhere to cross over low areas such as valleys, dips and depressions as well as water of course, even by Joe (home owner) in his backyard. "

http://www.happykoi.co.za:

architect architectural services house home KCS architects and koi ponds

architect architectural services house home KCS architects and koi ponds: "Having a Koi pond design done by an architect is great - if the architects in the architectural firm know what they're doing...

You need to know this if you are wanting a professional Koi pond design. I'll be upfront - it's not the cheapest way to go. But the ideas, input and final output that you will get from a professionally architect designed Koi pond are more than worth the relatively minor investment you'll be making in your dream Koi pond. Architects design and build for the next 20 years - over this life span a few thousand rand is money well spent on a Koi pond you can really, truly enjoy.

I have to confess to having some, OK, a lot of sympathy for architects. They are truly professional people in the best sense of the word, studying for 6 years at university and earning a degree that is complex, challenging and professional. The word 'architect' I think is abused to an enormous degree with interior architects, exterior architects, design architecture architecturalists and landscape architects popping out of the wood work all over the place. The same abuse doesn't exist for doctors, or lawyers for that matter but it is the architect that carries far, far more responsibility for his work other than perhaps, say, engineers... Everyone knows that architects are just really wannabe engineers (and being an engineer I wouldn't be biased in any way!)...

An professional architect is thus not someone that has done a six week part time course in interior decorating, or a 12 week course designing a garden. Architects design buildings and professional architects have to have a degree, and belong to the institute of architects, a body of professionals that monitor an architect's career - similar to the law society. Except no one ever gets chucked out of the law so"

koi ponds south africa keeping koi carp fish pond water gardens

koi ponds south africa keeping koi carp fish pond water gardens: "South Africa has an absolutely ideal climate for Koi keeping and the hobby has every right to prosper. It should not end up as a litany of filled in ponds, dead Koi and frustrated hobbyists. Yet some of the advice and products offered by so-called professionals are guaranteed to cause disaster - for instance if anyone offers or recommends the use of a sand filter they ought to have a very special reason for doing so....

Your need might be for state of the art filter equipment, or you might need state of the art advice and that's what we try and give you, on both counts. You ought to find that our advice makes sense - after all when we discovered these products on the Internet, the two of us (as partners in the business) being chemical engineers immediately saw the meaningful benefits that they offer"

how to build a koi pond start with design keep it simple get good koi pond builder

how to build a koi pond start with design keep it simple get good koi pond builder: "Building a Koi pond is not easy. Always consult a professional - it WILL save you significant money!
After much consideration I have re written this page. I used to think you could do it yourself. You can't. At least, not properly. Get in a professional Koi pond builder - it's simpler, cheaper and faster. You can mail Rob, a chap we know and trust to give you a fair quote
There are several criteria that you need to consider when building a Koi pond. The actual building of the pond I strongly suggest you leave to a professional. It cannot be over emphasized enough that if a Koi pond goes wrong, it REALLY goes wrong. Leaks are the worst possible thing to have to deal with, especially if they only appear after a week.
In a nutshell, what I would have wanted to hear when I started and which I think that you will benefit from is knowing the following simple facts.
There are only a few things that YOU as a Koi pond owner get to make important decisions about. These ALL relate to what YOU want from your pond - the size, shape, location etc. But listen to your pond builder and let him over ride a decision if he feels it is not in your best interest in terms of the construction. You MUST, MUST understand that his job is to try and give you what YOU want. You cannot expect him to see your mind's eye vision and you cannot blame him once the job is complete and the pond doesn't meet your expectations. That's your own fault. Believe me, I suffered with this on just my swimming pool!"

koi pond construction building south africa builders professional

koi pond construction building south africa builders professional: "Let your pond builder do his job and build your pond. By this stage you should both have a clear idea of exactly what you are going to end up with. If you do not, STOP everything and start again. You will have heartache if your Koi pond construction does not go exactly according to plan.
You should also both be clear as to what monies should be paid for the pond construction and when. A professional will only take his final payment once the pond has been commissioned (filled with water).
Things to look out for from your contractor include time lines. If he says it'll take 2 weeks to complete the excavation, make sure that two weeks is what it takes. A professional Koi pond builder will also be a great site manager and he will be in and out with a minimum of fuss and effort.
As we advocate continually, building a Koi pond once and only once is the cheapest way of doing things. Give Rob an e-mail from here directly."

Concrete pond construction - part 1.

Concrete pond construction - part 1.: "There are many ponds that have only 4 feet of water, but it is generally considered that to really care for large koi then the deeper ponds are really necessary to develop the correct shape for the larger fish. Most of us do tend to overstock our ponds, especially when our earlier small purchases start to grow.
The structure of the pond described here may seem unnecessary in some more sunny parts of the world, but is the standard used by many enthusiasts in South Wales and many koi-keepers in the UK.
It is assumed that you have now decided on the shape and general design for your pond.
The first step is to get a large sheet of graph paper, and draw out the outline of your garden. When this is done you can then start to draw in the outline of your filters and pond. When you are satisfied with this it is a good idea to go out in the garden and follow the steps shown below.
In this photo the pond has been marked out, and the two stepping stones show the rough position of the bottom drains. The upright poles are the basic outline for the filters. It is very important that the filter sizes are also checked at this time as if there is not sufficient room then the size of the pond will have to be reduced to ensure that the surface area of the filters are 33 to 50% of the surface area of the pond. Also check out the space required for items such as vortex chambers etc.
It was relatively easy to mark out this pond as it was all straight lines. If you have curves in the pond walls then the laying out of a hose pipe allows you to experiment with the shape until you get it the way you want.
Digging out of the pond is now well under way. In the right hand corner of the pond can be seen the concrete encased main drain. It had been intended to have the pond raised partly above ground, but as the pond could not be dug any deeper, then it was raised a"

how to build a koi pond start with design keep it simple get good koi pond builder

how to build a koi pond start with design keep it simple get good koi pond builder: "Building a Koi pond is not easy. Always consult a professional - it WILL save you significant money!
After much consideration I have re written this page. I used to think you could do it yourself. You can't. At least, not properly. Get in a professional Koi pond builder - it's simpler, cheaper and faster. You can mail Rob, a chap we know and trust to give you a fair quote
There are several criteria that you need to consider when building a Koi pond. The actual building of the pond I strongly suggest you leave to a professional. It cannot be over emphasized enough that if a Koi pond goes wrong, it REALLY goes wrong. Leaks are the worst possible thing to have to deal with, especially if they only appear after a week. "