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Check to see if it is Ag ion or silver ion or colloidal silver. It's pretty commonly used in this application. I'm pretty conservative when it...

I agree that foam model is a brilliant idea. I have a 1.87m deep pond. Looking back when I designed it - I think I could have got away with...

The time will be so low it will not be measurable. Amps or watts should be posted on devices. Watts = Amps X Volts (12). Make sure power...

I know this is an atypical approach/recommendation but have you considered Freshwater Clams? I used to have them and accidentally killed them a few...

Hi Kimini, that was my original plan. But I worried that running that size transformer it might take a little time to get up to power. I actually do...

Can you have the timer control the power supply that's generating the 12VDC?

Any updates on this? The condition of the fins and what appear to be wounds is concerning. Can you provide any water paremters?

Thanks everyone for the help. I got the timer that BWG suggested. I have one remaining glitch. Maybe someone can help me out here. This timer turns...

That makes sense. So they always have color food in the food mix though? Or just certain time of the year

They grow koi of similar colors in a pond and feed colors they want for that group

So their koi always have color food in the mix?

I spoke with a koi operator in Vietnam and they said that the secret isn't a secret, it's colored food. And in mud ponds, they have red worms of some...

Thanks. My pond doesn't get that much sun and I don't want it to either since it's 100°+ in Texas over the summer. My orange kohaku did recover to...

We did the same thing years ago. 12 inch shelf is just too narrow to prevent planters being dumped off the edge as koi get larger. Might be able...

I've been powerfeeding my koi for growth. I noticed they become orange as well, but eventually they start to get redder. Going into 2nd year now and...

Designed to prevent bacteria growth on the plastic surface. Often used in the medical field and not a concern as a health issue for humans and most...

Thank you. I'll treat for 2 months just to be on the safe side.

I'd say go for it ! If you want a more natural pond type look, the plants add greatly to the look. If you pick the plants carefully, you can...

I would say inhibits the cycle. It well continue once the water warms up.

100%! I have Tilapia and Freshwater Clams in quarantine right now. I have 3 fish left and I love them too much to let anything happen to them! It's...