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I can suggest, waterlilies but I have know idea if they are available in India. I have to think you mean waterlilies other than the species of...

What shape is the Koi pond in to need a total drain and cleaning? Is this a rock bottom Aquascape type pond?

Just because you don't like a fish you consider it genetic flaw, got it...like I said, either that or you take whatever people tell you. :yes:

You need to add NaHCO3 to keep higher KH, as carbonate is constantly being consumed by the nitrification bacteria (and algae, plants)

The pond has a 45 foot stream and two water falls at this point. It also has an average 3 foot wide 1 foot deep loose gravel bed that runs about 40%...

Hi, I am adding the bs pretty slow the pond is about 900 gallons I skipped a day adding bs. Tuesday was PH was roughly 7 both morning and evening...

Mother Nature's purifier keeping the pond in balance and residents happy. It's only a IBC tote just harvest the excess with a brush and dip net a...

30 to 36 inches is iffy unless you're in a warmer climate zone. I'm in zone 5 and seen freeze outs at this depth. Your local extension office can...

Warm water speeds up metabolism and digestion and the ability for higher feed rates. Parasites, diseases and bacteria good and bad also benefit...

I would trust your test results more than the water company's reports assuming you're not using a free chlorine test (really only useful for swimming...

Koi pox doesn’t seem to harm them. The waxy white growths come and go, and are unattractive, but that is all.

I have a question here: If a koi developed koi-pox already in October when the water gets cold, will it then survive the winter which ends April...

Are KOI not a genetic flaw?

Hobbyist being duped by a genetic flaw promoted as a positive trait worth adoration, and therefore $$$. That's not "just a fish." Then again..it...

Besides a mud type pond that is so large it can't realistically be filtered, I'd put bottom drains or have some type of design that would remove...

When I do a scrape it seems like I get about 4-5 minutes, so I try and have everything set up and ready to go before starting.

Sodium percarbonate seemed to make my pH spike upwards of 9-10 the couple times I've used it. For whatever reason I don't get the same reaction...

Beautiful property! :wtg:

My Pond temp here in NY is currently 34 deg. Regularly freezes roughly 3 months/yr (Jan-Mar), is 3-4ft deep, and 4000 gallons with a moderate amount...

I use a product called SAFE. Not only does it bind the chlorine, but also Chloramine (which is I think chlorine and ammonia) I am not sure. My city...

Wow. Sounds ambitious. Can you draw up some plans for everyone to review and offer suggestions? You'll get some constructive feedback and maybe...