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Yes, I had an autofill system installed this past summer, so what you are suggesting would work! Once the slate is removed, that will give it another...

The 3" dimension makes it a challenge to keep the skimmer working when the pond level drops even an inch or so. You could cut a section out of the...

Progress! You didn't get snow... we woke to a snow covering

View from the front door this morning: Got the roof sheathing and tar paper on the filter house/garden shed just in time for last night's rain, wind...

I couldn't find the adult koi sized training kit on their website. :laff:

I have heard that SAFE or Prime is not a good idea for removing chlorine when doing tap water changes in Daphnia grow tanks, it kills them much the...

Good to know about the bluegill! I was told that the previous owner actually ate the bluegill! Random question: is it normal for fry (about 5-6...

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This is a wonderful opportunity for one of our Koiphen members. :)

:rofl2: that's a good one :rofl2:

Great opportunity ! Microscope is a added plus for Koi health

Regarding the skimmer I suppose you have two choices, one on the face of the existing inlet where the pipes might be an issue; but perhaps it could...

There are also about 20 adult and 30 or so baby bluegill in the pond along with many mosquito fish, and two red-eared turtles. Do you think they are...

Hi there. :) There are about 30 adult koi ranging from 2 to 15 years old (I am told by the previous owners). I have lived here for 1 1/2...

Yes, that made sense! I hadn't thought of using the new skimmer as the barrier! And the baskets filled with round river rock are a great idea! ...

I updated the link and date and have on my group

The link does not work, but if interested please email Sue at sjkingston@comcast.net

Your best course of action is to use SeaChem Safe to bind to the ammonia so it turns into the less toxic form ammonium, while letting your biofilter...

First, is your pH Test a drop type, and if so is it the High Range pH test. Strips are all but worthless, and the API Wide Range pH Test is really...

Grumpy, TY for your kind words. As for the 'cane straps, ...:ok:

Definitely not, that’s not the intention of the post. Prime / SAFE (powdered form) are only used in conjunction with water changes and the natural...

Regarding your original questions about the skimmer and bog; is our pump in the chamber beside the net your using as a skimmer? If there is...

Wow! Beautiful pond!