Thread: Pond building questions for buadhai

Originally Posted by kingwilly

oh, you did already.

redded for trolling my thread.

Originally Posted by jandajoy

My wife just put a sack of the stuff in our well. She says it'll make it smell nice!
Will we die?

She kept a small lump to use as a deodorant.

I've never come across the stuff before. What does it do?

Be very afraid....

Originally Posted by Thetyim

This is what a Ph testing looks like.
You only need the smaller kit

thanks, but i still don't know what sort of ph reading i need for a fish pond as opposed to a swimming pool.

Originally Posted by ChiangMai noon

Originally Posted by Thetyim

This is what a Ph testing looks like.
You only need the smaller kit

thanks, but i still don't know what sort of ph reading i need for a fish pond as opposed to a swimming pool.

Google it....

Originally Posted by jandajoy

She says it'll make it smell nice!

Except that it is odourless

Originally Posted by jandajoy

I've never come across the stuff before. What does it do?

It is the finest deodorant in the world
Wet the crystal slighty and rub in your armpit.
Might have to remove sharp edges with sandpaper first
(The crystal not your armpit)

Maintain Water Quality
Fishes need clean chemical free water to survive healthy. Some make sure the water that you fill-up the pond with, is free from chemicals like chlorine. If so, filter the chlorine out before using it. In addition make sure that you do not use chemical sprays near the pond. Spray droplets can spread through air and easily enter the pond water. You can plan on keeping the pond surface walls elevated to prevent run-off water from entering the pond. Run-off water generally contains fertilizers, dry leaves and pesticides that can pollute the water.

Keep checking the pH of your pond water using a pH monitor to ensure that the pH remains in the safe range of 6.8 - 7.8. Drastic changes to pH should be adjusted gradually as sudden pH change can cause damage to the fish. Ensure that ammonia and nitrite content in water is zero. Regular monitoring and adjustment of pond water is extremely essential to keep it clean and safe.

Originally Posted by Travelmate

Google it.

I did, but couldn't find the answer.

much better to have all the advice contained within this thread i think.

http://www.abcponds.com/pond-maintenance/fish-pond-maintenance.htm

forgot this bit.

Originally Posted by jandajoy

the pH remains in the safe range of 6.8 - 7.8

why use google when somebody else is willing to do it for you.

Koi are quite tolerant of various pH levels. However, it is recommended that the pH not fluctuate too greatly, and not be lower that 6.8 or higher than 8.0.

Originally Posted by ChiangMai noon

redded for trolling my thread.

Jaysus, you are a cantankerous git today...

Originally Posted by Travelmate

Google it....

careful you'll get redded for that!

Originally Posted by ChiangMai noon

Originally Posted by jandajoy

the pH remains in the safe range of 6.8 - 7.8

why use google when somebody else is willing to do it for you.

good point.. obviously you know a thing or two about TD members

Originally Posted by kingwilly

Originally Posted by ChiangMai noon

redded for trolling my thread.

Jaysus, you are a cantankerous git today...

Originally Posted by Travelmate

Google it....

careful you'll get redded for that!

the difference is I offer worthy sensible advice. all worth a thousand greens

Originally Posted by ChiangMai noon

simple answer bastard. where do i get a ph kit (sure 7-11 doesn't have them ) and what am i looking for when i find one?

Oh God..

Originally Posted by Travelmate

I expect to find them at the local fish shops.

Smart guy..

Originally Posted by ChiangMai noon

hadn't thought of that. thanks.

Bingo...

Originally Posted by Thetyim

Koi are quite tolerant of various pH levels. However, it is recommended that the pH not fluctuate too greatly, and not be lower that 6.8 or higher than 8.0.

how about Comets?

Originally Posted by DrAndy

how about Comets?

They suffer from metal fatigue and were taken out of service in 1954

Thanks Thetyim