V48 17/12/09 Surface All Clear!!

I had been struggling with high DOCs (Dissolved Organic Compounds) since my pond renovation, as the reduced pond volume meant a corresponding higher level of DOC concentration. I know a protein skimmer would have solved the problem but I was playing with other methods which will not increase my pond running costs. Finally I found the way.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• japanese
• koi
• jumbo
• large
• fish
• paul
• hooi
• malaysia
• nishikigoi
• DOCs
• surface
• foam
• overflow
• pipes
• food

[Callofduty4nub]

nice koi they look nice!

[hooinc]

@Callofduty4nub Thank you.

[sugikogi]

how ddep is this pond? excellent water quality!

[hooinc]

@sugikogi Thank you, sugi. The pond depth was reduced from 7 feet to 4 feet during my pond renovation about 17 months back.

[hooinc]

@SuperQuickStick Doesn't really make any difference to what I mentioned. Much too little water to really keep koi to their genetic potential.

[hooinc]

@SuperQuickStick If I'm not mistaken, 150 gallons is not even half a ton of water. In this kind of volume, you would be better off rearing other fish like goldfish. Koi will grow large. Maybe your 6 koi will survive, but they won't be happy and they will hardly grow.

[alilmutaqaat]

man i got a buzz by looking at that video, and awesome tip, ill have to try it sometime, koi look imaculate

[Steppen03]

Beautiful Kois there! helpful clip. 

[wupodart93]

Sick koi !!!

I wish I had a pond :/

[808WillyG]

How many fish are in your pond?