Prepare to seriously laugh, but its ok.

[lildude]

Quote: Originally Posted by tranquility another thing to think of is -I wonder what our water perimeters were back then....even after we started getting koi I didn't really know what good filtration was-I was still running mostly veggie filter with a gravel/quilt batting DIY filter.....I had no clue as to what was water testing until I found a few water gardening boards...I didn't find a true koi board until just a few years back....If I have a customer that is having trouble with their pond. the first thing I'll ask is have they tested their water parameters...they usually answer very quickly yes my water is fine....I'll then ask what is your ph, ammonia, and nitrites....9 out of 10 times I get this blank look from them....I had a guy bring some of his water over for testing this year-his water was green, his goldies were still alive but, not eating....by the ammonia and nitrite reading I don't see how anything was still alive in that pond.....We are the handle full that will learn and grow with the hobby.....there are sooo many more that dig the hole throw koi in...when they die add more. do complete water changes every week to clean out the green water only to have it return in a few days....and by next season fill in the hole..... Lawanna

My ph was always 9+, I dont know why.
I really dont remember what anything else was. I doubt it was very good, I kept moving things around and making new filters. I doubt anything good ever grew in that thing. but hey, It got me here.

[KoiCop]

that really sucks.

[lildude]

Quote: Originally Posted by KoiCop that really sucks.

Indeed, it did.

[KoiCop]

Quote: Originally Posted by lildude Just for the record book, and my rep. This is not my current pond. No way would I keep koi in that thing anymore.

for your rep and the record book, let's see how far you've come? That would be interesting.

[lildude]

Quote: Originally Posted by KoiCop for your rep and the record book, let's see how far you've come? That would be interesting.

I couldnt tell you, but my koi are alive now.

[KoiCop]

Quote: Originally Posted by lildude I couldnt tell you, but my koi are alive now.

no pix to share? Then you could show us how far you've come.

[lildude]

Quote: Originally Posted by KoiCop no pix to share? Then you could show us how far you've come.

Come on man, stop messing around with me.

[KoiCop]

Quote: Originally Posted by lildude Come on man, stop messing around with me.

I'm not messing with you. I'm giving you an opportunity to show everyone what you've learned. An invitation to show pictures of how far you've come.

You started this thread and posted your beginning benchmark -- so I thought you'd relish the opportunity to impress everyone with your progress?

[lildude]

Quote: Originally Posted by KoiCop I'm not messing with you. I'm giving you an opportunity to show everyone what you've learned. An invitation to show pictures of how far you've come. You started this thread and posted your beginning benchmark -- so I thought you'd relish the opportunity to impress everyone with your progress?

Well, that wasnt the intent, but ok. Unfortunately I do not have an new pictures of my koi or pond.
Umm I posted this thread for everyone to share their good memories. do you have anything koicop? I would love to hear them
What kind of pond did you start out with? Size? Filtration, yes? or no?
how many koi? how much did first koi cost?
share with us koicop!!!!!

[KoiCop]

Quote: Originally Posted by lildude Unfortunately I do not have an new pictures of my koi or pond.

it doesn't have to be new -- just post some old pix of your current pond so we can all see how you've grown in the hobby. Surely if you had that photo then you've got some of your current setup?