there are fish in my new pond..at last

[powerman]

i moved ten koi from their winter quarters in the garage,to the outdoor pond...i kept four smaller koi inside. i will try to get some size on them with extra heat and food and move them out next spring///...these outdoor fish will have some room to move around ....landscaping is on the list, but will have to wait until we are done with the kitchen remodell but thats another story..i just added a120 watt uv lite to the main pond and got it going this morning..these koi aren't fancy but they eat from my hand and i am learning from them how to keep koi...i will work on upgrading as i go along

[koiczar]

Very nice job on the pond. Looks like you have that part somewhat under control. Being a new pond, keep a close eye on the ammonia, nitrites, nitrates and Ph. It'll take some time for the filtration to come on line (maybe 2-3 years to fully mature) so expect a little string algae the first couple of springs and then things should be very good after that.

I like your Ochiba!

Mike

[Auntiesue]

Makes all that hard work worth while dosesn't it? Feels great right?

We're working on opening up our ponds now between rain drops. Can't wait to see the fish swimming in big water again!!

[koiczar]

Hey Sue

Take some pics when you put your fish in. I'd like to see how that new GC of yours likes it's new digs!!

Thanks

Mike

[Birdman]

Nice looking fish Powerman. Nice to hear it's warming up there.

[powerman]

thanks..the pond has been staying at 54 degrees..yesterday it went up to 55..the fish aren't interested in food yet but it hasn't been a whole day yet since they were moved..the ochiba is the friendliest one..always the first to try to take the food out of your hand...my wife calls him pond mutt

[KoiCop]

powerman . . .

Very nice! You've obviously put much love and effort into your pond and have reason to be proud. Know you and your fish are going to enjoy it.

[myrubi04]

powerman, what are the dimensions of your pond? Love the falls!!!! BTW nice koi too.

[powerman]

the inside measurement is 13'x22'x8' deep..i filled it with a meter and including the filtration it holds 14000 gallons...

[Brutuscz]

very cool setup!!! Good size!!