Pond Upgrading

[bpeters2946]

My wfie and I just viewed all of your work. That is quite a nice pond and home you have Koimann. Congrats. We would love to see more pics of your pond and the fish as time goes by to see the progression. Thanks for sharing.

[Koimann]

Originally Posted by dubtaco

koimann,

Where are you located?

If your in Malaysia, I'll be in KL in March and would love to see this in person!

Hi Chris,
Im in Brunei. But I always visit KL and Luke of SPKC is a good friend.If timing is right,I might be able to be there.This Nov me and a friend will be visiting a few breeders in Japan(Sakai Hiroshima,Maruyama,Dainichi and Oomo) with Luke to see the progress of our fishes.Cheers!
Koimann

[Koimann]

Originally Posted by bpeters2946

My wfie and I just viewed all of your work. That is quite a nice pond and home you have Koimann. Congrats. We would love to see more pics of your pond and the fish as time goes by to see the progression. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you...................

[dubtaco]

Originally Posted by Koimann

Hi Chris,
Im in Brunei. But I always visit KL and Luke of SPKC is a good friend.If timing is right,I might be able to be there.This Nov me and a friend will be visiting a few breeders in Japan(Sakai Hiroshima,Maruyama,Dainichi and Oomo) with Luke to see the progress of our fishes.Cheers!
Koimann

I know Luke as well, I spent 4 days at SPKC and did a mud pond harvest, auction and koi show with him and many top Japanese breeders back in 2006. Maybe you were there, it was during the Malaysia Open Koi Championship? I'll let you know some dates once I book my flights, always nice to meet koi kichi from all over the world!

[B.Scott]

Originally Posted by mitten

...What varmints is that fence made to keep out though? Looks like 10 feet of height. Tigers? Bears? Dope fiends?

Koi thieves?

[nguyelam]

Wow!!!! After looking at all the pixs of the pond & your home, I just want to pack up and buy a new house so I can build a new pond like yours. I love all of the tile work you did. Great job. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

I am new to the koi hobby, built myself a 9000 US gal pond last year, but am already in the process of designing my next one, so thanks for the ideas and inspiration!

[Koimann]

Took some pictures today of my pond.After 4 months,water condition seems to be stable and good.Kois are happily swimming around and always hungry

[Mississauga Ponder]

Originally Posted by Koimann

Took some pictures today of my pond.After 4 months,water condition seems to be stable and good.Kois are happily swimming around and always hungry

wow! excellent fish and water! the only filter of your pond are the two bakki showers? and it only took 2 weeks to cycle? no pre/mechanical filters, UV, or fine filters? how many gallons?

[Koimann]

Originally Posted by Mississauga Ponder

wow! excellent fish and water! the only filter of your pond are the two bakki showers? and it only took 2 weeks to cycle? no pre/mechanical filters, UV, or fine filters? how many gallons?

Yes,theres only 2 Bakki Showers with 400kg of Momotaro's BacteriaHouse media,and no other filters used.The pond is about 60tons(15800gallons),the water is turned over 2times per hour.I used an UV for 2months at the beginning just to make sure that the water dont turn too green.But now its been 2 months that I have not used the UV.I also do a 5% water change every week.

[gspotmc]

Originally Posted by Koimann

Yes,theres only 2 Bakki Showers with 400kg of Momotaro's BacteriaHouse media,and no other filters used.The pond is about 60tons(15800gallons),the water is turned over 2times per hour.I used an UV for 2months at the beginning just to make sure that the water dont turn too green.But now its been 2 months that I have not used the UV.I also do a 5% water change every week.

Dave,
Are you drawing water from your bottom drain or from a settling chamber?
Michael