Koi Fish Pond

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Winter is just around the corner and this is your first time to experience winter with a koi pond and you don’t have any idea on what to do. First of all, the winter season is like a down time for your koi pond since there isn’t much activity to happen during these period but be cautious since there are a few guidelines that you must remember before the winter season enters in order for both your fish and pond to survive the weather.

1. Cleaning – this is the initial step in making sure that your koi pond will not be damaged in any way during the winter season. Remove leaves and various materials inside the pond and remove the unnecessary materials surrounding the koi pond. Remove all the flower pots or plants around the pond especially the faunas that wouldn’t survive the season. It is also advisable that you remove and clean the leaves and other debris that can fly in your pond since you wouldn’t notice it until the end of the season. By doing thus, you lessen the chances of housing parasites and bacteria in the pond.
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We have already mentioned how important it is a koi fish pond filter. Let’s take a look at one with a UV light incorporated. The features of the fish pond filter you are watching in the image are:

• UV light keeps your pond clean and clear
• Can be partially buried or kept above-ground
• Features patented cyclone action to increase efficiency
• Triple-action filter foam minimizes the need for cleaning
• Filter foam works from the top, bottom, and sides
• Fish-friendly!
• Large, foam surface increases filtration

Creating a koi fish pond in our own backyard or front yard gives an engaging component to the landscaping. When built in with all the surrounding flowers and plants it not just offers sophistication but additionally offers long hours of enjoyment, especially when you can also find koi fish in the pond.

A very important factor which can help preserve the koi fish pond crystal clear and beautiful is by using a UV light. This light isn’t just functional but offers a light that provides an additional charm to the pond. People will be capable of certainly observe the fish swimming around the crystal-clear water. Usually, in a pond with no light, this will be something that you don’t observe.

This particular UV (ultraviolet) light is a sterilizer which can be used if you experience an issue with algae in the pond. Most of these algae increase as a consequence of an excessive amount of organic nutrients as well as warm weather and may also turn out to be unattractive as well as have a very bad smell. This UV light succeeds on eliminating all these algae.
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This is a question received from Dallas Clark:

How do you know which is male and female? and How can you know which females have given birth?

There are little differences between the male and the female koi fish. The male koi fish is usually slim and has the shape of a torpedo. Female koi have a fatter abdomen which turns them into a wider and rounder fishes than the males.

When breeding time arrives the differences between the male and female koi become more evident. While the female will be laying eggs, the male will chase her and bump her on the end or on the side. This is a natural courting process that will end with the male fertilizing the eggs.

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High levels of nitrate in koi fish ponds will contribute to the growth of excessive algae causing a decrease of oxygen which will cause problems to your fish. High levels of nitrate can also cause your water to be with a strange color due to the algae.

Nitrates need to be controlled so that you have a clear water and healthy koi fish. This can be done manually and with the help of special solutions.

• First of all use the test kit you have to test the nitrate levels. Make sure you follow the test instructions.
• Verify if the koi pond filter you have is appropriate for your pond. Make use of activated carbon as a way to filter the water but make sure you replace it regularly to reduce the nitrates.
• Now you need to fill around 10 percent of your pond with tapped or rain water. For instance, in case you have a 1,000 gallon pond you will need to fill it with 100 gallons of water. If you are using tap water make sure you wait at least 24 hours to dechlorinate.
• With the help of a bucket, empty 10% of your koi fish pond. This water can be used to water your garden.
• Fill back the water into the pond. Make sure you keep repeating the process once a week.
• Get more koi fish pond plants. They naturally help in the removal of the nitrates that are in excessive number.
• Do not overfeed your koi fish.

With this simple steps you will keep your nitrate in normal levels and the water will stay clear and your koi fish healthy.