elaine
July 29th 04, 05:36 PM
Figured since I took so long to reply starting a new thread might be easier
on all concerned
"~ jan JJsPond.us" > wrote in message
...
> Sick Fish or Sick Pond Form (Do not delete questions, answer what you can)
>
> Please describe your problem:
suspended algae/pea soup pond
> Pond Size in Gallons? :
Well asked the SO figures it is 15'x20' and slopes to about 3.5' so about
6000 gals? It was dug with a backhoe and from what I have been able to see
the sides do slope at least for a foot or so, not just drop off
> Water Source (Well, Irrigation, City?)
Well water with really fine particulate matter, even 2 filters don't get all
of it out of the house water(we mostly cook with and wash with it, but don't
drink it)
>
> Time in Operation?
He says about 5-6 years, he doesn't remember. He put it in because he
wanted one and the ex liked the idea
> Liner type? (EPDM,PVC,RUBBER,Cement/Concrete etc):
black pvc I think will have to check that with him though
> Fish Population?
> Type? Size? QTY, Time in Pond:
Sorry no Koi don't know why I wrote that originally -brain fart- they are
all GF that started out as feeders just thrown in and are now anywhere from
3" to 6" - probably around 50 but can't see to give an accurate number,
could be counting some twice or missing others - probably been in about 3
years..I love him dearly but SO has THE worst memory _sometimes_
> Food? Type and Frequency of feedings.:
Laguna GF/Pond fish food - usually a handful thrown in every couple of days
> Pump Type, IN/OUT of pond, GPH etc
> (Describe your filtration system as well as possible):
unknown - will have to ask the SO
> Prefilter media type? Last cleaned?:
unknown
> Filter is BIO or Mechanical? Last cleaned? How?:
This will have to wait for a detailed description as that is HIS baby - I
can describe what I can see and know about - I am assuming it is mechanical
as it is run by the pump, large Rubbermaid container with 10-15 plastic grid
squares with filter batting inbetween(actually the filter "wool" for
furnace filters) It sits on top of the waterfalls and he promisies it will
SOON be built over/around just takes $$ and time neither of which either of
us have in any quantity right now
> Carbon added? How much? When last changed?:
NONE - don't think it was ever considered withe size of the pond
>
> Aeration? Waterfalls? Bubblers?
Waterfall that falls approx 3-4' at one end about 2' wide...bubbler that
keeps ice open during winter and various spitters around the edge
> Venturies?:
HUH???
> Water Temp? > PH?: > KH?: > Ammonia (ppm or mg/l): > Nitrite
(ppm or mg/l): > Nitrate (ppm or mg/l):
never been tested, guess I'm off the the LPS for a kit, , ah well my
aquarium one was needing restocking anyway
>
> Water Color, cloudiness, odor?:
GREEN, doesn't look cloudy, just green, doesn't smell any worse than the
house water
> Water changes? (% of pond volume and how often):
pump stuff will have to check
> Additives used (water conditioners etc):
none
> Tests done by self or another?:
will be me
> Weather (what's it been like lately?):
Damn cold for summer,, never even passed 60f till mid June and have had
nights lately that dropped to as low as 37.5 with frost, although they are
rare, nights are definately cooler now though around 60-65f - calling for
83f today, and I am actually off mmost of the day to enjoy it, gardens here
I come!!!!
>
> Medications used?:
N?A
>
> What Zone or Country of residence?:
Muskoka, Ontario, Canada - 45th Parrallel
Can Z 4a-b, US 3-4
Elaine
on all concerned
"~ jan JJsPond.us" > wrote in message
...
> Sick Fish or Sick Pond Form (Do not delete questions, answer what you can)
>
> Please describe your problem:
suspended algae/pea soup pond
> Pond Size in Gallons? :
Well asked the SO figures it is 15'x20' and slopes to about 3.5' so about
6000 gals? It was dug with a backhoe and from what I have been able to see
the sides do slope at least for a foot or so, not just drop off
> Water Source (Well, Irrigation, City?)
Well water with really fine particulate matter, even 2 filters don't get all
of it out of the house water(we mostly cook with and wash with it, but don't
drink it)
>
> Time in Operation?
He says about 5-6 years, he doesn't remember. He put it in because he
wanted one and the ex liked the idea
> Liner type? (EPDM,PVC,RUBBER,Cement/Concrete etc):
black pvc I think will have to check that with him though
> Fish Population?
> Type? Size? QTY, Time in Pond:
Sorry no Koi don't know why I wrote that originally -brain fart- they are
all GF that started out as feeders just thrown in and are now anywhere from
3" to 6" - probably around 50 but can't see to give an accurate number,
could be counting some twice or missing others - probably been in about 3
years..I love him dearly but SO has THE worst memory _sometimes_
> Food? Type and Frequency of feedings.:
Laguna GF/Pond fish food - usually a handful thrown in every couple of days
> Pump Type, IN/OUT of pond, GPH etc
> (Describe your filtration system as well as possible):
unknown - will have to ask the SO
> Prefilter media type? Last cleaned?:
unknown
> Filter is BIO or Mechanical? Last cleaned? How?:
This will have to wait for a detailed description as that is HIS baby - I
can describe what I can see and know about - I am assuming it is mechanical
as it is run by the pump, large Rubbermaid container with 10-15 plastic grid
squares with filter batting inbetween(actually the filter "wool" for
furnace filters) It sits on top of the waterfalls and he promisies it will
SOON be built over/around just takes $$ and time neither of which either of
us have in any quantity right now
> Carbon added? How much? When last changed?:
NONE - don't think it was ever considered withe size of the pond
>
> Aeration? Waterfalls? Bubblers?
Waterfall that falls approx 3-4' at one end about 2' wide...bubbler that
keeps ice open during winter and various spitters around the edge
> Venturies?:
HUH???
> Water Temp? > PH?: > KH?: > Ammonia (ppm or mg/l): > Nitrite
(ppm or mg/l): > Nitrate (ppm or mg/l):
never been tested, guess I'm off the the LPS for a kit, , ah well my
aquarium one was needing restocking anyway
>
> Water Color, cloudiness, odor?:
GREEN, doesn't look cloudy, just green, doesn't smell any worse than the
house water
> Water changes? (% of pond volume and how often):
pump stuff will have to check
> Additives used (water conditioners etc):
none
> Tests done by self or another?:
will be me
> Weather (what's it been like lately?):
Damn cold for summer,, never even passed 60f till mid June and have had
nights lately that dropped to as low as 37.5 with frost, although they are
rare, nights are definately cooler now though around 60-65f - calling for
83f today, and I am actually off mmost of the day to enjoy it, gardens here
I come!!!!
>
> Medications used?:
N?A
>
> What Zone or Country of residence?:
Muskoka, Ontario, Canada - 45th Parrallel
Can Z 4a-b, US 3-4
Elaine