How Much Maintenance?

Is that 16 million gallons or did you misplace some zeros?

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_______________________________________
"The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is
like an eggs-and-ham breakfast:
The chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."

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"Sam Hopkins" wrote in message
.. .
I don't touch my rec pond and it survives. Though I have roughly
16,000,000+
gallons of water so changes occur REALLY slow. Depending on how much water
you have vs. waste dictates what you have to do to a pond to keep it how
you
like.


"BenignVanilla" wrote in message
...
When I went at my pond design, I purposely included concepts like a
bottom
drain and a shallow VF to reduce my maintenance. I have A LOT of plants,
and
do not intend to feed my fish, in the hopes that I can strike a balance
of
plants and animals. So far, my first season, things are going well.

I often read in this group of people adding potash, salt, baking soda,
fertilizer tabs, etc. They test the water every 10 minutes, change
water,
do
this, do that.

I realize this is not a pass/fail, yes/no answer but how much is really
necessary? I think if my pond ever gets to the point where I must spend
time
every day maintaining it, and not just sitting by it...I may fill it in.

--
BenignVanilla
Pond Site: www.darofamily.com/jeff/links/mypond

Just me, Have you seen the Lake he calls a pond?
Of course it's 16M... No wonder he doesn't mess with
it!

Nedra
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836
http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118

"Just Me "Koi"" wrote in message
...
Is that 16 million gallons or did you misplace some zeros?

--
_______________________________________
"The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is
like an eggs-and-ham breakfast:
The chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'."

http://community.webshots.com/user/godwino

"Sam Hopkins" wrote in message
.. .
I don't touch my rec pond and it survives. Though I have roughly
16,000,000+
gallons of water so changes occur REALLY slow. Depending on how much
water
you have vs. waste dictates what you have to do to a pond to keep it how
you
like.


"BenignVanilla" wrote in message
...
When I went at my pond design, I purposely included concepts like a
bottom
drain and a shallow VF to reduce my maintenance. I have A LOT of
plants,
and
do not intend to feed my fish, in the hopes that I can strike a
balance
of
plants and animals. So far, my first season, things are going well.

I often read in this group of people adding potash, salt, baking soda,
fertilizer tabs, etc. They test the water every 10 minutes, change
water,
do
this, do that.

I realize this is not a pass/fail, yes/no answer but how much is
really
necessary? I think if my pond ever gets to the point where I must
spend
time
every day maintaining it, and not just sitting by it...I may fill it
in.

--
BenignVanilla
Pond Site: www.darofamily.com/jeff/links/mypond

Nedra wrote:
Bonnie .... You don't use Koi Clay? Gasp!!!!
Your fish will Love you even more if you add it to their
environment. And what about BZT? I know you
add these things ... just never counted it as maintenance?

Nedra
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836
http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118

I guess I don't consider that maintenance either, it's
just part of what I do ;-), which is maintenance huh.

--
Bonnie
NJ
http://home.earthlink.net/~maebe43/

*muffin* wrote:
I just got my koi clay.

IT has several ways to use IT. ( make into clay ball,toss into pond, mix
with feed)
which are your best was to use IT?


"Nedra" wrote in message
rthlink.net...

Bonnie .... You don't use Koi Clay? Gasp!!!!
Your fish will Love you even more if you add it to their
environment.




I just sprinkle it on the waters surface.

--
Bonnie
NJ
http://home.earthlink.net/~maebe43/

Hi Rebel...
1. KH is the hardness of your pond water ... i.e. the "buffer-
ability" of the water. KH can be raised by using baking
soda.- one cup for every 1,000 gallons of water. This will
settle the pH at 8.4 - perfect for Koi and goldfish. You can
buy the single bottle at most pond stores. It just says "KH" on
the label. and it is cheap, too!

2. BZT is the powdered bio-bugs that we put into our ponds
to keep the bottoms clean. It eats the sludge/mulm. Go to:
www.united-tech.com ... or email them at
Ask for the "Ponders Special" ....

3. Koi Clay - go to: http://koiclay.com/htm

HTH

Nedra
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836
http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118

"REBEL JOE" wrote in message
...
OK what is KH? I test for all the things in my test kit but don't have a
kh. Also whats btz? And where do you get koi clay?


http://community.webtv.net/rebeljoe/POND

REBEL JOE wrote:
OK what is KH? I test for all the things in my test kit but don't have a
kh. Also whats btz? And where do you get koi clay?

I ordered Koi Clay from Gene at Koi Village; am very pleased with the
price and the promptness of delivery. And our koi look much brighter
since I've been using it.

http://www.koivillage.com

--
Kathy B, zookeeper
Oregon, Zone 6-7
3500gal pond, 13 pond piggies

Correction:

http://koiclay.com

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"Nedra" wrote in message
rthlink.net...
Hi Rebel...
1. KH is the hardness of your pond water ... i.e. the "buffer-
ability" of the water. KH can be raised by using baking
soda.- one cup for every 1,000 gallons of water. This will
settle the pH at 8.4 - perfect for Koi and goldfish. You can
buy the single bottle at most pond stores. It just says "KH" on
the label. and it is cheap, too!

2. BZT is the powdered bio-bugs that we put into our ponds
to keep the bottoms clean. It eats the sludge/mulm. Go to:
www.united-tech.com ... or email them at
Ask for the "Ponders Special" ....

3. Koi Clay - go to: http://koiclay.com/htm

HTH

Nedra
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pines/4836
http://community.webshots.com/user/nedra118

"REBEL JOE" wrote in message
...
OK what is KH? I test for all the things in my test kit but don't have a
kh. Also whats btz? And where do you get koi clay?


http://community.webtv.net/rebeljoe/POND

REBEL JOE wrote:
OK what is KH? I test for all the things in my test kit but don't have a
kh. Also whats btz? And where do you get koi clay?


http://community.webtv.net/rebeljoe/POND

KH - Hardness of water

BZT is the current name of CSA a benefical bacteria.

Koi Clay is calcium monmorillonite clay.
from brochu It does wonders for the health of your
fish and your pond water. Contains more than 60 different
nutrients to increas the well'being of your fish, while
improving their immune system. In adddition, it detoxifies
and clarifies your pond water.
Http://www.terrapond.com
There are several brands. I happened to find this one on
sale.

--
Bonnie
NJ
http://home.earthlink.net/~maebe43/

Koiclay.com / koivillage.com = same/same.

And you're right: Gene is a sweetheart!

Lee

"zookeeper" wrote in message
...
REBEL JOE wrote:
OK what is KH? I test for all the things in my test kit but don't have a
kh. Also whats btz? And where do you get koi clay?

I ordered Koi Clay from Gene at Koi Village; am very pleased with the
price and the promptness of delivery. And our koi look much brighter
since I've been using it.

http://www.koivillage.com

--
Kathy B, zookeeper
Oregon, Zone 6-7
3500gal pond, 13 pond piggies

Lee Brouillet wrote:
Koiclay.com / koivillage.com = same/same.

And you're right: Gene is a sweetheart!

Lee

Thanks, Lee. I didn't realize the two were the same.
--
Kathy