How does a wildlife pond look after itself?
Wildlife ponds in general look after themselves. Pumps are for oxygenating and cycling water so it doesn’t sit still. If you have the right number of oxygenating plants it won’t need it. Equally, cycling water prevents midges and mosquitoes breeding in still water.
Can you put too much salt in a koi pond?
You DO NOT want to use too much salt for the safety of your koi, too much can be deadly! Remember that salt does not evaporate; and when doing a water change, add your salt based on amount of the water replaced, not the total volume of pond. (Be Careful!)
How big does a micro pond need to be?
To create a micro pond you just need something to hold water that has a minimum size of 60cm diameter and 40cm depth, enough to hold a minimum of 30cm of water. 30cm gives most plant life enough space to grow – if you choose the right plants. What container to use for a micro pond
How long does it take to remove parasites from koi pond?
It may take 14–21 days to completely remove parasites, varying under different temperatures. Add the salt all at once if your fish are dying rapidly. Remove salt with partial water changes.
Why are my fish not coming to the surface?
Fish not coming to the surface to feed could be an indication of two things: 1) Fear- which you have mentioned as a result of the threat of a heron attack. 2) Unfavorable water quality. If fear is the cause then the fish need to be able to feel secure when coming to the surface to feed. What I’d recommend be done to give the fish a sense of
Can a fish live in an outdoor pond?
Another thing to keep in mind is that all fish have different requirements, so you’ll need to be sure that first, the fish you want can actually survive in an outdoor pond, and second, will be able to handle whatever conditions you have (water temperature, pH levels, ambient air temperature, nutrient levels, etc.).
Are there any problems with my new goldfish?
New goldfish, new tank 3 weeks ago. All fine, no problems. Sunday. Introduced second fish, which was very lively and chased 1st fish around the tank for 2 days, but yesterday they seemed to … read more
How many goldfish are left in my indoor pond?
I have four large goldfish remaining in a 330 gal indoor pond… these fish came with the home eight years ago, along with two others that have died within the past eighteen months… A plecostomas (7 … read more
