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nicholasthamch
New User


Aug 5, 2005, 12:35 PM

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I'm New so Is my Pond Can't Post
New Pond but got a small problem now is the water always green n algae is growing like hell do i need a stonger UV light.



Please advise
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Koi38
Senior Member


Aug 5, 2005, 7:26 PM

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Re: [nicholasthamch] I'm New so Is my Pond [In reply to] Can't Post
Hi Nicholas,

You have a very attractive pondCool You could be suffering from a new pond syndrome, its normal. What kind of algea are you talking about carpet or string algea. If carpet algea its okay but if its string just pull it out. What kind of filtration do you have and the wattage of your UV.

rgds,
Jon

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lilhelper
Member


Aug 6, 2005, 1:17 AM

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Re: [nicholasthamch] I'm New so Is my Pond [In reply to] Can't Post
it looks like an egyptian style pond!!!

just put some papyrus on both sides of the pond and BOOM
theyre you go
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1 ochiba shigure 13"-14"
1 aka bekko 8"-9"
2 Matsunosuke kohaku.
1 9"-10" Shusui
1 Matsunosuke Showa
1 Matsunosuke Sanke
1 10"-12" Yamabuki ogon


DONE WITH MY POND, look at it in members pond, under MY NEW POND.



Lawrencesystems
Koi Lover


Aug 6, 2005, 3:55 AM

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Re: [nicholasthamch] I'm New so Is my Pond [In reply to] Can't Post
Hi there Nic,

Nice work on a beautiful looking pond. Try scooping a glass of water from the pond, if the water is def green, maybes wait a few weeks to see if your uv kicks in, else, maybe get a new bulb or a stronger one. Some times takes a while for a uv to start working i've heard. I'm guessing it looks green (algae on the bottom of your pond - which is good as a source of food for your fish) but the glass of water is clear, then that's not a problem :)
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http://www.lawrencesystems.net
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Pond: 2.5mtr x 2.5mtr x 0.65mtr (1500 gallons approx)
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1x Hikarimono Gin Matsuba / 1x Yamabuki Ogon / 2x Kohaku / 4x Ghost Carp / 1x Mirror Carp / 2x Green Tench / 6x Golden Orfe / 2x Blue Orfe / 5x Sarasa Comets / 2x Goldfish


lilhelper
Member


Aug 6, 2005, 5:04 AM

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Re: [Lawrencesystems] I'm New so Is my Pond [In reply to] Can't Post
he or she should see results in 2 or 3 days, UVs dont kick in they should be working right away.
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1 ochiba shigure 13"-14"
1 aka bekko 8"-9"
2 Matsunosuke kohaku.
1 9"-10" Shusui
1 Matsunosuke Showa
1 Matsunosuke Sanke
1 10"-12" Yamabuki ogon


DONE WITH MY POND, look at it in members pond, under MY NEW POND.



fireworkblast66
Member


Aug 6, 2005, 11:43 AM

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Re: [lilhelper] I'm New so Is my Pond [In reply to] Can't Post
hey i really like your pond! i also like that thing in the center which i think is a waterfallCrazy i think eric has a good idea about your pond, put some papyrus plants in it. also if plants will help with your green water. water lettuce and water hyacinth are great plants! the filter fish poop lol and also clear up the water...plus they add some attraction to the pond lol good luck with pond keeping! you should post some pics of you fish if you have any yetSmile or are getting any.
Thanks Marshall
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Upgrading to 3700+ Gallon Pond - 3325 GPH Pump
Homemade 140Gallon Filter


fireworkblast66
Member


Aug 6, 2005, 11:45 AM

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Re: [fireworkblast66] I'm New so Is my Pond [In reply to] Can't Post
o i didnt notice! it looks like you have some veggie filtersSmile i think that is a smart move for you to have! oh and i also like the way things are centeredWinkgood luck once again!
Thanks Marshall
__________________________________________________
Upgrading to 3700+ Gallon Pond - 3325 GPH Pump
Homemade 140Gallon Filter


Lawrencesystems
Koi Lover


Aug 6, 2005, 4:50 PM

Post #8 of 14 (2496 views)
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Re: [lilhelper] I'm New so Is my Pond [In reply to] Can't Post
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he or she should see results in 2 or 3 days, UVs dont kick in they should be working right away.
'kick in' is a figure of speach.. meaning seeing results ;op
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http://www.lawrencesystems.net
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Pond: 2.5mtr x 2.5mtr x 0.65mtr (1500 gallons approx)
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1x Hikarimono Gin Matsuba / 1x Yamabuki Ogon / 2x Kohaku / 4x Ghost Carp / 1x Mirror Carp / 2x Green Tench / 6x Golden Orfe / 2x Blue Orfe / 5x Sarasa Comets / 2x Goldfish


lilhelper
Member


Aug 8, 2005, 11:42 AM

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Re: [Lawrencesystems] I'm New so Is my Pond [In reply to] Can't Post
well im sorry, but most ppl understand Kick in, and different figures of speech.
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1 ochiba shigure 13"-14"
1 aka bekko 8"-9"
2 Matsunosuke kohaku.
1 9"-10" Shusui
1 Matsunosuke Showa
1 Matsunosuke Sanke
1 10"-12" Yamabuki ogon


DONE WITH MY POND, look at it in members pond, under MY NEW POND.



Lawrencesystems
Koi Lover


Aug 8, 2005, 6:23 PM

Post #10 of 14 (2295 views)
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well im sorry, but most ppl understand Kick in, and different figures of speech.
love your attitudeTongue
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http://www.lawrencesystems.net
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Pond: 2.5mtr x 2.5mtr x 0.65mtr (1500 gallons approx)
------------------------------------
1x Hikarimono Gin Matsuba / 1x Yamabuki Ogon / 2x Kohaku / 4x Ghost Carp / 1x Mirror Carp / 2x Green Tench / 6x Golden Orfe / 2x Blue Orfe / 5x Sarasa Comets / 2x Goldfish


nicholasthamch
New User


Aug 16, 2005, 8:48 PM

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Re: [Koi38] I'm New so Is my Pond [In reply to] Can't Post
Hi koi38,

Sorry for the late reply , the filtration that i have is seperated to 3 sections 1 section of it is fill up with brush 2 section lava stone,corals and the top layer with the hard cotton thingy n about the UV not really sure about how many watt is it will let you know so wat type of filtration do u think that i have .

Cheers

Nic


nicholasthamch
New User


Aug 16, 2005, 8:51 PM

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Re: [Lawrencesystems] I'm New so Is my Pond [In reply to] Can't Post
hi lawrence,

thanks alot for ur advice , the bottom of my pond is carpet algae but at the sides are most probably string .

regards

nic


Koi38
Senior Member


Aug 17, 2005, 7:14 AM

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Re: [nicholasthamch] I'm New so Is my Pond [In reply to] Can't Post
Hi Nic,

As long as your fish are happy and water quality is good thats the main thing, IMHOSmile If you water start to turn green coz of sulight its either your UV is not strong enough or the globe needs repalcement. UV globes only lasts 12months after that forget it(replace it)Wink

How do you clean your filters???

rgds,
Jon

"DuKu Friendly"
_____________________________________
"No one is ever too old to know better"

http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/Koi38/


badkarma
Koi Lover

Aug 17, 2005, 9:45 AM

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Re: [nicholasthamch] I'm New so Is my Pond [In reply to] Can't Post
Cooltry some barley pellets??? check it out at the local pond shop. works for me.

 
 
 



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