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joemusk
Koi Lover

Jun 13, 2007, 9:32 AM

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Hi all,

My water is clear, to slightly cloudy .But I can't seem to find out
what is keeping it an amber color??
All my test results are spot on.

Any ideas??

Jm sr


larz1
Koi Kichi


Jun 14, 2007, 7:13 PM

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Just guessing without numbers, but I would guess DOC with some tannins in the water. What are your water readings and describe your pond for us. (pictures are always good).
Just a thought, but take out 2 quart jars of water at the same time and add a tablespoon or two of Hydrogen Peroxide to one of them. See if it clears the tea color.


joemusk
Koi Lover

Jun 14, 2007, 7:52 PM

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I have almost totally changed my water, twice over 3000 gal.. So if I had tannins from some leaves over the winter
I thought it would be gone??

But I will try the Hydro-Perxi.


larz1
Koi Kichi


Jun 16, 2007, 4:16 AM

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Are there still leaves in the bottom of the pond??? Leaves with a high tanning content take a long time to break down on their own, and can become a health issue for your Koi if you don't clean them up.


joemusk
Koi Lover

Jun 16, 2007, 10:03 PM

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Hey thanks for the help,

No there are no leaves left in my pond. The water has been changed twice by almost
2500 gal on both times.

I will tryt the hydro-perx today, stay tuned.

Jm sr


joemusk
Koi Lover

Jun 16, 2007, 10:05 PM

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Thanks for all the help.

I have changed my water twice and 2500 gals. both times.

I will be trying the hydro-perx today, stay tuned.

Jm sr


joemusk
Koi Lover

Jun 17, 2007, 5:24 AM

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I tried the hydro-perx but the color remained the same??

Any other ideas??


js777
Koi Lover

Jun 20, 2007, 1:25 PM

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I'd recommend to use good activated carbon in your last filter chamber, just before the water goes back into the pond.
Activated carbon is known to remove tannins from "amber" water to clear it up.

 
 
 



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