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One of the most misunderstood happenings every year in the life of pond keepers is the spring PEA SOUP. The cries for “Oh my God, my pond is green!” echo throughout the land – somewhat akin to the age old cries of “the plague, the...
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It is caused (once again) by too much nutrients in the water. This algae is found most commonly during spring and summer. To eliminate this problem, the proper filtration of the water is important. Either biological or mechanical filtration is required to remove the...
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What is pH and Hardness? pH refers to the acidity or alkalinity of water. Different fish have learnt to adapt to different pH levels, thus, it’s important to know the requirements of your fish. Although many fish can adapt to a range of pH levels, fluctuations...
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A pH measurement will help us determine if our water is a proper place to put the fish. For our Koi ponds, the pH should normally be between 7.0 and 8.5, but it is probably acceptable to be anywhere between 5.5 and 9.0. Although most of the fish could tolerate a pH as...
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Ammonia is toxic to fish. Exposure to ammonia results in an increase in mucus on the fish. The increased mucus may harbour bacteria and parasites which will cause infection. Gills may also become swollen and both will result in the reduced ability of the fish to...
