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Rained after adding rock to Koi pond now water is gray?

Koi pond water gray I added new rock to my Koi pond and right after it rained.  Now the pond water is gray.  If I wait can the problem fix itself? What should I do?

Best way to get rid of nasty smelly koi pond substrate?

Koi pond substrate disposal I live on a military base to I am not allowed to leave it in the backyard. I have about two hundred pounds of this sand and gravel mix and it really really smells bad.  Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can get rid of it without spending money?

What is best way to minimize algae in an outdoor pond?

Minimize algae in outdoor pond I have a large outdoor pond at the new house I just moved to and I need to learn how to deal with the algae growing in it.  There are about twenty Koi and it is equipped with a pump, filter, and waterfall. There are a fair amount of aquatic [...]

Koi pond and goldfish over winter?

Winterize Koi Pond Winter has come and the water in my Koi pond is getting colder.  Both goldfish and Koi coexist in our pond without any aggression problems.  Now that the pond is getting colder should I move Koi or goldfish or both to an indoor tank?  Can I leave them in the pond over [...]

How do I get rid of foam on my Koi pond?

Koi pond has foam on surface My thousand gallon Koi pond has started to get a foam on the surface and the water is not as clear as it has been.  For a long time the water has been very clear.  I recently changed the UV bulb but other than that I am using the [...]

How can I rid my backyard fishpond of algae?

Clear up murky pond algae in water The water in my homemade backyard Koi fishpond is always murky and stagnant.  I have a filter and a water fountain but it does not seem to help. I can’t get the water to clear up. I a concerned the murky pond water will kill my Koi fish. [...]

I want to build a Koi Pond and have questions?

I want to build a Koi Pond I want to build a Koi Pond and have a list of questions that I would greatly appreciate if people can answer. 1. How much does a male or female Koi cost to build in Australia? 2. What other fish or animals can Koi live with? 3. How [...]

Koi pond reddish-brown?

Dοеѕ anyone know whаt іt means whеn a Koi pond turns a reddish-brown color?  Iѕ іt algae οf ѕοmе type?

Can Koi and goldfish live together in a garden pond?

What’s difference between goldfish & Koi carp?

Oυr nеw house came wіth a pond іn thе back garden thаt hаѕ fish іn іt. I саn’t tеll іf thеу аrе goldfish οr Koi carp.  Whаt іѕ thе dіffеrеnсе?  Hοw dο I tеll?