Why are my fish dying?
Jess asked: I had 12 goldfish in an outdoor pond for about the last 5 or 6 years and have never had a problem, all of a sudden they have started dying. They begin with bulging eyes and appear bloated around the belly and then die within a day. About a month ago [...]
Posted on February 13, 2010 Filed Under Fish | 3 Comments
Should I keep my goldfish pond pump on always?
Dana B asked: Does anyone know how much electricity the pond pump pulls? Will it make a major impact on our electricity bill if we leave it on always?Lowry
Posted on January 24, 2010 Filed Under Fish | 2 Comments
What does a fish tank/pond water pump do?
sjcpunx408 asked: I am planning to build a koi fish pond, and I know I need a water pump. All I know is that a water pump will circulates water. Does it do anything else? does it act like a filter? does it provide aeration or oxygen to the pond?Irving
Posted on January 16, 2010 Filed Under Fish | 3 Comments
When is a good time to turn off a pond pump?
Ooohlala asked: I listened to someone’s advice and turned it off when it reached below 50 degrees and resulted in sludge and decaying mess in the bottom of the pond. 4 out of 5 fish (all less than 4 inches long) are now dead. I think the pond needs to continue circulating throughout the winter [...]
Posted on January 13, 2010 Filed Under Fish | 3 Comments
How do i fix my koi pond water pump? If there is no way to repair it, where can I buy a new one, in L.A?
Chris C asked: ok, bought a home w/ a koi pond and i think the pump has gone out and i dont know how to fix it and the water has turned GREEN! i am afraid the fish will not make it out of this.Bedford
Posted on January 11, 2010 Filed Under Fish | 5 Comments
I have a new koi pond but my fish keep dying?
tina asked: I have a new Koi pond made out of concrete. Before I put my Koi I went and bought some little gold fish but they keep dying. I’ve check the water and everything is good. What I have notice is that their eye get bloody can it be the paint that [...]
Posted on December 4, 2009 Filed Under Fish | 5 Comments
can you put mopani wood in a pond with gold fish?
hms asked: I am soaking it in water first to get the tannins out. I’ve read people have trouble with it in aquariums has anyone experience anything with this wood in a pond setting? I have 12 gold fish and 3 orfs. couple frogs and tadpoles. Its about 1300 gallons.Cathal
Posted on November 23, 2009 Filed Under Fish | 4 Comments
I have a gold fish pond that is about a foot deep , Will it completly freeze over. I have a deicer?
Linda B asked: If it will completly freeze except for the deicer hole should I leave the pump running? My pond is 12″ deep, 3ft. wide and 15ft long.Sarita
Posted on November 21, 2009 Filed Under Fish | 6 Comments
Do you have a pond with gold fish?
MadforMAC asked: I recently put a small pond in my yard, stocking it with gold fish. I use AquaSafe (neutralized chlorine and heavy metals, helps with protective slime coating of fish) because I have hard water. No pump because it’s in the farthest end of my backyard (no electricity out there!).
Cleaning it almost weekly [...]
Posted on November 16, 2009 Filed Under Fish | 9 Comments
Living plants and creatures to add to my koi/gold fish pond. It gets way too much algea as it is in the sun?
raina asked: I know that the pond is in a bad location, but I cannot exactly move it now. so I have shade trees growing and tarps covering it for now, but I **** the way that looks.Gareth
Posted on November 5, 2009 Filed Under Fish | 4 Comments
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