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  1. Have a couple of questions for the Newsletter I've been dying to ask.

    A. Why are partial water changes recommended for ponds, especially since a fair amount evaporates and if you use a regulator, it's replaced a little at a time on a regular basis? Does the need for water changes depend on how well the pond is oxygenated, e.g., whether you have a waterfall and fountains operating?

    B. How often should a pond be emptied, washed down, and refilled? If you have a stable pond, and clear water, does this throw your pond out of whack and create problems with restabilizing the pond?—See reply.



  2. I would like to know what the formula of salt per 100 gallons of water is. I have some stressed fish... —See reply.


  3. I moved into a house that has a small fish pond. It is so dirty and I want to clean it out but I know nothing about fish ponds nor fish. I found 4 goldfish in the pond they look about 5 inches. Do I take the fish out and put them in a bucket while I clean the little pond? Do I use tap water in the bucket and in the water to replace the old water? I don't want the fish to die but they will I would think if I can't get the water changed. —See reply.


  4. I am thinking of digging a farm pond on my property. The pond would be for our enjoyment but also to possibly raise Koi for resale. Also, could I put other fish (Cat, Bass, or panfish) in the pond? Would the Koi co-habit with these fish? —See reply.


  5. Many of my fish are 'swimming' up to the hole in the ice which the heater has kept open all winter. I'm not sure what is happening. —See reply.



  6. My goldfish pond is about 1 foot deep and about 4-5 feet wide, holds about 150 gallons. What can I do about keeping the water temperature high enough to keep the fish from hibernating? —See reply.



  7. I was wondering if a normal domestic koi fish I bought from the local koi shop for $4 would ever grow to win a Koi competition if the color is nice and its healthy, or does it matter about the history of where my koi came from and how much I bought the koi for? —See reply.




  8. I have an outdoor pond and want to take the goldfish out while I clean it. I have a large plastic box ( the type that can be used on pick-up trucks or for storage). I want to know if it would be okay to keep my fish in there for a few days or could it be toxic for them. —See reply.




  9. This is my first year of owning a pond. I am not sure how to winterize. I would appreciate your assistance or let me know where I could get assistance. —See reply.



  10. Some of my young koi are losing their scales. I am already treating them for both bacteria and parasites. They don't seem to be having any problems with it but do the scales grow back? —See reply.



  11. I have a small fish pond in Canada with koi fish that have grown to a pretty good size. They are too big to bring inside, so I would like to keep them outside. Will they freeze or hibernate or something or will they die? —See reply.



  12. Our pond water has a cloudy green cast to it.  What is causing this and how do we get rid of it? —See reply.


  13. What are acceptable water testing levels for pH, ammonia, nitrates, nitrites, oxygen? —See reply.




  14. I have heard about adding salt to my pond. What is the purpose and when should I do it? Also, how much do I add, what type of salt is used and is it harmful to my plants? —See reply.



  15. How many fish can I have in my pond? Is there a size to gallons of water formula? —See reply.



  16. What is causing a white foam on top of the water? —See reply.



  17. I have both Koi and Goldfish in my pond - I wish to only have Koi. I am obviously an amateur - I can't tell the difference between the two - in the next few weeks I'll be getting my pond going for the warmer season and want the Goldfish "outta here". —See reply.