http://koionline.forumotion.com/feed/? Latest topics Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:28:25 GMT 10 http://i21.servimg.com/u/f21/11/43/03/16/koionl12.gif http://koionline.forumotion.com/feed/? http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/bobby-s-new-pond-t906.htm Bobby ]]> Posts on pond building Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:36:55 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/bobby-s-new-pond-t906.htm#5198 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/bobby-s-new-pond-t906.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/chat-koi-related-f33/2009-winter-water-tempretures-t786.htm wayneb
5 June 2009
Rained the whole day so far.

Kraai Fontein, Western Cape
House tempreture : 16.2*C
Pond tempreture : 32 000L : 17*C]]> Chat - Koi related Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:12:27 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/chat-koi-related-f33/2009-winter-water-tempretures-t786.htm#4269 http://koionline.forumotion.com/chat-koi-related-f33/2009-winter-water-tempretures-t786.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/rhenosterkop-koiponds-i-have-a-vision-t282.htm Colyn Hi ... I am a new guy here ... this is my story ... as posted on another forum. From the day that I moved into my new Study and looked through the window I knew that I wanted a Koipond. The lawn are was just way to big and during Winter it looks like a semi desert. The half dead grass is depressing to say the least and I wanted to reduce that dramatically. The large open lawn is visible here and it is obvious that there is a lot of maintenance involved in this area. We have problems ... Posts on pond building Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:52:52 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/rhenosterkop-koiponds-i-have-a-vision-t282.htm#940 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/rhenosterkop-koiponds-i-have-a-vision-t282.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/general-f30/2009-beeding-season-t1012.htm Jaco I have so far successfully spawned Doistu Kujaku end Sanke.



Fry started hatching today.
Next are Shusui and Doitsu Ochiba.]]> General Sat, 03 Oct 2009 19:37:46 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/general-f30/2009-beeding-season-t1012.htm#5662 http://koionline.forumotion.com/general-f30/2009-beeding-season-t1012.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/jokes-general-f26/unreal-t1070.htm Marius Bezuidenhout He just bought a new boat and decided to take her for the maiden voyage. This was his first boat and he wasn't quite sure of the exact 'Standard Operating Procedures' for launching it off a ramp, but figured it couldn't be too hard. He consulted his local boat dealer for advice; they just said "don't let the trailer get too deep when you launch the boat". Well, he didn't know what they meant by that as he could barely get the trailer in the water at all! Anyhow, here's ... Jokes - General Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:28:25 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/jokes-general-f26/unreal-t1070.htm#6384 http://koionline.forumotion.com/jokes-general-f26/unreal-t1070.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/koi-related-equipment-for-sale-f7/koi-clocks-t773.htm Eugen R900 Each
E-mail Me At xflow@telkomsa.net



]]> Koi related equipment for sale Thu, 28 May 2009 16:40:36 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/koi-related-equipment-for-sale-f7/koi-clocks-t773.htm#4176 http://koionline.forumotion.com/koi-related-equipment-for-sale-f7/koi-clocks-t773.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/general-f30/air-pumps-versus-water-pumps-with-bakki-shower-t1069.htm Admin I have created a new +- 100 000 liter pond (15 x 7) (in progress), to accommodate newly hatched fry. I need to make an urgent decision. Option 1 Only an air compressor with various air stones like most people do it. Option 2 Two submersible pumps, each pulling from 15 meter x 40 mm irrigation pipes lying on the bottom, full of holes, covered with stockings to prevent the fry from being sucked in, and returning via bakki showers. I will appreciate your inputs ... General Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:07:20 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/general-f30/air-pumps-versus-water-pumps-with-bakki-shower-t1069.htm#6373 http://koionline.forumotion.com/general-f30/air-pumps-versus-water-pumps-with-bakki-shower-t1069.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/chat-koi-related-f33/how-do-you-fix-a-hole-in-a-plastic-sand-filter-t1065.htm Admin I have got the second sand filter that starts to leak due to a hole/crack in the seam. I fixed the first hole easily by drilling a large hole on that spot, and installed a tank connector with a screw lid on the connector. Quite handy, because I sometimes do backwashes using this opening by unscrewing the lid. However, the hole on the other one is on the bend close to the top lid, and this trick will not work. I have tried fiber glass, but because it is a plastic sandfilter, it ... Chat - Koi related Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:54:09 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/chat-koi-related-f33/how-do-you-fix-a-hole-in-a-plastic-sand-filter-t1065.htm#6314 http://koionline.forumotion.com/chat-koi-related-f33/how-do-you-fix-a-hole-in-a-plastic-sand-filter-t1065.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/equipment-f31/pedrollo-pumps-t1038.htm daan I am considering replacing my existing pool pump with a Pedrollo .45 which will reduce my electricity bill. I see the pump does not have leaf trap, so how do I install an inline leaf trap. Anybody had this problem? Equipment Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:09:12 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/equipment-f31/pedrollo-pumps-t1038.htm#6039 http://koionline.forumotion.com/equipment-f31/pedrollo-pumps-t1038.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/equipment-f31/submersible-pumps-t1032.htm Admin
Atman with 7m head and therefore ideal for ponds with a waterfall. R 880.00. (15 available)



]]> Equipment Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:14:52 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/equipment-f31/submersible-pumps-t1032.htm#5955 http://koionline.forumotion.com/equipment-f31/submersible-pumps-t1032.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/equipment-f31/submersible-pumps-available-t228.htm Admin
Aqua H2o - 8000 liters/hour, 180 watts = R 400.00 (internal & external)
Aqua H2o - 2000 liters/hour, 36 watts = R 150.00

Available at our premises

]]> Equipment Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:02:24 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/equipment-f31/submersible-pumps-available-t228.htm#679 http://koionline.forumotion.com/equipment-f31/submersible-pumps-available-t228.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/equipment-f31/please-help-t1068.htm Wayne Coetzee Hi, Can any one offer advice how to to fix a sandfilter lid? During the coarse of last night my lid of my sand filter decided to spring a leak. It is held down by screws. What appears to of happened is the threaded part in the housing of the filter has broken /split. What I was thinking of doing is drilling a hole through the chamber anb using a brass bolt from the inside out and placing a wing nut on the top. Has anyone experienced this kind of problem before? I appreciate ... Equipment Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:50:05 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/equipment-f31/please-help-t1068.htm#6348 http://koionline.forumotion.com/equipment-f31/please-help-t1068.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/want-to-build-a-pond-for-my-dad-t1067.htm angryant Hi there guys I am looking at building a pond for my dad as i have got so much plesure out of mine but really want to make it as user and maintanace free as possible also coast effective, does anyone know were i can get a nice size fiberglass shell that i can just put in the ground, and which will be the best filter system for it, does not have to be more than 10 000l even a little less., he lives in cape town Posts on pond building Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:49:10 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/want-to-build-a-pond-for-my-dad-t1067.htm#6340 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/want-to-build-a-pond-for-my-dad-t1067.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/indoor-ponds-t1066.htm Chris Maritz I would like some feedback on everyones feelings about building a pond indoors... I want to build a new bigger pond and I have a big outside room which I'm considering converting to a koi pond and then decorating around there! This would be nice but I'm not sure if it'll affect the koi being indoors ie. not enough sunshine etc. Posts on pond building Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:49:28 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/indoor-ponds-t1066.htm#6326 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/indoor-ponds-t1066.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/koi-food-f37/shogun-food-t1064.htm Chris Maritz I need some help from everyone especially people using Shogun Koi food. I use to feed my Koi Tetra 3-in-1 pond sticks and was happy with it. Then after speaking to various people I thought I'd try Shogun. I bought 1 pack around 3 months ago and this weekend I opened a new pack I bought. I noticed that my fish weren't eating as eagerly as before with the Tetra and now with the new pack of Shogun they are eager at feeding time again. I've been having problems with illness (bacteria) and I ... Koi Food Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:53:18 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/koi-food-f37/shogun-food-t1064.htm#6262 http://koionline.forumotion.com/koi-food-f37/shogun-food-t1064.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/adi-s-new-pond-t1026.htm Adi Ok, almost finished put have a nice record of the process. The pond is in Midrand, on a small holding, we have borehole water, and lots of space. Pond consists of a top, small pond, about 30cm deep, planted and stocked with some tilapia and 4 gold fish, as well as a bull frog. It has water lillies, yellow and white. Looking for red and blue (in case somebody has for sale). Total volume around 2500l. The bottom pond, is around 45000l and is build from bricks with a coincrete filled ... Posts on pond building Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:47:10 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/adi-s-new-pond-t1026.htm#5853 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/adi-s-new-pond-t1026.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/equipment-f31/diy-venturi-t1063.htm Adi With a 25mm reducer and a piece of irregation pipe my venturi works wonderfull and cost only R30 in material. Any interst? If yes will post some pics and a materials list. Equipment Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:29:05 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/equipment-f31/diy-venturi-t1063.htm#6259 http://koionline.forumotion.com/equipment-f31/diy-venturi-t1063.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/equipment-f31/hakko-air-pumps-t1054.htm Marius Bezuidenhout Can anyone tell me if the Hakko pumps are any good? What make of pump is reliable that should last a long while without doing to many repairs? Equipment Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:42:53 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/equipment-f31/hakko-air-pumps-t1054.htm#6203 http://koionline.forumotion.com/equipment-f31/hakko-air-pumps-t1054.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/general-f30/my-yamabuki-x-purachina-spawning-2009-t1060.htm Admin I planned my first 2009 controlled (natural) spawning for Saturday and they did not disappoint me. One 82 cm Japanese bred Yamabuki female and I had to use three male Chogoru Purachina's to do the trick, as two of them battled to get the eggs out due to the size of the female. (Normally two males for a female) Males: One Doitsu, One Ginrin and one normal Wagoi. They should produce great Hariwake's considering the bloodlines, and the advantage of Ogons is that you do not have to ... General Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:19:33 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/general-f30/my-yamabuki-x-purachina-spawning-2009-t1060.htm#6248 http://koionline.forumotion.com/general-f30/my-yamabuki-x-purachina-spawning-2009-t1060.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/rebuilding-my-pond-t782.htm albie I have decided to rebuild my existing 8500l pond due to the massive leakage of water. I am using the same area, as this is next to my braai area and will use most of the old structures. I will dig to 2m, but the concrete slab will make the pond shallower. I also want to re-plaster the settlement chamber. Some photos: As it was Empty pond: Will start digging on Saturday. Please advise as I go on. Albie Posts on pond building Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:36:04 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/rebuilding-my-pond-t782.htm#4235 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/rebuilding-my-pond-t782.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/discussion-of-varieties-f41/help-identifying-this-t1062.htm Chris Maritz
I would like some help identifying what variety the below Koi would be clasified under. I bred this one a while ago and I think it's a beatufil fish!



]]> Discussion of varieties Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:26:10 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/discussion-of-varieties-f41/help-identifying-this-t1062.htm#6257 http://koionline.forumotion.com/discussion-of-varieties-f41/help-identifying-this-t1062.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/khv-f11/one-day-khv-seminar-t1046.htm Collin Hi All We are on our way home from a Koi buying trip. But we first had to stop off in Europe to do some marketing for our farm’s exports next winter. During our stay in Europe we met up with Modi Haimi one of the most knowable persons on KHV that I had the pleasure off meeting. We had dinner and sat and talked for 4 hours just about KHV. I asked him if he would come and share his knowledge on KHV with us in South Africa and to my surprise he agreed to come to South Africa and ... KHV Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:04:42 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/khv-f11/one-day-khv-seminar-t1046.htm#6135 http://koionline.forumotion.com/khv-f11/one-day-khv-seminar-t1046.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/algae-green-water-blanket-weed-f47/gin-clear-water-t1044.htm Ernst
For all of us who have been fixating in 'gin clear' water..(most of us!)
I found this article very interesting and this summer I'm going to give it a try!

http://www.koikichi.com/the-pond/gin-clear-water.php]]> Algae / Green water / Blanket weed Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:16:15 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/algae-green-water-blanket-weed-f47/gin-clear-water-t1044.htm#6122 http://koionline.forumotion.com/algae-green-water-blanket-weed-f47/gin-clear-water-t1044.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/discussion-of-varieties-f41/identifying-koi-varieties-t1058.htm VWard I bought my first 10 fish about a year ago. I just bought fish I thought was pretty. They have certainly changed a lot the past year. The last month I have started reading about the different varieties as I would like to know what it is I have. Is it as simple as matching your koi to a description found on the web? If someone for ex. wants to sell a Kohaku, was it the owner who decided it is a Kohaku or is there a governing body who looks at your fish and can tell you what you have? Sorry, might ... Discussion of varieties Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:14:06 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/discussion-of-varieties-f41/identifying-koi-varieties-t1058.htm#6211 http://koionline.forumotion.com/discussion-of-varieties-f41/identifying-koi-varieties-t1058.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/koi-for-sale-f6/where-can-i-buy-koi-in-centurion-t1057.htm VWard I want to buy some good quality koi. Any suggestions on where to buy around Centurion Pta? Koi for sale Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:50:55 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/koi-for-sale-f6/where-can-i-buy-koi-in-centurion-t1057.htm#6210 http://koionline.forumotion.com/koi-for-sale-f6/where-can-i-buy-koi-in-centurion-t1057.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/chat-not-koi-related-f34/inexhaustible-energy-t1059.htm NanceWelch When the world is looking forward to energy independence, renewable sources of energy have become popular. The renewable energy sources are those which can be replenished again and again, without the fear of it getting extinct. Moreover, the renewable sources are environment friendly and does not cause any harm to the environment like the fossil fuels. The major sources of renewable energy are the sun, wind and the ocean water. The amount of energy present in these sources is so large that ... Chat - Not Koi related Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:19:50 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/chat-not-koi-related-f34/inexhaustible-energy-t1059.htm#6234 http://koionline.forumotion.com/chat-not-koi-related-f34/inexhaustible-energy-t1059.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/koi-food-f37/what-should-i-be-feeding-my-koi-t1051.htm angryant hi there all well I really dont know what to do as I really want the best for my koi like myself I dont mind spending a little more on a good meal and I would like to get the best for them at a reasonable price everyone has a different opinion on what to feed, but really am tired of people saying that this is bad and that's no good please guys what is the best off the shelf koi food and were in CPT can I get it. at the moment I am feeding 40% aquanutra Hi protein 50% aquanutra maintenance 10% ... Koi Food Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:40:27 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/koi-food-f37/what-should-i-be-feeding-my-koi-t1051.htm#6184 http://koionline.forumotion.com/koi-food-f37/what-should-i-be-feeding-my-koi-t1051.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/khv-f11/study-shows-effects-of-khv-vaccine-t407.htm wayneb
See full article here - http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/item.php?news=1728]]> KHV Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:28:59 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/khv-f11/study-shows-effects-of-khv-vaccine-t407.htm#1628 http://koionline.forumotion.com/khv-f11/study-shows-effects-of-khv-vaccine-t407.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/chat-not-koi-related-f34/generators-and-pumps-t1056.htm Marius Bezuidenhout Tanzania is full of surprises. They are running out of power since they make use of Hydro electricity and the rainy season will only start within the next week or two. This forced TANESCO( Tanzanian Elect supply company) to switch the power off every second day for about 12 hours at a time. Needless to say I went out to buy a small generator just to keep things going. The biggest ‘shock’ is the price: Generator: Power rating: 3kW. Price: R1933.70 15 Amp power cord: R8.28/m The ... Chat - Not Koi related Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:18:49 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/chat-not-koi-related-f34/generators-and-pumps-t1056.htm#6208 http://koionline.forumotion.com/chat-not-koi-related-f34/generators-and-pumps-t1056.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/koi-related-equipment-for-sale-f7/air-blower-for-sale-t1055.htm Cliff Had this air blower on my jacuzzi pool.....had too many problems with the air jets on the actual pool leaking so decided to just close up the jets. I bought this about a year ago and honestly only ever switched it on about 4 times......has maybe run a max of an hour the time I've had it. So want to sell it, paid R1000 for it, will sell it for R600. I'm not too sure if in a kaldness system this would work, it's quite powerful, just not sure if kaldness airpumps needs to run 24/7. Anyhow...thought ... Koi related equipment for sale Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:17:25 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/koi-related-equipment-for-sale-f7/air-blower-for-sale-t1055.htm#6205 http://koionline.forumotion.com/koi-related-equipment-for-sale-f7/air-blower-for-sale-t1055.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/photo-gallery-f25/martin-s-pond-t1049.htm ogidni Hi all I've been lurking here for ages now and thought it was time to make a contribution to the site. Here are pics of my pond. Approx 8000 litres, sandfilter, UV and Biofilter and 9 fish in the pond. I love this hobby but its been a bit of a pain because I paid landscaper who knows #^#%# about building a koi pond to construct it - so I've had a few problems with the filtration and with leaks. At the moment the pond is all green because my UV filter has perished and needs to be ... Photo gallery Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:05:52 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/photo-gallery-f25/martin-s-pond-t1049.htm#6164 http://koionline.forumotion.com/photo-gallery-f25/martin-s-pond-t1049.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/jokes-general-f26/oldie-t1053.htm Marius Bezuidenhout n Ou tannie loop in die straat en sleep twee plastiese vuilgoed sakke agterna. Een van die sakke het deurgeskuur en sy verloor van die R20.00 note. 'n Polisieman sien dit en stop haar en noem dit dat sy besig is om haar geld te verloor. Baie dankie man ek sal terugstap en dit optel. Die polisieman is nuuskierig en vra haar toe waar kry sy so baie geld en hy hoop nie dis gesteel nie. Nee antwoord die tannie, ek bly mos langs LOFTUS se parkeergronde, met die rugby staan ... Jokes - General Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:16:31 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/jokes-general-f26/oldie-t1053.htm#6197 http://koionline.forumotion.com/jokes-general-f26/oldie-t1053.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/koi-for-sale-f6/koi-for-sale-in-blouberg-t1050.htm angryant Good day to you all I am selling 4 of my koi all four were bought at Nishiki Koi Farm the reason i am selling them is i have to many, I live in bluberg cape town, Koi for sale Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:51:10 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/koi-for-sale-f6/koi-for-sale-in-blouberg-t1050.htm#6175 http://koionline.forumotion.com/koi-for-sale-f6/koi-for-sale-in-blouberg-t1050.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/my-first-pond-t744.htm DAVID

]]> Posts on pond building Thu, 07 May 2009 14:01:41 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/my-first-pond-t744.htm#3862 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/my-first-pond-t744.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/koi-for-sale-f6/small-koi-for-sale-t1048.htm Adi Looking for some small koi 10cm size, for my pond, in the Johannesburg / PTA area. Quanity around 40-50.......
Does anybody have for sale, at a reasonable price?]]> Koi for sale Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:34:49 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/koi-for-sale-f6/small-koi-for-sale-t1048.htm#6152 http://koionline.forumotion.com/koi-for-sale-f6/small-koi-for-sale-t1048.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/general-f30/doitsu-ochiba-and-shusui-t1035.htm Jaco I decided to breed Doitsu Ochiba but there should be a few full scalled ones also. Female Male I added a Kohaku male just to see what happens. They are not as small as they look. Some eggs, hope there are enough Also spawned Shusui here is a pic of the female and one of the males used. General Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:52:30 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/general-f30/doitsu-ochiba-and-shusui-t1035.htm#6002 http://koionline.forumotion.com/general-f30/doitsu-ochiba-and-shusui-t1035.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/chat-koi-related-f33/new-cost-of-electricity-t818.htm Ernst
So the running cost of my pond has almost doubled to R950 per month for using 1.5kw/h for all pumps, air pumps and UV light.]]> Chat - Koi related Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:47:34 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/chat-koi-related-f33/new-cost-of-electricity-t818.htm#4523 http://koionline.forumotion.com/chat-koi-related-f33/new-cost-of-electricity-t818.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/khv-f11/khv-from-the-sakks-health-guide-t1047.htm Chris Neaves Hi, Sounds like a very interesting seminar in January 2010 - I will definitely be attending. In the mean time here is the section on KHV that I am writing for the new SAKKS Health Guide. SAKKS issues the Health Manual / Health Guide free of charge to members. This is a cut and paste so I see the pictures did not come out and some of the text may be a little jumbled as it is associated with pictures. It is not finished - however this may answer some of your questions and stimulate ... KHV Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:31:50 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/khv-f11/khv-from-the-sakks-health-guide-t1047.htm#6139 http://koionline.forumotion.com/khv-f11/khv-from-the-sakks-health-guide-t1047.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/what-should-i-bear-in-mind-f22/nitrate-sky-high-please-help-t1042.htm angryant amonia 0.1mg/litre
nitrite 0.1mg/litre
ph 7
nitrate 100mg/litre

the nitate is off the scale what should i do i had already done a water change of about 20% could that have pushed the nitrate up tap water?

what should i do to get it back down. every other reading is 100%]]> What should I bear in mind Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:18:02 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/what-should-i-bear-in-mind-f22/nitrate-sky-high-please-help-t1042.htm#6097 http://koionline.forumotion.com/what-should-i-bear-in-mind-f22/nitrate-sky-high-please-help-t1042.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/koi-related-equipment-for-sale-f7/koi-book-t1043.htm Pieter J de Villiers I thought that I had everything regarding literature about Koi. As I am a collector of Koi books (44), videos and DVD(62), you would think that I had everything there is to know about Koi covered. Well, wrong! I discovered this book at Happy Koi, prized a whopping R1 400-00! This book called: NISHIKIGOI MONDO , original written by Shuji Fujita, now translated into English, is “ A remarkable piece of work in which 18 leading experts answer more then 2,000 questions about Nishikigoi ... Koi related equipment for sale Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:48:54 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/koi-related-equipment-for-sale-f7/koi-book-t1043.htm#6117 http://koionline.forumotion.com/koi-related-equipment-for-sale-f7/koi-book-t1043.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/western-cape-chapter-f43/donation-by-bobby-t1040.htm Admin In respect of your gesture to donate R 5000.00 to the Wetern Cape Chapter of the Koi Society yesterday, I wish to say thank you very much. I trust that this together with your absolute positive attitude towards WCKC, your inputs and other donations to date will have a great and positive influence on the attitude amongst the local members and the committee. I believe that there is already a great change and enthusiasm and we are looking forward to a great future for WCKC. Be assure ... Western Cape Chapter Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:34:37 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/western-cape-chapter-f43/donation-by-bobby-t1040.htm#6072 http://koionline.forumotion.com/western-cape-chapter-f43/donation-by-bobby-t1040.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/current-pond-project-including-old-pond-picsupdated-9-8-09-t833.htm Cliff ok, so I bought a house that had a small little pond by my front door entrance, went thru the whole process of putting in koi and having them die due to my lack of knowledge over airation\filtration etc etc. SO over the last 6 years I have pretty much had my ups and downs, but has all been a good learning experience. So over the last 2 years I have pretty much jacked up on a good submersible and 2 bio filters which honestly keep my water crystal clear. Dont have a uv light or anything like that, ... Posts on pond building Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:31:20 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/current-pond-project-including-old-pond-picsupdated-9-8-09-t833.htm#4639 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/current-pond-project-including-old-pond-picsupdated-9-8-09-t833.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/discussion-of-varieties-f41/shiro-utsuri-t606.htm Admin I will be posting varieties under this new category for discussion. Please feel free to add any new variety for discussion under the same topic or post some of your shiros on this thread. The first variety under discussion is the Shiro Utsuri. The following is one of my local bred Shiros, not top quality, 60+ cm. Any views on the pros and cons will be appreciated. Discussion of varieties Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:29:06 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/discussion-of-varieties-f41/shiro-utsuri-t606.htm#2901 http://koionline.forumotion.com/discussion-of-varieties-f41/shiro-utsuri-t606.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/equipment-f31/pond-vacuum-s-t591.htm Admin
I need to buy one asap and found one at http://www.superpumps.co.za/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=302 for R 2495.00 (1400 watts)

Any other options? any views will be appreciated.]]> Equipment Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:21:04 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/equipment-f31/pond-vacuum-s-t591.htm#2795 http://koionline.forumotion.com/equipment-f31/pond-vacuum-s-t591.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/news-about-koi-related-issues-f10/hotspot-magazine-e-mag-issue-37-download-t1037.htm Admin


3 Megabytes, PDF Format

http://www.koionline.co.za/hotspot37.pdf]]> News about Koi related issues Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:22:21 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/news-about-koi-related-issues-f10/hotspot-magazine-e-mag-issue-37-download-t1037.htm#6018 http://koionline.forumotion.com/news-about-koi-related-issues-f10/hotspot-magazine-e-mag-issue-37-download-t1037.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/western-cape-chapter-f43/hi-utsuri-grow-and-show-t1034.htm Admin The following Hirasawa Hi Utsuri's are out there hopefully growing well for the Western Cape grow and show competition, to be judged at the 2010 annual koi show. Who is Hirasawa? Mr Hirasawa is the owner of Murusei Koi Farm. He started in the mid fifties with breeding and has become nowadays most probably the largest breeder in Niigata, there is no breeder around where stocks seems to last as long. Without any ending, millions of fish are produced by Mr Hirasawa and his ... Western Cape Chapter Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:40:05 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/western-cape-chapter-f43/hi-utsuri-grow-and-show-t1034.htm#5980 http://koionline.forumotion.com/western-cape-chapter-f43/hi-utsuri-grow-and-show-t1034.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/chat-koi-related-f33/diy-worm-farm-t1036.htm angryant hi there guys i want to start farming earth worms for my koi when i get home, have had a look around seen these plastic boxes on top of each other 3 high, but cant find a pic of what it looks like inside befor you put the soil in, also what earthworm is good for koi see you get diffrent types and what should i feed the earthworms that will be good for the koi. there is a guy that selling a 3 box high worm farm with starter kit worms and all for 450 rand is that a good price or should i try making ... Chat - Koi related Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:59:46 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/chat-koi-related-f33/diy-worm-farm-t1036.htm#6009 http://koionline.forumotion.com/chat-koi-related-f33/diy-worm-farm-t1036.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/help-needed-t1030.htm Haggers Hi everyone New to this here forum. Great site with alot of valuable information. Did a search, could not find the information I needed. I am in the process of building an indoor pond of about 700 litres (not for koi - too small). Intended for gold fish and some other species, would like to do a water wall effect of about 2m therefore I need a stronger pump. Now for my questions: Waterproofing - I have chose Waterblock as my weapon of choice - I have seen this mentioned ... Posts on pond building Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:06:10 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/help-needed-t1030.htm#5929 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/help-needed-t1030.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/algae-green-water-blanket-weed-f47/barley-straw-t905.htm gakes i read in one of your responses that you had great success with the use of barley straw. i have tried it for about 8 months and it did not work for me.maybe the way i used it was incorrect. i piled some loosely into pantihose ( lol new ) and kept it afloat by corking it and tying it at my venturi return lines for extra oxygen .any comments as to how it should be positioned in the pond if i did it incorrectly? all comments welcome from all koi lovers
thanks]]> Algae / Green water / Blanket weed Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:03:38 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/algae-green-water-blanket-weed-f47/barley-straw-t905.htm#5195 http://koionline.forumotion.com/algae-green-water-blanket-weed-f47/barley-straw-t905.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/evaporation-calculate-t1033.htm Adi
Oberving my top pond the water leaving sinks depending on the wind and heat, would be curious if that can be calulated.

this is for interest only...............]]> Posts on pond building Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:50:55 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/evaporation-calculate-t1033.htm#5964 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/evaporation-calculate-t1033.htm