http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/-t1.htm The most active topic, only members can view, please register for free. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:07:37 GMT 10 http://i21.servimg.com/u/f21/11/43/03/16/koionl12.gif http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/-t1.htm 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/posts-on-pond-building-f17/pool-pond-waterproofing-t1127.htm Haggers Any of you guys use or consider using the following products: http://www.poolsolutions.co.za/ (prices for products and installation is quoted on the site) http://www.goodyearpoolpaint.com/ http://www.cosmodec.co.za/Marbleine_brochure.htm (this site has been mentioned before on here) http://paintapool.com/ (uses a quarsite coating) Seems relatively economical but I am not sure if it is suitable for koi given that they state the use is for pools? Anybody use this for their ... Posts on pond building Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:07:37 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/pool-pond-waterproofing-t1127.htm#6934 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/pool-pond-waterproofing-t1127.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/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/posts-on-pond-building-f17/concrete-pond-advice-needed-t1108.htm Chris Maritz I need help here. When building a concrete pond would it be better to leave the walls & floor concrete plaster with sealant or would it be better to fiberglass it? Posts on pond building Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:39:19 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/concrete-pond-advice-needed-t1108.htm#6789 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/concrete-pond-advice-needed-t1108.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/advice-required-please-t1092.htm David Coetzee
Ok, I have a hole next to my pond that i want to build a filter in.

Can someone run me trhough how to do it.
Base, walls, plaster or not. Sealer.

hole +\- 3m long 1m wide 90cm deep.

water will flow in from settlement, and i want to add inserts to make it into three chambers.

Thanks Guys]]> Posts on pond building Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:10:30 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/advice-required-please-t1092.htm#6610 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/advice-required-please-t1092.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/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/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/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/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/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 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/can-i-modify-my-existing-newly-built-pond-t1029.htm Cliff Cant believe I want to do this, but the bug has bitten badly and when I'd built my pond I thought I had a nice size, but since finding this forum I realise I have a "splash" pond and so therefore want bigger. Now where I currently built my pond I managed only a 4.2x1.6m pond thats 1.4m deep, I have been thinking now and have thought that around the corner from my pond I have another 5 meters to that wall and want to bring it out by about 2 meters which will effectivly move my pond ... Posts on pond building Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:33:57 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/can-i-modify-my-existing-newly-built-pond-t1029.htm#5900 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/can-i-modify-my-existing-newly-built-pond-t1029.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/extending-my-30000l-pond-t872.htm Marius Bezuidenhout I mentioned earlier on that I would like to build a QT pond behind my existing filter system, as well as a new pond next to the BBQ area. Since I will only have 2weeks to do this, I have changed my mind again. The idea is to build only one pond next to the BBQ as this should fit in nicely with the current setup. I want to ‘steal’ some water from the current filter / motor setup to feed the new pond. This pond will be mostly above ground level and about a meter deep. I want to use a waterfall ... Posts on pond building Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:17:06 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/extending-my-30000l-pond-t872.htm#4948 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/extending-my-30000l-pond-t872.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/waterproofing-help-t933.htm Johan123 [i]Ek het nou my Koi pond gebou en moet dit nou seel. Ek wil graag weet wat is die beste produk om te gebruik. Party kenners stel voor dat ek Cemcrete gebruik. Party se weer veselglas, ander se Marblelite! asseblief help! Posts on pond building Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:14:50 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/waterproofing-help-t933.htm#5362 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/waterproofing-help-t933.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/tiling-of-complete-pond-t931.htm DAVID Can someone tell me if it is a good idea to tile the complete pond or not? Posts on pond building Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:55:23 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/tiling-of-complete-pond-t931.htm#5343 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/tiling-of-complete-pond-t931.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/my-diy-pond-build-t808.htm LJO42 So i decided i want to get into this hobby, and have been getting advice form people and will i have taken the first step to build my pond. ( I think what made this decision easy was the vist to Pieter de Villiers and viewing his awesome ponds and fish.) So i decided where i wanted the pond and what size i wanted and then it was time to get started. First marking and digging the hole: You will see how badly my garden slopes as im on the top of a hill, the dimensions are ... Posts on pond building Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:33:51 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/my-diy-pond-build-t808.htm#4465 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/my-diy-pond-build-t808.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/how-to-strip-bitumen-down-to-the-plaster-t865.htm cam0
I need to re-seal my pond, but I have existing bitumen I used before to waterproof. Is there any easy way to remove it apart from scraping?

Thanks,
Cameron]]> Posts on pond building Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:05:00 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/how-to-strip-bitumen-down-to-the-plaster-t865.htm#4902 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/how-to-strip-bitumen-down-to-the-plaster-t865.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/my-one-year-old-pond-t840.htm Marius Bezuidenhout Looking back at my pond: It is almost a year ago since I built my 30000L pond and I did many things wrong but I have learned a few things as well. 1 I did not know about this forum until I completed my pond, so many ideas was my own and was based on old technology. Firstly I have built my filters more that 10% the size of my pond. Years ago people used filter media with a small surface area but these days you get some potent media that takes up far less space. 2 I had 12 days to ... Posts on pond building Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:11:04 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/my-one-year-old-pond-t840.htm#4732 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/my-one-year-old-pond-t840.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/interesting-facts-about-additives-to-concrete-t835.htm Marius Bezuidenhout http://www.vseal.com/tips/saltdamage/saltdamage.php

http://www.prairie.com/readymix/aboutconcrete/fiber_additives.asp

http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/4961789/description.html]]> Posts on pond building Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:08:02 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/interesting-facts-about-additives-to-concrete-t835.htm#4715 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/interesting-facts-about-additives-to-concrete-t835.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/how-to-build-a-pond-with-the-power-price-increases-t801.htm cam0
With our wonderful provider putting prices up 30% and more to come, what would be the smart way to build a low consumption, highly effective, low maintenance koi pond.

Anyone who is building now must have this somewhere in the back of there minds..

Maybe someone can assist with ideas around design, pump, chambers, media, air pumps and uv's?

Thanks,
Cameron]]> Posts on pond building Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:32:44 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/how-to-build-a-pond-with-the-power-price-increases-t801.htm#4441 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/how-to-build-a-pond-with-the-power-price-increases-t801.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/setting-up-a-portable-quarantine-pond-t817.htm cam0 Hi, I just got my temporary pond from the friendly taupaulin makers in Natal. I need to setup the temp pond and move my fish out immediately. Should I move the water from my pond to the temp pond? What filtration will suffice while they are in there? Submersible pump and biofilter with UV enough? Can I just move media from my other bio filter outside into the new one? HOw long does the new pond need to run if I had moved the media and water before moving the fish? Thanks, Cameron Posts on pond building Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:12:41 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/setting-up-a-portable-quarantine-pond-t817.htm#4514 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/setting-up-a-portable-quarantine-pond-t817.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/my-new-pondin-the-making-t811.htm Jack Bach I'm very excited about the project...but nervous too. This is an exceptionally 'huge' challenge, but have had a very reassuring conversation with Collin (from Orient Koi Farm), and my concerns about water, filtration and fish transportation have been addressed by him. Now to the physical work: Excavation started on 11 June. Depth 900 (plus 400 above ground level). Length 5000. Width varies between 1600 and 3600. Free form. Foundation area excavated a further 350(d) x 300(w). Reinforced ... Posts on pond building Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:42:51 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/my-new-pondin-the-making-t811.htm#4482 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/my-new-pondin-the-making-t811.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/urgent-advice-needed-new-pond-t800.htm Jack Bach I have become 'involved' with Koi by accident! I'm presently building a pond but have rather strict deadlines. By the end of this month (JUNE) my pond construction must be completed - it will be! By 10th July I need to take the fish. A friend is moving to a townhouse. He has given me a 3 bag koi sandfilter, pump, 2 x biofilters, UV light ....on condition I take his koi 'family'....13 koi ranging in size from 20 - 60 cm. Unfortunately I can't take the pond! My concrete pond will hold 16000 litres, ... Posts on pond building Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:38:59 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/urgent-advice-needed-new-pond-t800.htm#4437 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/urgent-advice-needed-new-pond-t800.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/design-advice-t789.htm cam0 Hi Guys, Here are pictures of a design I made in Google Sketchup. (Thanks Wayne for the tip) Please give me your comment of water returns, bottom drain positions and a skimmer box position. Or if you think it is totally useless, tell me as well. Pond dimensions on 3 X 2 X 2. The edge around the centre water fall is supposed to be a 45 degree angle but I couldn't get that right in Sketchup. Thanks, Cameron Posts on pond building Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:38:20 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/design-advice-t789.htm#4306 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/design-advice-t789.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/waterproof-existing-pond-rebuild-t750.htm albie I have mentioned before that my pond is leaking. I have tested (thanks Wayne), and the leak is in the pond itself. The volume is 8500 liter. I lose approximately 8cm water per day. I have stopped refilling my pond on Sunday and we are 40cm below surface and still going... And I haven't found/seen the leak. (the top white line is where the normal level is) I apologise for the quality of the photos, taken early this morning The advice I need is: (Please ... Posts on pond building Wed, 13 May 2009 21:16:45 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/waterproof-existing-pond-rebuild-t750.htm#3978 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/waterproof-existing-pond-rebuild-t750.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/japanese-garden-t759.htm Wayne Coetzee Hey All, I dont really know what garden designs would fall under, busy redoing my garden but am struggling to soarce Japanese statue/ornaments. Been through the usual garden centre's but no luck. Does any one have/know a contact. Namely Japanese warriors,dragons and Glazed pots. This is on a budget. Thanks, any info would be great Posts on pond building Tue, 19 May 2009 12:55:37 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/japanese-garden-t759.htm#4077 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/japanese-garden-t759.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/repairing-rock-art-change-waterfall-t526.htm albie Hi everyone My rock art was redone more than 2 years ago. The guys came back a number of times, but there was always a problem with paint peeling off. Some areas now look terrible, other areas are fine. I can't redo the whole rock art now, but I want to patch up. Should I use plaster key to seal, after sandpapering it, and then try and paint? I attach some photos The part where it still looks nice Good and bad Problems!! Ideas for the waterfall please I ... Posts on pond building Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:09:31 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/repairing-rock-art-change-waterfall-t526.htm#2333 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/repairing-rock-art-change-waterfall-t526.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/clay-pond-for-added-filtration-and-nutrients-t735.htm Ianage :idea:Hi there ,new to this site , need some insight from u pond experts,please . I have a two stage pond ,top one is 900 liters flows via waterfall into a 7000liter pond,pumped to two partitioned settlements full of lilies and taro,s through aerated bio balls and then upward flow through alfagrog{aerated}bio to waterfall and back into small pond,thinking of turning small pond into water garden/mud pond/spawning pond all in one using Montmorillonite clays as the mud for beneficial nutrients ... Posts on pond building Sun, 03 May 2009 13:22:30 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/clay-pond-for-added-filtration-and-nutrients-t735.htm#3742 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/clay-pond-for-added-filtration-and-nutrients-t735.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/urgent-advice-please-cement-fell-in-pond-t717.htm albie While working on my waterfall, my gardener dropped a heap of cement (cement/sand/Plaster Key mix) in the pond. At that stage the pond was half full. I opened the tap, added koi clay (2 cups) and Sodium thiosulphate. I also started the venturi again and also added my air pump. I can obviously not switch the waterfall on. The koi are not really distressed, not gasping, but one jumped. Should I wait and see, or empty the pond and refill again. I do not have quarantine facilities. Please ... Posts on pond building Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:14:43 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/urgent-advice-please-cement-fell-in-pond-t717.htm#3577 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/urgent-advice-please-cement-fell-in-pond-t717.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/waterproofing-t430.htm verynewtokoi
http://www.cosmodec.co.za/

If so what has your experience be like?

Would you use it again?]]> Posts on pond building Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:08:56 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/waterproofing-t430.htm#1817 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/waterproofing-t430.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/pond-leaking-slowly-t685.htm albie My pond is slowly leaking- I need to add water every 2nd day. I know the initial construction was very bad and the sides/bottom cracks relatively easily. And no, I do not have the money now to redo it! Any advice to spot holes, without emptying the pond? I'm pretty busy at work now and going through the motions of getting a portapool now can wait a few months. I will let the water leak out and see if I can establish a level Second question-If I do find a hole, is Pratley putty ... Posts on pond building Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:42:53 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/pond-leaking-slowly-t685.htm#3338 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/pond-leaking-slowly-t685.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/quickest-way-to-do-a-pond-t293.htm Admin The quickest way to do a pond is still the fibre glass shell option. I did mine in 6 days, 22 000 liters + filtration = 25 000 liters Day 1 - Got digger loader out and did the hole. Fetched fibre glass pool shell while the hole is being dug (6 x 2,5 x 1.5) Inserted two bottom drains in fibre glass shell and lifted the 6 x 2.5 shell into the hole and done the backfill with the digger loader. Threw the concrete slab for filtration. 6 x 1.5 meters Day 2 - Completed all brickwork for ... Posts on pond building Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:17:32 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/quickest-way-to-do-a-pond-t293.htm#1032 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/quickest-way-to-do-a-pond-t293.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/how-to-protect-matured-k1-for-2-4-mths-t696.htm Bobby Need help how to protect 400ltrs of matured KI for 2 to 4 months by using Scrubs Ammonia. The K1 have been in use for about 11 months in my Nexus 100km away from my premises at a friend’s pond. I need to transport my Nexus back to my premises to enable posioning and levelling of an underground filter chamber and a new pond building project that will take between 2 – 4 months, weather permitting to complete. I will be using a QT tank with Bakki Shower to keep the K1 in, over this period ... Posts on pond building Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:05:58 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/how-to-protect-matured-k1-for-2-4-mths-t696.htm#3399 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/how-to-protect-matured-k1-for-2-4-mths-t696.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/building-of-koi-dams-artificial-rockwork-and-waterfeatures-t671.htm FRANCOIS www.aquaconcc.co.za]]> Posts on pond building Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:23:24 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/building-of-koi-dams-artificial-rockwork-and-waterfeatures-t671.htm#3224 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/building-of-koi-dams-artificial-rockwork-and-waterfeatures-t671.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/ripple-effect-of-waterfall-and-venturi-t609.htm albie I have a ripple effect that makes clarity for about the closest third to the fall impossible. Waterfall and Venturi: I had a black 1.5 meter pipe, sealed the sides and as an experiment, held it this side of the venturi- it is floating (as is expected) but did not look nice from our stoep (wife). Not sure about the effect before I have fixed it with fishing line. Will it be worthwhile and make a difference. I suppose I should stop next to the Venturi. And how far from the waterfall? If ... Posts on pond building Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:17:01 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/ripple-effect-of-waterfall-and-venturi-t609.htm#2917 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/ripple-effect-of-waterfall-and-venturi-t609.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/a-new-method-of-building-an-instant-koi-pond-t572.htm Chris Neaves Hi - a new method of building a koi pond - make a simple engineering mistake. Makes you think Colyn - it could have been so much easier for you! Kind regards Chris 1) Dig a hole 2) Make sure you have a leak and the walls are thin and not reinforced. 3) Add a little water 4) Bingo a koi pond AND you can use the crain to lift your jumbo koi Posts on pond building Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:29:23 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/a-new-method-of-building-an-instant-koi-pond-t572.htm#2708 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/a-new-method-of-building-an-instant-koi-pond-t572.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/quote-on-pond-building-required-somerset-west-t534.htm Admin
She needs someone to rectify it. If interested to give a quote, please send me a mail.]]> Posts on pond building Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:28:41 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/quote-on-pond-building-required-somerset-west-t534.htm#2411 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/quote-on-pond-building-required-somerset-west-t534.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/another-waterproofing-question-t525.htm Dober Man
Am in the process of getting everything together, and will be starting the digging for a 20k litre pond next week.

One question though, should i use Coprox, or Durapond? There is a huge difference in the cost between them, just don't want to make a hash of it.
Cheers,

EJ]]> Posts on pond building Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:01:05 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/another-waterproofing-question-t525.htm#2331 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/another-waterproofing-question-t525.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/painting-waterproofing-an-existing-pond-fibreglass-t522.htm gazzo I am in the process of renovating an existing pond and have already patched and repaired 6 or so spots that needed attention. Now comes the next step ..painting. I have thought of using ABE Superlaykold (fish friendly version) and was wondering if anyone else has used this product and what their experiance has been. Is their an alternative product available ? Any suggestion welcome. Posts on pond building Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:14:21 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/painting-waterproofing-an-existing-pond-fibreglass-t522.htm#2310 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/painting-waterproofing-an-existing-pond-fibreglass-t522.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/collar-clamps-and-saddels-underwater-t523.htm gazzo As I am sure many of you have already realised I am in the process of renovating and upgrading an existing pond. I am not do sure if the existing and new pipe couplings are going to take the pressure of the water flow once the pump is installed so I am thinking of using collar clamps wherever a coipling and pipe meet. However, some of these joins are underwater. Is there a rust resitant collar clamp available ? Plastic clamps just dont seem strong enough so I guess metal clamps are the only option. ... Posts on pond building Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:19:35 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/collar-clamps-and-saddels-underwater-t523.htm#2311 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/collar-clamps-and-saddels-underwater-t523.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/newbie-needs-help-and-suggestions-t521.htm gazzo Hi all. Thanx for taking the time to read this and hopefully you will be able to give me some guidence in several areas. I kept tropical fish for a few years in my old house but I have since moved to a house that has an existing pond (cement with fibreglass lining) of approx. 3000 liters. I have already sorted the pond out by patching several spots where the fibreglass had worn though or looked a little weak, installed a bottom drain and am now in the process of laying piping and thinking of ... Posts on pond building Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:08:09 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/newbie-needs-help-and-suggestions-t521.htm#2309 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/newbie-needs-help-and-suggestions-t521.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/pond-window-t495.htm Bobby Any pro's or con's will be appreciated.]]> Posts on pond building Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:49:44 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/pond-window-t495.htm#2230 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/pond-window-t495.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/share-your-regrets-on-new-pond-building-t494.htm Bobby Please share any regrets you had when building your first pond. Attached the first phase of my new pond. One thing I do not have is an inch of extra space. Looking to place a window from the filter area next to skimmer, space permitting. Please comment should have done this differently with the limited space Posts on pond building Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:57:04 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/share-your-regrets-on-new-pond-building-t494.htm#2227 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/share-your-regrets-on-new-pond-building-t494.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/pond-returns-versus-good-body-shape-t486.htm Bobby I am new to the Koi hobby and is currently planning a 25000lt pond with outside measurements of 5.2 x 2.4 x.2.2 due to space constraints. I own a few above average Koi with growth potential and would like to create a good environment for future growth. Part of my planning is a Nexus 300, Easy Pod, Trickle Towers, and Air Dome Bottom Drains. I am getting mixed signals from my fellow Koi Keepers re the question about pond returns, top, mid and bottom for the purposes of Koi exercise by means ... Posts on pond building Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:41:12 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/pond-returns-versus-good-body-shape-t486.htm#2184 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/pond-returns-versus-good-body-shape-t486.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/waterdigting-t465.htm Nelius Het enige iemand al Cemflex gebruik, dit is 'n Sika produk en volgens die datasheet is dit non toxic. Posts on pond building Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:21:40 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/waterdigting-t465.htm#2085 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/waterdigting-t465.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/pond-progress-wayne-barker-32-000l-cape-town-t289.htm wayneb OK, I thought that i will share with everybody my ponds progress. This was my original pond (10 000L) that i constructed in 2005. In April 2007 i decided that i wanted to go bigger...as all koi keepers usually do. The idea was to break the existing pond wall to expand the pond with an extra 4 meters in length. Here you can see where we knocked the pond wall down. In this image you can see the foundations of the walls. Yeah, please notice the clay we had to ... Posts on pond building Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:16:32 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/pond-progress-wayne-barker-32-000l-cape-town-t289.htm#1004 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/pond-progress-wayne-barker-32-000l-cape-town-t289.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/small-pond-t453.htm Admin Enquiry received from Nigel: GOOD DAY I LIVE IN FLAMINGO VLEI, TABLE VIEW I HAVE A POND WICH IS ABOUT 3m x 2m x 400mm DEEP. THESE ARE THE FISH IN THE POND 5 KOI +-300mm LONG 4 KOI +-200mm LONG 5 KOI +-150mm LONG 10 GOLD FISH +-100mm TO 150mm LONG I HAVE A WATER FILTER & UV LIGHT BUT NO AIR FILTER SYSTEM. I FEED THE FISH ABOUT 1 SMALL HAND FULL OF FOOD PER DAY. I HAVE HAD THE POND FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS NOW. I DRAIN THE WATER A PUT NEW WATER IN ABOUT ONCE ... Posts on pond building Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:05:29 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/small-pond-t453.htm#1991 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/small-pond-t453.htm http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/starting-up-a-new-pond-t285.htm Colyn
I am building a a new system in my garden that will consist out of 3 big ponds ... all over 40,000 litres.

I am beginning the plastering now and I need some advice.

How soon after plastering can I start filling the pond ?

Thank you.]]> Posts on pond building Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:21:32 GMT http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/starting-up-a-new-pond-t285.htm#973 http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/starting-up-a-new-pond-t285.htm