Rearing Fish or Koi - advice needed

[therock]

Sigh... one fish died..

Anyways, does anyone know a place to get a simple waterfall like feature for my pond?

Thanks

[chuawl88]

Sigh... one fish died..

Anyways, does anyone know a place to get a simple waterfall like feature for my pond?

Thanks

 

sad to hear that, know of the course?

 

can try "Mainland Tropical Fish Farm"

Address: 1 Pasir Ris Farmway 1, Singapore 519352

[Galantspeedz]

can try carousell, nursery farms or LFS.. depends on your location or how far you willing travel

[therock]

sad to hear that, know of the course?

 

can try "Mainland Tropical Fish Farm"

Address: 1 Pasir Ris Farmway 1, Singapore 519352

 

Thanks, I think everyone went nuts on feeding them.... ha

[chuawl88]

Thanks, I think everyone went nuts on feeding them.... ha

your welcome

 

oh, my friend had that same issues.

he have to tell everyone else not to feed

[Adrianli]

I personally think that waterfalls should be hand sculptured so that it has the correct flow and appearance. Probably I watch too much tv, Pond Kings on cable tv.

[Kusje]

I personally think that waterfalls should be hand sculptured so that it has the correct flow and appearance. Probably I watch too much tv, Pond Porn Kings on cable tv.

 

Huh!

[Adrianli]

Oops, should be Pond Stars on NGC.

 

http://www.natgeotv.com/int/pond-stars

[therock]

Fishy... ha ha

 

Sigh... RIP - what a beauty.

Sashimi anyone... ha

 

 

Edited December 20, 2018 by therock

[therock]

Now that's a pond and a backyard..

 

 

 

 

 

 

A how to:

 

https://www.seattletimes.com/life/lifestyle/putting-a-stream-and-pond-into-circulation/

Edited December 20, 2018 by therock

[grandis123]

i cheapo i use sunsun jtp-5800 at 38w for 1 tank.. less than $40

 

and bought a 2nd hand Jebao 104 canister

Hey, guess what? I bought 2 pumps to replace the current aged tsurumi. The water flow is so much stronger and quieter. 

Maybe my tsurumi pump is already very old and it has reaches end of life.

The 2 pumps gives a total of 11600 liter/hr. More than what i need and the it is so cheap to order from eZbuy. Glad to benefit from your sharing.

[Galantspeedz]

Hey, guess what? I bought 2 pumps to replace the current aged tsurumi. The water flow is so much stronger and quieter. 

Maybe my tsurumi pump is already very old and it has reaches end of life.

The 2 pumps gives a total of 11600 liter/hr. More than what i need and the it is so cheap to order from eZbuy. Glad to benefit from your sharing.

 

jtp 5800?

 

happy with it?

[grandis123]

jtp 5800?

 

happy with it?

Yes 2 x jtp 5800.

 

More than happy. If i have know, i would not have gotten the other expensive Jebao pump for my tank. Now my fishes are swimming happily in the pond and algae is in control

 

Used to have another pond when i was staying in charlton estate. The kois grew too big and because the pond was not properly designed for waste discharge, the poos collected over the years need manual cleaning. It was quite a chore.

 

The current pond is still new so hopefully i dont have to do so much manual maintainance.

[therock]

Where do you guys buy your pumps?

[Galantspeedz]

Yes 2 x jtp 5800.

 

More than happy. If i have know, i would not have gotten the other expensive Jebao pump for my tank. Now my fishes are swimming happily in the pond and algae is in control

 

Used to have another pond when i was staying in charlton estate. The kois grew too big and because the pond was not properly designed for waste discharge, the poos collected over the years need manual cleaning. It was quite a chore.

 

The current pond is still new so hopefully i dont have to do so much manual maintainance.

 

glad to help.... jebao also quite good.... no worries...... always keep a spare in case

 

for algae you can consider getting a UV but remember to get 1 that is covered if not, will damage your eyes... UV bulb should change once every 6 months

Where do you guys buy your pumps?

 

carousell, taobao, LFS

[therock]

https://knowledgenuts.com/2013/12/25/the-difference-between-koi-and-goldfish/

 

The difference between koi and goldfish..

 

I wonder where do others buy their koi from? Must you buy in pairs?

 

 

 

In A Nutshell

Two species of carp are often kept in ponds and larger home aquariums. Both are Asian in origin and appear superficially similar. Goldfish are actually descended from crucian carp, while the koi have barbels, grow longer, and are in fact a fancy domesticated version of the common carp. Although more widely known in the wild, the koi fancy is more “elite” than the goldfish scene, with millions of dollars being invested in the finest fish.

The Whole Bushel

 

Asian waters and hundreds of years of selective breeding brought goldfish into the mainstream of society. Prized among nobility for centuries, goldfish are descended from a species of cypriniforme, or species of fish in the carp family native to Asia. It is in fact a slightly less common type of fish among carp due to its lack of feeler barbels. Goldfish come in many fancy varieties, which are much less hardy than the tradition yellow orange, common goldfish. Goldfish may live over 25 years.

Koi may grow around 1 meter in length, and come in more metallic and sharply red colors than many types of goldfish. The body of a koi is longer and more cylindrical in proportion and shape than a goldfish, which has a more laterally compressed body with bigger fins. Koi use their barbels to dig for food, and cause much greater disturbance to the bottom of their pond or aquarium. They require much larger tanks or ponds than goldfish, and may live for over 60 years.

Koi and goldfish have the potential to become invasive species when introduced to non-native waters. Results may include vegetation damage and predation of native species. Koi make excellent pets, and will put their head out of the water to collect food from their owners. Goldfish are perhaps less intelligent and sociable, but both species of carp can easily be tamed and enjoyed. Goldfish should never be placed in a bowl. A proper tank must be offered to prevent ammonia buildup and ensure adequate room for exercise and swimming development.

Unfortunately, koi are boisterous and have a habit of jumping. This can result in their death in a pond setting, while feral carp may injure boaters as they jump. Both goldfish and koi are technically edible, but their popularity as food is especially limited in the Western world. Neither fish have true teeth, so hand-feeding any size of specimen is safe. Their throat plates serve as crushers to mash up food prior to swallowing.

 

[therock]

Does anyone know a place to get rocks/pebbles and such for a bit of landscaping? 

Thanks

[Galantspeedz]

How big you looking for and what type?

 

Usually those big florist cheaper than LFS