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Pete Fiutak of College Football News has Nebraska ready to make everything all better? Want to push the back button on the DVR and try this whole thing over again? One name: Paul Johnson. He has his Navy team at 4-2 with the nation’s number one rushing offense. He’s taken a program that’s unable to get any appreciable D-I talent and molded it into a disciplined mini-juggernaut that’s gone to four straight bowl games with a 39-17 since 2002. Again he's doing this with a different level of athlete. Nebraska. I’m begging you. Pull down your drawers and flash a big fat vertical smile to the spread offense realize that you actually had it right all along and go back to running the option. Don’t be afraid of the wishbone. Go back to what you do best and you’ll scare the bejeebers out of the rest of the Big 12. And has PJ running #1 for the soon-to-be open NU job. Who will be the next head football coach at Nebraska?1. Paul Johnson - 10-1: One of the best coaches in the game and a guy that has proved that he can win at every level and can run any offense that fits the players he is presented with. He had a passing attack as an offensive coordinator at Hawaii he won championships at Georgia Southern and he has made Navy a competitive football program which is next to impossible with the type of players he has to recruit to Annapolis. Johnson would more than likely put in an option running attack in Lincoln and he would reestablish the Nebraska identity as a smash-mouth football program. Johnson is one of the coaches that the other Big 12 coaches would hate to see in Lincoln.2. Jim Grobe - 15-1: Probably should have been hired the last time Nebraska was looking for a head coach and in the interim 4 years he has proved his worth and ability even more. What he has done at Wake Forest is next to incredible and like Johnson this guy can coach the game of football. He is a good recruiter and his personality fits the Nebraska people to a tee. Understated modest but will also field a team that will take no quarter from anyone. Grobe is another one of those coaches that other coaches in the Big 12 would not like to see in Lincoln.3. Bo Pelini - 20-1: A former Nebraska assistant that has proved he knows how to coach defense at the highest level of the game. The thing with Pelini is if he can be an effective head coach and there is only one way to find that out and the question is if Nebraska would be willing to take a chance on a guy that has never sat in Hot Seat. Pelini understands well the expectations at a place like Nebraska and he would embrace the Husker fan base which would be a big change from the current coaching staff. Can Nebraska afford to take a chance on Pelini? Tom Osborne was an assistant on the Husker staff when he was the made head coach at Nebraska. Enough said.4. Bronco Mendenhall - 40-1: One of the bright young lights in the coaching business his personality would fit in well on the plains of Nebraska. Mendenhall has done a good job of turning the BYU program around and he will certainly be someone that will be considered for big-time jobs in the near future. Bronco would embrace the opportunity coach at a place like Nebraska and no doubt he would put a winning team on the field week in and week out. This would be an outside of the box hire but a guy that would win big in Lincoln.5. Joe Glenn - 50-1: One of the top coaches in the game. Glenn has gotten caught up in the difficulty of coaching at a place like Wyoming. Glenn won one I-AA National Championship at Montana and was a runner-up in another. His approach to the game mirrors Coach Osborne's in many ways and he was born in Lincoln. Nebraska. If Glenn had taken another job instead of Wyoming at a place where the opportunity to win games is greater he would be on the top of Nebraska wish list right now. Glenn would fit well at Nebraska and he would win big.6. Turner Gill - 75-1: A legendary QB for the Cornhuskers. Turner Gill understands the Nebraska football program inside out and no doubt he will get an interview from Tom Osborne. Coach Gill seems to have the Buffalo program turning around and if he can keep that program moving up he will be up for a number of jobs in the coming years. Hiring Gill would be a big chance for Nebraska because there would be tremendous pressure on him to restore the program pretty quickly and the people making this decision need to decide if this is a position for a guy that has never been a head coach at his level before. Gill would be an innovative and trail-blazing hire by Nebraska and he will certainly be a serious candidate for the job. The real problem for Nebraska is that there is not an obvious perfect hire for the Cornhuskers. The decision on the new coach must be driven by the idea that hiring someone that fits in well in Nebraska is the most important thing once basic coaching competency is established. Bill Callahan was just a terrible hire for the Cornhuskers and we have no doubt that Coach Osborne will be looking to bring someone to Lincoln that has all of the following characteristics:1. Integrity beyond reproach2. Understands the demands of coaching at place like Nebraska3. Wants to stay at Nebraska for a long time and make this his last job4. Is committed to reestablishing Nebraska's football identity as a hard-working over-achieving championship goal-setting and winning football program5. Fits in with the fans of the Nebraska football program. Since a few of us here at Coaches Hot Seat have had the opportunity to spend some time in Lincoln and Omaha. Nebraska over the years we would like to say a few things about the Nebraska fans and people of that state. They are the truest of the true the steadiest you will ever find and when you get right down to it the people of Nebraska are some of the best you will meet anywhere. It says a lot about just what kind of men Pederson and Callahan really are to have the Cornhusker fans turn against them so vehemently. The Nebraska job is a terrific opportunity for some coach out there and for that coach that is lucky enough to get that job if he embraces all that Nebraska is he will come to realize he has got one of the best jobs in the land.

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By Douglas Hoover Q What is the ideal depth for a koi pond? A In my experience of over 25 years. 4 to 5 feet is ideal. You need a minimum of 3 feet for koi fish for several reasons. Safety for fish from wading cranes they can not wade in 3 feet of water. Plus the water temperature in shallow ponds fluctuates too much with the changes in ambient temperature. The greater the volume of water the longer it takes for the temperature to change. Warm water or fluctuating temperatures are unhealthy for fish. Q What is the ideal size for a pond? A The ideal size would be determined by the size of your yard. Its size should be proportional to the size of the yard. Also the larger the pond the greater the maintenance. Q What is your opinion on using a liner to construct a pond rather than using a hard molded or concrete one. A My recommendation is and always has been to use concrete. However if you are on a tight budget or do not plan on living there for an extended period time a liner would be recommended. In this case you would have to add a thin layer of mortar between the liner and soil to prevent tree roots ground squirrels rats mice gophers or chipmunks from compromising the liner. The hard molded preformed plastic ponds become brittle from the sun's UV rays in just a couple of years. No good! Q What type of pond filter do you recommend? A That cannot be answered simply because many factors are involved. Do you have an existing pond with a submersible pump or above-ground pump? What's the volume of the pond? Do you have look for and if so how many? What coat plumbing pipe is being used? This is so involved. I have devoted an entire chapter in my construction manual to the subject. I have an 8000 gallon pond with above-ground pump and I use a pressurized biological bead filter. It takes 2 minutes to approve flush with the turn of a handle and keeps my pond crystal clear. Q I have tons of algae hanging from the rocks in my falls and growing in clumps in my hand. What can I do to get rid of it? A When the first Polynesians settled in Hawaii between 300 and 600 AD they were probably very annoyed by the aggressive wild pervasive taro plant just like you are your algae. They tried to chop it drink burn it stomp it but to no avail. It just came back so they eat it and still do to this day. In fact it's a staple like peanut butter is to some Americans. Just kidding! However if you told me it was watercress I would suggest eating it. Many pond stores will try to change you a very expensive algaecide to solve your problem but all you need to do is increase the salt content of your water. Some experts recommend one pound of rock salt to every 100 gallons of water. This ordain not hurt your fish; in fact it will help to produce a healthy shine coat. However it will harm most of your plants if you apply that dose all at once. Plus the dead and decaying algae will deplete the oxygen and this will injure your fish. Apply it slowly over a week or two and be patient. It takes longer to kill it this way but your fish will appreciate it! This topic is also a chapter in my construction manual. Q Should I keep flavor in my pond on a regular basis? A If you keep a specific gravity of 1.000 your look for will be less susceptible to ulcer and fin rot. And you will keep the algae from getting out of control. Q I am considering building a waterfall between my house and my neighbor's against the fence. Will the appear of the falls annoy them if I let it run 24 hours a day? A The sound generated by a waterfall is called white noise which is very relaxing and soothing not annoying. I have several hundred clients who leave their falls running 24/7 and none have ever had a dwell complain. In fact they all appreciate the fact that they did not have to spend the money to enjoy the sound. Q How many koi fish can I put in my pond? A The amount could be from 150 to 250 gallons per fish. If you are starting out with small 6" to 8" long koi they can reach 2 feet in three years depending on how much food and how often you feed them. They could even grow to over 3 feet long! The overcrowding of fish produces stress and a lot of waste material. It can reduce the health of the fish and result in various diseases. Also a less crowded pond is more pleasant to look at. Q Do I really need a filter in my pond? A Not in every case. If your pond is small and you undergo any guppies or mosquito look for and adequate water plants covering 1/3 to of your pond your pond will clean itself by means of the nitrogen cycle. The biological aspects of pond chemistry is well covered in my waterfall and construction manual. Q How long do koi fish live? A The average life span of koi in Japan is 70 years. Some have been known to live to 100 or more such as the legendary Hanako alleged to have lived for over 200 years. Unlike the amazing results of the meticulous care the Japanese give their koi. American koi live a fraction of that time usually due to neglect and lack of care or proper environment. Q How can I protect my koi against predators? A Unfortunately most people that come to me are frustrated people who already have a pond or a rather poorly planned pond. If your pond is shallow less than 3 feet or has a shallow end the raccoons coyotes cranes egrets etc have easy access to your fish. You may evaluate your fish are safe because you have a deep end for the fish to retreat to. come up you and your fish are dead wrong. A crane will stand perfectly still for 10 to 20 minutes waiting for the koi to forget he is there. Some will regurgitate chum into the deep pond luring the fish to the surface. Your only solution is a net or try the crane statue scarecrow or high-frequency sound emitters for smaller animals. However one of my clients watched a crane land next to his crane statue. While the scarecrow was pelting him with a stream of water it snatched up one of their consider koi. A critter-proof pond is over 3 feet everywhere and has a raised deck 13" minimum over the water surrounding the pond. Raccoons cannot swim and surprise fish at the same time and they or the birds will not be able to reach the water. Q I would like to undergo a koi pond but I live in Michigan and every year ponds and lakes freeze over. Will they survive? A There are fish in those lakes you are talking about: blue gill bass sunfish carp and they all survive. And guess what? Koi are in the carp family. Koi were originally raised for food in Japan. They would grow rice in the summer and then flood the sieve patties and raise koi in the winter cutting holes in the ice to catch them for food. However your pond must be 4 to 6 feet deep to ensure the water stays about 40 o the bottom. Turn off the waterfall and furnish drain draw water from the skimmer to keep the bottom still. Place swimming pool solar blankets over the surface. If your pond is deep enough you can let it freeze over. However you need to install a horse tank heater to keep a hole change state in the ice to allow any ammonia gas from rotting debris on the bottom to escape. If your pond is less than 4 feet deep take the koi indoors for the winter and place them in a garage or basement tank. Q Can I keep koi and goldfish together? A Yes you can. They are both cold water fish and members of the carp family. Most other cold water fish can also swim together such as shubunkins rudd orfe blue gill mosquito fish guppies sunfish bass etc. However only in deeper ponds where the mean temperature is 65 degrees or less on the bottom for bass sunfish and blue gill. Q Should my pond have a bottom drain? A First of all a bottom drain is essential for a healthy pond. However if it is exposed and the suction is strong enough turtles or fish can get stuck to it and not be able to get let go. Therefore two drains should be hooked in series to relieve the compel between them just as in a swimming share. furnish drains draw falling waste from the fish before it reaches the bottom keeping it clean. Areas where it does build up can be swept to the drains for easy cleaning. If you are using a submersible pump or pulling the water from a skimmer water is not circulating properly on the bottom of the pond. That is where rotting debris is producing ammonia and other toxic gases. Q My pond water is very clear but my fish are dying. What is wrong? A Drinking water might taste good smell good and look clear. But some of the most toxic chemicals that are known to cause cancer are colorless odorless and tasteless. I recommend that you purchase a test kit form a pond store and check your water regularly. Nitrates nitrite and ammonia are all detrimental to look for. Ammonia and nitrite can at high levels be fatal to fish. These substances are dissolved in the water and consequently are impossible to detect by the clarity of the water and they can break down the fishes' immune system. Q What type of filter do you advise? A For any pond over 1000 gallons. I recommend a pressurized biological bead filter that can be approve washed. I have used Aqua Ultraviolet Ultima II filters for years. Most larger pond suppliers carry them. Their filters range from 1000 gallons to 10,000 gallons. Up-flow and gravity move filters require regular cleaning which is a filthy job. The filter media is packed with stinky putrid fish expend and decaying pond scum. As you handle the filter screens media scrubbers etc. you will have little white feces-eating worms that are 1/16" long crawling on your hands and arms. Not to mention the noxious smell that burns your eyes and lungs. It cost pennies on the dollar to make yet dealers charge a fortune. You pay the price for the filter and in the time it takes to keep it you pay an additional cost for your time maintaining it. With a pressurized separate it only takes the turn of a handle for 2 to 3 minutes and the filter is clean. The expend water is not wasted either. You can water your plants with it using the discharge hose. If you can imagine that brown colored stinky water is packed with nitrogen. It's better than Miracle Grow T. M. I have used my 6000 gallon Ultima II for over eight years and it works as well now as they day it was installed. Happy happy look for! Q How much does an average pond cost? A What is average? It depends on whether you are talking about a liner pond or a professional cover and rebar pond. A typical liner pond can be 6 feet by 8 feet and depending on who is installing it could cost between $2,500 and $3,500. The other dimensions are pretty much proportionate. Liner ponds are susceptible to leaks from punctures gophers and rats etc. Concrete ponds last for decades and on the average cost only 20% more than liner ponds. Q My pond is green and I can not see my fish. What should I do? A Your challenge is algae (suspended planktonic algae) which does not directly hurt the look for. However algae gives off oxygen during the day from photosynthesis. But unfortunately it uses up oxygen at night. In addition it is unsightly and blocks the view of the fish. You can increase the salt content or install an ultraviolet light which not only kills spore algae but kills the bacteria that causes the water to become murky and stinky. Q I heard that UV light will also kill the beneficial bacteria. Is that true? A If I say "No," I am calling many so-called professional experts liars. So I will put it this way. All the beneficial pond bacteria such as aerobic or anaerobic bacteria nitrobacter etc. reside in the separate or in the decaying debris at the bottom of the pond. They aren't floating around in the pond. Bacteria and algae containing pathogenic disease are and as they pass through the UV light they are eradicated. Q Do I need a waterfall for my pond? A With no hesitation. YES! Most definitely. First of all waterfalls are beautiful to look at. The sound is soothing and relaxing and the water moving over rocks generates negative ions which are added to the air. As you breathe negatively charged air it relieves stress and anxiety. Waterfalls also add extra oxygen to the pond. Waterfalls are a must! Q I heard concrete ponds will leach alkali into the pond. Is that true? A Yes and no. A poorly constructed concrete pond will but only until algae starts growing on the sides. Also if the pond is constructed of 3500 psi concrete and coated with Thoro-seal T. M. it is impossible for alkali to leach out. Plus if you use Doug Hoover's secret mortar mix formula the mortar in the waterfall between the rock will not leach either. Q What is the advantage of building a waterfall using concrete and daub? A A major reason is that the rock will be securely mortared in place preventing a serious accident from rocks sliding as with a liner waterfall. Trust me some day some adventurous child will climb onto it. That is a lawsuit in the making. Happy koi peace & joy. Douglas C. Hoover; CEO of Aquamedia Corp master Waterfall Builder,architect engineer do work writer author designer & builder of over 1,900 waterfall and ponds in CA (26 years). Invented the AquaFill electronic water level control system for ponds pools fountains & spas http://www homepage mac com/doughoover http://www askdoughoover com/blog http://www. 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By Douglas Hoover Q What is the ideal depth for a koi pond? A In my experience of over 25 years. 4 to 5 feet is ideal. You need a minimum of 3 feet for koi look for for several reasons. Safety for fish from wading cranes they can not wade in 3 feet of water. Plus the water temperature in shallow ponds fluctuates too much with the changes in ambient temperature. The greater the volume of water the longer it takes for the temperature to change. change water or fluctuating temperatures are unhealthy for fish. Q What is the ideal size for a pond? A The ideal size would be determined by the coat of your yard. Its size should be proportional to the size of the yard. Also the larger the pond the greater the maintenance. Q What is your opinion on using a liner to create a pond rather than using a hard molded or concrete one. A My recommendation is and always has been to use concrete. However if you are on a tight budget or do not plan on living there for an extended period time a liner would be recommended. In this case you would have to add a thin layer of daub between the liner and soil to prevent tree roots ground squirrels rats mice gophers or chipmunks from compromising the liner. The hard molded preformed plastic ponds become brittle from the sun's UV rays in just a couple of years. No good! Q What type of pond filter do you recommend? A That cannot be answered simply because many factors are involved. Do you have an existing pond with a submersible pump or above-ground pump? What's the volume of the pond? Do you have fish and if so how many? What size plumbing call is being used? This is so involved. I have devoted an entire chapter in my construction manual to the affect. I have an 8000 gallon pond with above-ground pump and I use a pressurized biological bead filter. It takes 2 minutes to back flush with the turn of a handle and keeps my pond crystal alter. Q I have tons of algae hanging from the rocks in my falls and growing in clumps in my hand. What can I do to get rid of it? A When the first Polynesians settled in Hawaii between 300 and 600 AD they were probably very annoyed by the aggressive wild pervasive taro plant just like you are your algae. They tried to chop it down burn it stomp it but to no apply. It just came approve so they eat it and still do to this day. In fact it's a fasten like peanut butter is to some Americans. Just kidding! However if you told me it was watercress I would suggest eating it. Many pond stores will try to sell you a very expensive algaecide to solve your problem but all you need to do is increase the salt content of your water. Some experts recommend one pound of move back and forth salt to every 100 gallons of water. This ordain not hurt your fish; in fact it will help to produce a healthy shine cover. However it will harm most of your plants if you apply that dose all at once. Plus the dead and decaying algae will deplete the oxygen and this will harm your fish. Apply it slowly over a week or two and be patient. It takes longer to kill it this way but your fish will appreciate it! This topic is also a chapter in my construction manual. Q Should I keep flavor in my pond on a regular basis? A If you maintain a specific gravity of 1.000 your fish will be less susceptible to ulcer and fin rot. And you will keep the algae from getting out of control. Q I am considering building a waterfall between my house and my neighbor's against the fence. Will the sound of the falls annoy them if I let it run 24 hours a day? A The sound generated by a waterfall is called color noise which is very relaxing and soothing not annoying. I have several hundred clients who leave their falls running 24/7 and none have ever had a dwell charge. In fact they all appreciate the fact that they did not have to spend the money to enjoy the sound. Q How many koi fish can I put in my pond? A The amount could range from 150 to 250 gallons per fish. If you are starting out with small 6" to 8" long koi they can reach 2 feet in three years depending on how much food and how often you cater them. They could even change to over 3 feet long! The overcrowding of fish produces stress and a lot of waste material. It can reduce the health of the fish and result in various diseases. Also a less crowded pond is more pleasant to look at. Q Do I really need a filter in my pond? A Not in every case. If your pond is small and you have any guppies or mosquito look for and adequate water plants covering 1/3 to of your pond your pond will clean itself by means of the nitrogen cycle. The biological aspects of pond chemistry is well covered in my waterfall and construction manual. Q How long do koi fish live? A The average life continue of koi in Japan is 70 years. Some undergo been known to live to 100 or more such as the legendary Hanako alleged to have lived for over 200 years. Unlike the amazing results of the meticulous care the Japanese give their koi. American koi live a fraction of that time usually due to neglect and lack of care or proper environment. Q How can I protect my koi against predators? A Unfortunately most people that come to me are frustrated people who already have a pond or a rather poorly planned pond. If your pond is shallow less than 3 feet or has a alter end the raccoons coyotes cranes egrets etc have easy access to your fish. You may evaluate your fish are safe because you have a deep end for the fish to retreat to. Well you and your fish are dead wrong. A crane will stand perfectly still for 10 to 20 minutes waiting for the koi to forget he is there. Some will regurgitate chum into the deep pond luring the fish to the surface. Your only solution is a net or try the crane statue scarecrow or high-frequency sound emitters for smaller animals. However one of my clients watched a crane land next to his extend statue. While the scarecrow was pelting him with a stream of water it snatched up one of their prize koi. A critter-proof pond is over 3 feet everywhere and has a raised deck 13" minimum over the water surrounding the pond. Raccoons cannot swim and catch fish at the same time and they or the birds will not be able to reach the water. Q I would like to have a koi pond but I live in Michigan and every year ponds and lakes freeze over. Will they survive? A There are fish in those lakes you are talking about: blue gill bass sunfish object and they all survive. And anticipate what? Koi are in the carp family. Koi were originally raised for food in lacquer. They would grow rice in the pass and then flood the rice patties and raise koi in the pass cutting holes in the ice to catch them for food. However your pond must be 4 to 6 feet deep to ensure the water stays about 40 o the furnish. Turn off the waterfall and bottom drain draw water from the skimmer to keep the furnish still. Place swimming pool solar blankets over the surface. If your pond is deep enough you can let it stand still over. However you be to install a horse tank heater to keep a hole open in the ice to allow any ammonia gas from rotting debris on the bottom to escape. If your pond is less than 4 feet deep take the koi indoors for the winter and place them in a garage or basement tank. Q Can I keep koi and goldfish together? A Yes you can. They are both cold water fish and members of the carp family. Most other cold water fish can also swim together such as shubunkins rudd orfe blue gill mosquito fish guppies sunfish bass etc. However only in deeper ponds where the convey temperature is 65 degrees or less on the bottom for bass sunfish and color gill. Q Should my pond have a bottom drain? A First of all a bottom drain is essential for a healthy pond. However if it is exposed and the suction is strong enough turtles or look for can get stuck to it and not be able to get loose. Therefore two drains should be hooked in series to relieve the pressure between them just as in a swimming pool. Bottom drains draw falling waste from the fish before it reaches the bottom keeping it clean. Areas where it does build up can be swept to the drains for easy cleaning. If you are using a submersible handle or pulling the water from a skimmer wet is not circulating properly on the bottom of the pond. That is where rotting debris is producing ammonia and other toxic gases. Q My pond water is very clear but my fish are dying. What is wrong? A Drinking water might taste good comprehend good and look clear. But some of the most toxic chemicals that are known to cause cancer are colorless odorless and tasteless. I recommend that you purchase a test kit form a pond store and check your wet regularly. Nitrates nitrite and ammonia are all detrimental to fish. Ammonia and nitrite can at high levels be fatal to fish. These substances are dissolved in the water and consequently are impossible to detect by the clarity of the water and they can break drink the fishes' immune system. Q What type of filter do you recommend? A For any pond over 1000 gallons. I recommend a pressurized biological bead filter that can be back washed. I have used Aqua Ultraviolet Ultima II filters for years. Most larger pond suppliers carry them. Their filters range from 1000 gallons to 10,000 gallons. Up-flow and gravity move filters require regular cleaning which is a filthy job. The filter media is packed with stinky putrid fish waste and decaying pond scum. As you handle the filter screens media scrubbers etc. you will have little white feces-eating worms that are 1/16" long crawling on your hands and arms. Not to mention the noxious smell that burns your eyes and lungs. It cost pennies on the dollar to make yet dealers charge a fortune. You pay the price for the filter and in the time it takes to maintain it you pay an additional cost for your time maintaining it. With a pressurized separate it only takes the turn of a handle for 2 to 3 minutes and the filter is clean. The waste water is not wasted either. You can water your plants with it using the discharge hose. If you can imagine that cook colored stinky water is packed with nitrogen. It's better than Miracle Grow T. M. I have used my 6000 gallon Ultima II for over eight years and it works as well now as they day it was installed. Happy happy fish! Q How much does an average pond be? A What is average? It depends on whether you are talking about a liner pond or a professional concrete and rebar pond. A typical liner pond can be 6 feet by 8 feet and depending on who is installing it could cost between $2,500 and $3,500. The other dimensions are pretty much proportionate. Liner ponds are susceptible to leaks from punctures gophers and rats etc. Concrete ponds last for decades and on the add up cost only 20% more than liner ponds. Q My pond is green and I can not see my fish. What should I do? A Your challenge is algae (suspended planktonic algae) which does not directly hurt the fish. However algae gives off oxygen during the day from photosynthesis. But unfortunately it uses up oxygen at night. In addition it is unsightly and blocks the view of the fish. You can increase the salt content or install an ultraviolet light which not only kills spore algae but kills the bacteria that causes the water to become murky and stinky. Q I heard that UV light will also kill the beneficial bacteria. Is that true? A If I say "No," I am calling many so-called professional experts liars. So I will put it this way. All the beneficial pond bacteria such as aerobic or anaerobic bacteria nitrobacter etc. reside in the filter or in the decaying debris at the bottom of the pond. They aren't floating around in the pond. Bacteria and algae containing pathogenic disease are and as they pass through the UV light they are eradicated. Q Do I need a waterfall for my pond? A With no hesitation. YES! Most definitely. First of all waterfalls are beautiful to look at. The sound is soothing and relaxing and the water moving over rocks generates negative ions which are added to the air. As you breathe negatively charged air it relieves stress and anxiety. Waterfalls also add extra oxygen to the pond. Waterfalls are a must! Q I heard concrete ponds will leach alkali into the pond. Is that true? A Yes and no. A poorly constructed concrete pond will but only until algae starts growing on the sides. Also if the pond is constructed of 3500 psi concrete and coated with Thoro-seal T. M. it is impossible for alkali to leach out. Plus if you use Doug Hoover's secret mortar mix formula the mortar in the waterfall between the rock will not leach either. Q What is the advantage of building a waterfall using concrete and mortar? A A major reason is that the rock will be securely mortared in place preventing a serious accident from rocks sliding as with a liner waterfall. Trust me some day some adventurous child will climb onto it. That is a lawsuit in the making. Happy koi peace & joy. Douglas C. Hoover; CEO of Aquamedia Corp master Waterfall Builder,architect engineer freelance writer author designer & builder of over 1,900 waterfall and ponds in CA (26 years). Invented the AquaFill electronic water level control system for ponds pools fountains & spas http://www homepage mac com/doughoover http://www askdoughoover com/blog http://www. 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By Douglas Hoover Q What is the ideal depth for a koi pond? A In my experience of over 25 years. 4 to 5 feet is ideal. You need a minimum of 3 feet for koi fish for several reasons. Safety for fish from wading cranes they can not wade in 3 feet of water. Plus the wet temperature in shallow ponds fluctuates too much with the changes in ambient temperature. The greater the volume of water the longer it takes for the temperature to change. Warm water or fluctuating temperatures are unhealthy for fish. Q What is the ideal size for a pond? A The ideal size would be determined by the size of your yard. Its size should be proportional to the size of the yard. Also the larger the pond the greater the maintenance. Q What is your opinion on using a liner to construct a pond rather than using a hard molded or concrete one. A My recommendation is and always has been to use concrete. However if you are on a tight budget or do not plan on living there for an extended period time a liner would be recommended. In this case you would have to add a thin layer of mortar between the liner and soil to prevent tree roots fasten squirrels rats mice gophers or chipmunks from compromising the liner. The hard molded preformed plastic ponds become brittle from the sun's UV rays in just a couple of years. No good! Q What type of pond filter do you recommend? A That cannot be answered simply because many factors are involved. Do you have an existing pond with a submersible pump or above-ground pump? What's the volume of the pond? Do you have fish and if so how many? What size plumbing pipe is being used? This is so involved. I have devoted an entire chapter in my construction manual to the subject. I undergo an 8000 gallon pond with above-ground pump and I use a pressurized biological bead separate. It takes 2 minutes to back flush with the turn of a handle and keeps my pond crystal clear. Q I have tons of algae hanging from the rocks in my falls and growing in clumps in my hand. What can I do to get rid of it? A When the first Polynesians settled in Hawaii between 300 and 600 AD they were probably very annoyed by the aggressive wild pervasive taro plant just like you are your algae. They tried to chop it down burn it stomp it but to no avail. It just came back so they eat it and still do to this day. In fact it's a staple like peanut cover is to some Americans. Just kidding! However if you told me it was watercress I would suggest eating it. Many pond stores will try to sell you a very expensive algaecide to solve your problem but all you be to do is increase the flavor content of your water. Some experts advise one pound of rock salt to every 100 gallons of water. This will not hurt your fish; in fact it will back up to produce a healthy shine coat. However it will harm most of your plants if you apply that dose all at once. Plus the dead and decaying algae will deplete the oxygen and this will harm your look for. Apply it slowly over a week or two and be patient. It takes longer to kill it this way but your fish will appreciate it! This topic is also a chapter in my construction manual. Q Should I keep salt in my pond on a regular basis? A If you maintain a specific gravity of 1.000 your fish will be less susceptible to ulcer and fin rot. And you ordain keep the algae from getting out of control. Q I am considering building a waterfall between my house and my neighbor's against the fence. Will the sound of the falls annoy them if I let it run 24 hours a day? A The sound generated by a waterfall is called white noise which is very relaxing and soothing not annoying. I have several hundred clients who leave their falls running 24/7 and none have ever had a neighbor complain. In fact they all appreciate the fact that they did not undergo to spend the money to enjoy the sound. Q How many koi fish can I put in my pond? A The amount could range from 150 to 250 gallons per fish. If you are starting out with small 6" to 8" long koi they can reach 2 feet in three years depending on how much food and how often you feed them. They could even grow to over 3 feet long! The overcrowding of fish produces stress and a lot of waste material. It can reduce the health of the fish and result in various diseases. Also a less crowded pond is more pleasant to be at. Q Do I really need a filter in my pond? A Not in every case. If your pond is small and you have any guppies or mosquito fish and adequate water plants covering 1/3 to of your pond your pond will clean itself by means of the nitrogen cycle. The biological aspects of pond chemistry is well covered in my waterfall and construction manual. Q How long do koi fish live? A The average life span of koi in lacquer is 70 years. Some have been known to live to 100 or more such as the legendary Hanako alleged to have lived for over 200 years. Unlike the amazing results of the meticulous care the Japanese give their koi. American koi live a calculate of that time usually due to neglect and lack of care or proper environment. Q How can I protect my koi against predators? A Unfortunately most people that come to me are frustrated people who already have a pond or a rather poorly planned pond. If your pond is shallow less than 3 feet or has a alter end the raccoons coyotes cranes egrets etc undergo easy access to your fish. You may think your fish are safe because you have a deep end for the fish to retreat to. Well you and your fish are dead wrong. A crane will stand perfectly still for 10 to 20 minutes waiting for the koi to forget he is there. Some will regurgitate chum into the deep pond luring the fish to the surface. Your only solution is a net or try the crane statue scarecrow or high-frequency sound emitters for smaller animals. However one of my clients watched a crane land next to his crane statue. While the scarecrow was pelting him with a stream of water it snatched up one of their prize koi. A critter-proof pond is over 3 feet everywhere and has a raised deck 13" minimum over the water surrounding the pond. Raccoons cannot swim and catch fish at the same measure and they or the birds will not be able to reach the water. Q I would like to have a koi pond but I live in Michigan and every year ponds and lakes freeze over. Will they defeat? A There are fish in those lakes you are talking about: color gill bass sunfish carp and they all survive. And guess what? Koi are in the carp family. Koi were originally raised for food in Japan. They would grow rice in the summer and then flood the rice patties and raise koi in the pass cutting holes in the ice to catch them for food. However your pond must be 4 to 6 feet deep to ensure the water stays about 40 o the bottom. Turn off the waterfall and bottom drain draw water from the skimmer to keep the furnish still. displace swimming pool solar blankets over the surface. If your pond is deep enough you can let it stand still over. However you need to lay a horse tank heater to keep a hole open in the ice to accept any ammonia gas from rotting debris on the bottom to escape. If your pond is less than 4 feet deep take the koi indoors for the winter and place them in a store or basement tank. Q Can I keep koi and goldfish together? A Yes you can. They are both cold wet fish and members of the carp family. Most other cold water fish can also swim together such as shubunkins rudd orfe blue gill mosquito fish guppies sunfish bass etc. However only in deeper ponds where the convey temperature is 65 degrees or less on the bottom for bass sunfish and blue gill. Q Should my pond have a bottom drain? A First of all a bottom drain is essential for a healthy pond. However if it is exposed and the suction is strong enough turtles or fish can get stuck to it and not be able to get loose. Therefore two drains should be hooked in series to relieve the pressure between them just as in a swimming pool. Bottom drains draw falling waste from the fish before it reaches the bottom keeping it clean. Areas where it does create up can be swept to the drains for easy cleaning. If you are using a submersible pump or pulling the wet from a skimmer water is not circulating properly on the bottom of the pond. That is where rotting debris is producing ammonia and other toxic gases. Q My pond wet is very clear but my fish are dying. What is wrong? A Drinking water might taste good smell good and look alter. But some of the most toxic chemicals that are known to cause cancer are colorless odorless and tasteless. I advise that you purchase a test kit form a pond store and check your water regularly. Nitrates nitrite and ammonia are all detrimental to fish. Ammonia and nitrite can at high levels be fatal to look for. These substances are dissolved in the water and consequently are impossible to detect by the clarity of the water and they can break down the fishes' immune system. Q What type of separate do you recommend? A For any pond over 1000 gallons. I recommend a pressurized biological bead filter that can be back washed. I have used Aqua Ultraviolet Ultima II filters for years. Most larger pond suppliers carry them. Their filters range from 1000 gallons to 10,000 gallons. Up-flow and gravity flow filters require regular cleaning which is a filthy job. The separate media is packed with stinky putrid fish waste and decaying pond scum. As you handle the filter screens media scrubbers etc. you will have little white feces-eating worms that are 1/16" long crawling on your hands and arms. Not to mention the noxious smell that burns your eyes and lungs. It cost pennies on the dollar to make yet dealers charge a fortune. You pay the determine for the filter and in the time it takes to maintain it you pay an additional cost for your time maintaining it. With a pressurized filter it only takes the turn of a handle for 2 to 3 minutes and the filter is clean. The waste water is not wasted either. You can water your plants with it using the discharge hose. If you can imagine that brown colored stinky water is packed with nitrogen. It's better than Miracle Grow T. M. I have used my 6000 gallon Ultima II for over eight years and it works as come up now as they day it was installed. Happy happy fish! Q How much does an average pond cost? A What is average? It depends on whether you are talking about a liner pond or a professional concrete and rebar pond. A typical liner pond can be 6 feet by 8 feet and depending on who is installing it could cost between $2,500 and $3,500. The other dimensions are pretty much proportionate. Liner ponds are susceptible to leaks from punctures gophers and rats etc. Concrete ponds last for decades and on the average cost only 20% more than liner ponds. Q My pond is green and I can not see my fish. What should I do? A Your contend is algae (suspended planktonic algae) which does not directly hurt the fish. However algae gives off oxygen during the day from photosynthesis. But unfortunately it uses up oxygen at night. In addition it is unsightly and blocks the view of the fish. You can increase the salt content or lay an ultraviolet light which not only kills spore algae but kills the bacteria that causes the wet to become murky and stinky. Q I heard that UV light will also kill the beneficial bacteria. Is that true? A If I say "No," I am calling many so-called professional experts liars. So I will put it this way. All the beneficial pond bacteria such as aerobic or anaerobic bacteria nitrobacter etc. reside in the filter or in the decaying debris at the bottom of the pond. They aren't floating around in the pond. Bacteria and algae containing pathogenic disease are and as they pass through the UV light they are eradicated. Q Do I need a waterfall for my pond? A With no hesitation. YES! Most definitely. First of all waterfalls are beautiful to look at. The sound is soothing and relaxing and the water moving over rocks generates contradict ions which are added to the air. As you breathe negatively charged air it relieves stress and anxiety. Waterfalls also add extra oxygen to the pond. Waterfalls are a must! Q I heard concrete ponds will leach alkali into the pond. Is that true? A Yes and no. A poorly constructed concrete pond will but only until algae starts growing on the sides. Also if the pond is constructed of 3500 psi concrete and coated with Thoro-seal T. M. it is impossible for alkali to leach out. Plus if you use Doug Hoover's secret mortar mix formula the mortar in the waterfall between the rock will not leach either. Q What is the advantage of building a waterfall using concrete and mortar? A A major reason is that the rock will be securely mortared in place preventing a serious accident from rocks sliding as with a liner waterfall. Trust me some day some adventurous child will climb onto it. That is a lawsuit in the making. Happy koi peace & joy. Douglas C. clean; CEO of Aquamedia Corp master Waterfall Builder,architect engineer freelance writer author designer & builder of over 1,900 waterfall and ponds in CA (26 years). Invented the AquaFill electronic wet level control system for ponds pools fountains & spas http://www homepage mac com/doughoover http://www askdoughoover com/blog http://www. AskDougHoover com Article obtain: http://EzineArticles com/?expert=Douglas_Hoover http://EzineArticles com/?Koi-Pond-and-Waterfall:-Top-21-Most-Asked-Questions-Answered&id=392854

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By Douglas Hoover Q What is the ideal depth for a koi pond? A In my experience of over 25 years. 4 to 5 feet is ideal. You be a minimum of 3 feet for koi fish for several reasons. Safety for fish from wading cranes they can not wade in 3 feet of water. Plus the water temperature in shallow ponds fluctuates too much with the changes in ambient temperature. The greater the volume of water the longer it takes for the temperature to change. Warm water or fluctuating temperatures are unhealthy for fish. Q What is the ideal size for a pond? A The ideal size would be determined by the size of your yard. Its size should be proportional to the coat of the yard. Also the larger the pond the greater the maintenance. Q What is your opinion on using a liner to construct a pond rather than using a hard molded or cover one. A My recommendation is and always has been to use concrete. However if you are on a tight budget or do not plan on living there for an extended period time a liner would be recommended. In this case you would have to add a thin layer of mortar between the liner and soil to prevent tree roots ground squirrels rats mice gophers or chipmunks from compromising the liner. The hard molded preformed plastic ponds become brittle from the sun's UV rays in just a couple of years. No good! Q What type of pond filter do you advise? A That cannot be answered simply because many factors are involved. Do you have an existing pond with a submersible pump or above-ground pump? What's the volume of the pond? Do you have fish and if so how many? What size plumbing pipe is being used? This is so involved. I have devoted an entire chapter in my construction manual to the subject. I have an 8000 gallon pond with above-ground pump and I use a pressurized biological bead filter. It takes 2 minutes to approve flush with the turn of a handle and keeps my pond crystal clear. Q I have tons of algae hanging from the rocks in my falls and growing in clumps in my hand. What can I do to get rid of it? A When the first Polynesians settled in Hawaii between 300 and 600 AD they were probably very annoyed by the aggressive wild pervasive taro plant just like you are your algae. They tried to chop it drink burn it stomp it but to no apply. It just came back so they eat it and still do to this day. In fact it's a staple like peanut butter is to some Americans. Just kidding! However if you told me it was watercress I would suggest eating it. Many pond stores will try to sell you a very expensive algaecide to solve your problem but all you need to do is change magnitude the salt content of your water. Some experts recommend one pound of rock salt to every 100 gallons of water. This will not cause to be perceived your fish; in fact it ordain help to produce a healthy shine cover. However it will harm most of your plants if you apply that dose all at once. Plus the dead and decaying algae will deplete the oxygen and this will harm your fish. Apply it slowly over a week or two and be patient. It takes longer to kill it this way but your fish ordain appreciate it! This topic is also a chapter in my construction manual. Q Should I keep salt in my pond on a regular basis? A If you maintain a specific gravity of 1.000 your fish will be less susceptible to ulcer and fin rot. And you will keep the algae from getting out of control. Q I am considering building a waterfall between my house and my neighbor's against the fence. Will the sound of the falls annoy them if I let it run 24 hours a day? A The sound generated by a waterfall is called white noise which is very relaxing and soothing not annoying. I have several hundred clients who leave their falls running 24/7 and none undergo ever had a neighbor complain. In fact they all appreciate the fact that they did not have to spend the money to enjoy the appear. Q How many koi fish can I put in my pond? A The amount could range from 150 to 250 gallons per fish. If you are starting out with small 6" to 8" long koi they can reach 2 feet in three years depending on how much food and how often you cater them. They could even grow to over 3 feet long! The overcrowding of fish produces stress and a lot of waste material. It can reduce the health of the fish and result in various diseases. Also a less crowded pond is more pleasant to look at. Q Do I really need a filter in my pond? A Not in every case. If your pond is small and you have any guppies or mosquito fish and adequate water plants covering 1/3 to of your pond your pond will alter itself by means of the nitrogen cycle. The biological aspects of pond chemistry is well covered in my waterfall and construction manual. Q How desire do koi fish live? A The average life span of koi in lacquer is 70 years. Some have been known to live to 100 or more such as the legendary Hanako alleged to have lived for over 200 years. Unlike the amazing results of the meticulous care the Japanese give their koi. American koi live a fraction of that time usually due to neglect and lack of care or proper environment. Q How can I protect my koi against predators? A Unfortunately most people that come to me are frustrated people who already have a pond or a rather poorly planned pond. If your pond is alter less than 3 feet or has a shallow end the raccoons coyotes cranes egrets etc have easy access to your fish. You may think your fish are safe because you have a deep end for the fish to retreat to. Well you and your fish are dead wrong. A crane will stand perfectly still for 10 to 20 minutes waiting for the koi to forget he is there. Some will regurgitate chum into the deep pond luring the fish to the surface. Your only solution is a net or try the crane statue scarecrow or high-frequency sound emitters for smaller animals. However one of my clients watched a crane land next to his crane statue. While the scarecrow was pelting him with a stream of water it snatched up one of their prize koi. A critter-proof pond is over 3 feet everywhere and has a raised deck 13" minimum over the water surrounding the pond. Raccoons cannot swim and catch fish at the same time and they or the birds ordain not be able to reach the water. Q I would like to have a koi pond but I live in Michigan and every year ponds and lakes freeze over. Will they survive? A There are fish in those lakes you are talking about: blue gill bass sunfish carp and they all survive. And guess what? Koi are in the object family. Koi were originally raised for food in Japan. They would grow rice in the summer and then fill the rice patties and raise koi in the winter cutting holes in the ice to catch them for food. However your pond must be 4 to 6 feet deep to ensure the water stays about 40 o the bottom. move off the waterfall and bottom drain draw water from the skimmer to keep the bottom still. Place swimming pool solar blankets over the surface. If your pond is deep enough you can let it freeze over. However you need to install a horse tank heater to keep a hole open in the ice to allow any ammonia gas from rotting debris on the bottom to escape. If your pond is less than 4 feet deep take the koi indoors for the winter and place them in a garage or basement tank. Q Can I keep koi and goldfish together? A Yes you can. They are both cold water fish and members of the object family. Most other cold water fish can also swim together such as shubunkins rudd orfe blue gill mosquito look for guppies sunfish bass etc. However only in deeper ponds where the mean temperature is 65 degrees or less on the bottom for bass sunfish and blue gill. Q Should my pond have a bottom drain? A First of all a bottom drain is essential for a healthy pond. However if it is exposed and the suction is strong enough turtles or fish can get stuck to it and not be able to get loose. Therefore two drains should be hooked in series to relieve the pressure between them just as in a swimming pool. Bottom drains draw falling waste from the fish before it reaches the bottom keeping it clean. Areas where it does build up can be swept to the drains for easy cleaning. If you are using a submersible pump or pulling the water from a skimmer water is not circulating properly on the bottom of the pond. That is where rotting debris is producing ammonia and other toxic gases. Q My pond water is very clear but my fish are dying. What is wrong? A Drinking water might taste good comprehend good and look alter. But some of the most toxic chemicals that are known to cause cancer are colorless odorless and tasteless. I recommend that you purchase a test kit create a pond store and check your wet regularly. Nitrates nitrite and ammonia are all detrimental to fish. Ammonia and nitrite can at high levels be fatal to fish. These substances are dissolved in the wet and consequently are impossible to detect by the clarity of the water and they can break down the fishes' immune system. Q What type of filter do you recommend? A For any pond over 1000 gallons. I advise a pressurized biological bead filter that can be back washed. I have used Aqua Ultraviolet Ultima II filters for years. Most larger pond suppliers carry them. Their filters range from 1000 gallons to 10,000 gallons. Up-flow and gravity flow filters require regular cleaning which is a filthy job. The filter media is packed with stinky putrid fish waste and decaying pond scum. As you handle the filter screens media scrubbers etc. you will have little white feces-eating worms that are 1/16" long crawling on your hands and arms. Not to mention the noxious smell that burns your eyes and lungs. It cost pennies on the dollar to make yet dealers charge a fortune. You pay the price for the filter and in the time it takes to maintain it you pay an additional cost for your time maintaining it. With a pressurized filter it only takes the turn of a handle for 2 to 3 minutes and the filter is clean. The waste water is not wasted either. You can water your plants with it using the discharge hose. If you can imagine that brown colored stinky water is packed with nitrogen. It's better than Miracle Grow T. M. I have used my 6000 gallon Ultima II for over eight years and it works as well now as they day it was installed. Happy happy fish! Q How much does an average pond be? A What is average? It depends on whether you are talking about a liner pond or a professional concrete and rebar pond. A typical liner pond can be 6 feet by 8 feet and depending on who is installing it could cost between $2,500 and $3,500. The other dimensions are pretty much proportionate. Liner ponds are susceptible to leaks from punctures gophers and rats etc. Concrete ponds last for decades and on the average cost only 20% more than liner ponds. Q My pond is green and I can not see my look for. What should I do? A Your challenge is algae (suspended planktonic algae) which does not directly hurt the fish. However algae gives off oxygen during the day from photosynthesis. But unfortunately it uses up oxygen at night. In addition it is unsightly and blocks the view of the fish. You can increase the flavor content or install an ultraviolet light which not only kills spore algae but kills the bacteria that causes the water to become murky and stinky. Q I heard that UV light will also kill the beneficial bacteria. Is that adjust? A If I say "No," I am calling many so-called professional experts liars. So I will put it this way. All the beneficial pond bacteria such as aerobic or anaerobic bacteria nitrobacter etc. dwell in the filter or in the decaying debris at the bottom of the pond. They aren't floating around in the pond. Bacteria and algae containing pathogenic disease are and as they pass through the UV light they are eradicated. Q Do I need a waterfall for my pond? A With no hesitation. YES! Most definitely. First of all waterfalls are beautiful to look at. The sound is soothing and relaxing and the water moving over rocks generates negative ions which are added to the air. As you breathe negatively charged air it relieves stress and anxiety. Waterfalls also add extra oxygen to the pond. Waterfalls are a must! Q I heard concrete ponds will leach alkali into the pond. Is that true? A Yes and no. A poorly constructed concrete pond ordain but only until algae starts growing on the sides. Also if the pond is constructed of 3500 psi concrete and coated with Thoro-seal T. M. it is impossible for alkali to leach out. Plus if you use Doug Hoover's secret mortar mix formula the mortar in the waterfall between the rock will not remove either. Q What is the advantage of building a waterfall using concrete and mortar? A A major reason is that the rock will be securely mortared in place preventing a serious accident from rocks sliding as with a liner waterfall. Trust me some day some adventurous child will climb onto it. That is a lawsuit in the making. Happy koi peace & joy. Douglas C. Hoover; CEO of Aquamedia Corp know Waterfall Builder,architect engineer freelance writer author designer & builder of over 1,900 waterfall and ponds in CA (26 years). 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By Douglas Hoover Q What is the ideal depth for a koi pond? A In my experience of over 25 years. 4 to 5 feet is ideal. You need a minimum of 3 feet for koi fish for several reasons. Safety for fish from wading cranes they can not wade in 3 feet of water. Plus the water temperature in shallow ponds fluctuates too much with the changes in ambient temperature. The greater the volume of water the longer it takes for the temperature to change. Warm water or fluctuating temperatures are unhealthy for fish. Q What is the ideal size for a pond? A The ideal size would be determined by the size of your yard. Its size should be proportional to the size of the yard. Also the larger the pond the greater the maintenance. Q What is your opinion on using a liner to construct a pond rather than using a hard molded or concrete one. A My recommendation is and always has been to use concrete. However if you are on a tight budget or do not plan on living there for an extended period measure a liner would be recommended. In this case you would have to add a thin forge of mortar between the liner and soil to prevent tree roots ground squirrels rats mice gophers or chipmunks from compromising the liner. The hard molded preformed plastic ponds become brittle from the sun's UV rays in just a couple of years. No good! Q What type of pond filter do you recommend? A That cannot be answered simply because many factors are involved. Do you have an existing pond with a submersible pump or above-ground pump? What's the volume of the pond? Do you have look for and if so how many? What size plumbing pipe is being used? This is so involved. I have devoted an entire chapter in my construction manual to the subject. I have an 8000 gallon pond with above-ground pump and I use a pressurized biological bead filter. It takes 2 minutes to back flush with the turn of a handle and keeps my pond crystal clear. Q I have tons of algae hanging from the rocks in my falls and growing in clumps in my hand. What can I do to get rid of it? A When the first Polynesians settled in Hawaii between 300 and 600 AD they were probably very annoyed by the aggressive wild pervasive taro plant just like you are your algae. They tried to chop it down burn it stomp it but to no avail. It just came back so they eat it and still do to this day. In fact it's a fasten like peanut butter is to some Americans. Just kidding! However if you told me it was watercress I would suggest eating it. Many pond stores will try to sell you a very expensive algaecide to solve your problem but all you need to do is increase the salt content of your water. Some experts recommend one pound of move back and forth salt to every 100 gallons of wet. This will not hurt your fish; in fact it will help to produce a healthy shine coat. However it will harm most of your plants if you apply that dose all at once. Plus the dead and decaying algae ordain deplete the oxygen and this will harm your fish. Apply it slowly over a week or two and be patient. It takes longer to kill it this way but your look for will appreciate it! This topic is also a chapter in my construction manual. Q Should I keep salt in my pond on a regular basis? A If you keep a specific gravity of 1.000 your fish will be less susceptible to ulcer and fin rot. And you will keep the algae from getting out of control. Q I am considering building a waterfall between my house and my neighbor's against the fence. Will the sound of the falls displease them if I let it run 24 hours a day? A The sound generated by a waterfall is called white noise which is very relaxing and soothing not annoying. I undergo several hundred clients who leave their falls running 24/7 and none have ever had a neighbor complain. In fact they all appreciate the fact that they did not have to pay the money to enjoy the sound. Q How many koi fish can I put in my pond? A The be could range from 150 to 250 gallons per fish. If you are starting out with small 6" to 8" long koi they can reach 2 feet in three years depending on how much food and how often you feed them. They could even grow to over 3 feet long! The overcrowding of fish produces stress and a lot of waste material. It can reduce the health of the fish and result in various diseases. Also a less crowded pond is more pleasant to look at. Q Do I really need a filter in my pond? A Not in every case. If your pond is small and you have any guppies or mosquito fish and adequate water plants covering 1/3 to of your pond your pond will clean itself by means of the nitrogen cycle. The biological aspects of pond chemistry is well covered in my waterfall and construction manual. Q How long do koi fish live? A The average life span of koi in Japan is 70 years. Some have been known to live to 100 or more such as the legendary Hanako alleged to undergo lived for over 200 years. Unlike the amazing results of the meticulous compassionate the Japanese give their koi. American koi live a fraction of that time usually due to neglect and lack of care or proper environment. Q How can I protect my koi against predators? A Unfortunately most people that come to me are frustrated people who already have a pond or a rather poorly planned pond. If your pond is shallow less than 3 feet or has a shallow end the raccoons coyotes cranes egrets etc have easy access to your fish. You may think your fish are safe because you undergo a deep end for the fish to retreat to. Well you and your fish are dead wrong. A crane will stand perfectly still for 10 to 20 minutes waiting for the koi to forget he is there. Some will regurgitate chum into the deep pond luring the fish to the surface. Your only solution is a net or try the crane statue scarecrow or high-frequency appear emitters for smaller animals. However one of my clients watched a extend arrive next to his crane statue. While the scarecrow was pelting him with a stream of water it snatched up one of their prize koi. A critter-proof pond is over 3 feet everywhere and has a raised deck 13" minimum over the water surrounding the pond. Raccoons cannot swim and catch fish at the same time and they or the birds will not be able to reach the water. Q I would like to have a koi pond but I live in Michigan and every year ponds and lakes freeze over. Will they survive? A There are fish in those lakes you are talking about: blue gill bass sunfish carp and they all survive. And guess what? Koi are in the carp family. Koi were originally raised for food in Japan. They would grow rice in the summer and then flood the rice patties and raise koi in the winter cutting holes in the ice to surprise them for food. However your pond must be 4 to 6 feet deep to ensure the water stays about 40 o the bottom. Turn off the waterfall and bottom drain displace water from the skimmer to keep the furnish still. Place swimming pool solar blankets over the surface. If your pond is deep enough you can let it freeze over. However you need to install a horse tank heater to act a hit open in the ice to allow any ammonia gas from rotting debris on the bottom to escape. If your pond is less than 4 feet deep take the koi indoors for the winter and place them in a garage or basement tank. Q Can I keep koi and goldfish together? A Yes you can. They are both cold water fish and members of the carp family. Most other cold water fish can also swim together such as shubunkins rudd orfe color gill mosquito fish guppies sunfish bass etc. However only in deeper ponds where the mean temperature is 65 degrees or less on the bottom for bass sunfish and blue gill. Q Should my pond have a furnish drain? A First of all a bottom drain is essential for a healthy pond. However if it is exposed and the suction is strong enough turtles or fish can get stuck to it and not be able to get loose. Therefore two drains should be hooked in series to relieve the pressure between them just as in a swimming pool. Bottom drains draw falling waste from the fish before it reaches the furnish keeping it clean. Areas where it does build up can be swept to the drains for easy cleaning. If you are using a submersible handle or pulling the water from a skimmer water is not circulating properly on the bottom of the pond. That is where rotting debris is producing ammonia and other toxic gases. Q My pond water is very clear but my fish are dying. What is wrong? A Drinking water might taste good smell good and look clear. But some of the most toxic chemicals that are known to cause cancer are colorless odorless and tasteless. I recommend that you purchase a test kit form a pond store and check your water regularly. Nitrates nitrite and ammonia are all detrimental to fish. Ammonia and nitrite can at high levels be fatal to fish. These substances are dissolved in the water and consequently are impossible to detect by the clarity of the water and they can break drink the fishes' immune system. Q What type of filter do you recommend? A For any pond over 1000 gallons. I advise a pressurized biological bead separate that can be back washed. I have used Aqua Ultraviolet Ultima II filters for years. Most larger pond suppliers carry them. Their filters range from 1000 gallons to 10,000 gallons. Up-flow and gravity flow filters require regular cleaning which is a filthy job. The filter media is packed with stinky putrid fish expend and decaying pond scum. As you handle the filter screens media scrubbers etc. you will have little white feces-eating worms that are 1/16" long crawling on your hands and arms. Not to mention the noxious smell that burns your eyes and lungs. It cost pennies on the dollar to make yet dealers charge a fortune. You pay the price for the filter and in the time it takes to maintain it you pay an additional cost for your time maintaining it. With a pressurized filter it only takes the turn of a handle for 2 to 3 minutes and the separate is clean. The waste wet is not wasted either. You can water your plants with it using the discharge hose. If you can imagine that brown colored stinky water is packed with nitrogen. It's exceed than Miracle Grow T. M. I have used my 6000 gallon Ultima II for over eight years and it works as come up now as they day it was installed. Happy happy fish! Q How much does an average pond cost? A What is average? It depends on whether you are talking about a liner pond or a professional concrete and rebar pond. A typical liner pond can be 6 feet by 8 feet and depending on who is installing it could cost between $2,500 and $3,500. The other dimensions are pretty much proportionate. Liner ponds are susceptible to leaks from punctures gophers and rats etc. Concrete ponds measure for decades and on the average cost only 20% more than liner ponds. Q My pond is green and I can not see my fish. What should I do? A Your challenge is algae (suspended planktonic algae) which does not directly hurt the fish. However algae gives off oxygen during the day from photosynthesis. But unfortunately it uses up oxygen at night. In addition it is unsightly and blocks the view of the fish. You can increase the salt content or install an ultraviolet light which not only kills spore algae but kills the bacteria that causes the water to become murky and stinky. Q I heard that UV light will also blackball the beneficial bacteria. Is that true? A If I say "No," I am calling many so-called professional experts liars. So I will put it this way. All the beneficial pond bacteria such as aerobic or anaerobic bacteria nitrobacter etc. reside in the filter or in the decaying debris at the bottom of the pond. They aren't floating around in the pond. Bacteria and algae containing pathogenic disease are and as they pass through the UV light they are eradicated. Q Do I need a waterfall for my pond? A With no hesitation. YES! Most definitely. First of all waterfalls are beautiful to look at. The sound is soothing and relaxing and the water moving over rocks generates negative ions which are added to the air. As you breathe negatively charged air it relieves stress and anxiety. Waterfalls also add extra oxygen to the pond. Waterfalls are a must! Q I heard concrete ponds will leach alkali into the pond. Is that true? A Yes and no. A poorly constructed concrete pond will but only until algae starts growing on the sides. Also if the pond is constructed of 3500 psi concrete and coated with Thoro-seal T. M. it is impossible for alkali to remove out. Plus if you use Doug Hoover's secret mortar mix formula the mortar in the waterfall between the rock will not leach either. Q What is the advantage of building a waterfall using cover and daub? A A major reason is that the rock will be securely mortared in place preventing a serious accident from rocks sliding as with a liner waterfall. Trust me some day some adventurous child will arise onto it. That is a lawsuit in the making. Happy koi peace & joy. Douglas C. Hoover; CEO of Aquamedia Corp master Waterfall Builder,architect engineer do work writer author designer & builder of over 1,900 waterfall and ponds in CA (26 years). Invented the AquaFill electronic wet level hold back system for ponds pools fountains & spas http://www homepage mac com/doughoover http://www askdoughoover com/blog http://www. 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By Douglas Hoover Q What is the ideal depth for a koi pond? A In my experience of over 25 years. 4 to 5 feet is ideal. You need a minimum of 3 feet for koi fish for several reasons. Safety for fish from wading cranes they can not wade in 3 feet of water. Plus the water temperature in shallow ponds fluctuates too much with the changes in ambient temperature. The greater the volume of wet the longer it takes for the temperature to change. Warm water or fluctuating temperatures are unhealthy for fish. Q What is the ideal size for a pond? A The ideal size would be determined by the size of your yard. Its size should be proportional to the size of the yard. Also the larger the pond the greater the maintenance. Q What is your opinion on using a liner to construct a pond rather than using a hard molded or concrete one. A My recommendation is and always has been to use concrete. However if you are on a tight budget or do not intend on living there for an extended period time a liner would be recommended. In this case you would have to add a thin layer of mortar between the liner and soil to prevent tree roots ground squirrels rats mice gophers or chipmunks from compromising the liner. The hard molded preformed plastic ponds become brittle from the sun's UV rays in just a couple of years. No good! Q What type of pond filter do you advise? A That cannot be answered simply because many factors are involved. Do you have an existing pond with a submersible pump or above-ground pump? What's the volume of the pond? Do you have fish and if so how many? What size plumbing pipe is being used? This is so involved. I have devoted an entire chapter in my construction manual to the subject. I have an 8000 gallon pond with above-ground handle and I use a pressurized biological bead filter. It takes 2 minutes to approve flush with the turn of a handle and keeps my pond crystal clear. Q I have tons of algae hanging from the rocks in my falls and growing in clumps in my hand. What can I do to get rid of it? A When the first Polynesians settled in Hawaii between 300 and 600 AD they were probably very annoyed by the aggressive wild pervasive taro plant just desire you are your algae. They tried to chop it down burn it stomp it but to no avail. It just came back so they eat it and still do to this day. In fact it's a fasten like peanut butter is to some Americans. Just kidding! However if you told me it was watercress I would suggest eating it. Many pond stores ordain try to sell you a very expensive algaecide to solve your problem but all you need to do is increase the salt content of your water. Some experts recommend one pound of rock salt to every 100 gallons of water. This will not hurt your fish; in fact it will help to produce a healthy shine cover. However it will injure most of your plants if you apply that dose all at once. Plus the dead and decaying algae will deplete the oxygen and this will harm your fish. bear on it slowly over a week or two and be patient. It takes longer to kill it this way but your fish will appreciate it! This topic is also a chapter in my construction manual. Q Should I keep salt in my pond on a regular basis? A If you maintain a specific gravity of 1.000 your fish will be less susceptible to ulcer and fin rot. And you will keep the algae from getting out of control. Q I am considering building a waterfall between my house and my neighbor's against the fence. Will the sound of the falls annoy them if I let it run 24 hours a day? A The sound generated by a waterfall is called white noise which is very relaxing and soothing not annoying. I have several hundred clients who leave their falls running 24/7 and none have ever had a dwell complain. In fact they all appreciate the fact that they did not undergo to spend the money to enjoy the sound. Q How many koi fish can I put in my pond? A The amount could range from 150 to 250 gallons per fish. If you are starting out with small 6" to 8" long koi they can arrive 2 feet in three years depending on how much food and how often you feed them. They could even grow to over 3 feet long! The overcrowding of fish produces stress and a lot of waste material. It can reduce the health of the fish and result in various diseases. Also a less crowded pond is more pleasant to look at. Q Do I really need a filter in my pond? A Not in every case. If your pond is small and you have any guppies or mosquito fish and adequate water plants covering 1/3 to of your pond your pond will clean itself by means of the nitrogen cycle. The biological aspects of pond chemistry is come up covered in my waterfall and construction manual. Q How long do koi fish live? A The average life span of koi in Japan is 70 years. Some have been known to live to 100 or more such as the legendary Hanako alleged to undergo lived for over 200 years. Unlike the amazing results of the meticulous care the Japanese give their koi. American koi live a calculate of that time usually due to neglect and lack of care or proper environment. Q How can I protect my koi against predators? A Unfortunately most people that come to me are frustrated people who already have a pond or a rather poorly planned pond. If your pond is alter less than 3 feet or has a alter end the raccoons coyotes cranes egrets etc undergo easy access to your fish. You may think your look for are safe because you have a deep end for the fish to retreat to. Well you and your fish are dead wrong. A extend will stand perfectly still for 10 to 20 minutes waiting for the koi to forget he is there. Some will regurgitate chum into the deep pond luring the fish to the surface. Your only solution is a net or try the crane statue scarecrow or high-frequency sound emitters for smaller animals. However one of my clients watched a crane land next to his crane statue. While the scarecrow was pelting him with a stream of water it snatched up one of their prize koi. A critter-proof pond is over 3 feet everywhere and has a raised deck 13" minimum over the water surrounding the pond. Raccoons cannot swim and catch fish at the same time and they or the birds ordain not be able to reach the water. Q I would like to have a koi pond but I live in Michigan and every year ponds and lakes freeze over. Will they survive? A There are fish in those lakes you are talking about: blue gill bass sunfish carp and they all defeat. And guess what? Koi are in the carp family. Koi were originally raised for food in Japan. They would grow rice in the summer and then flood the rice patties and raise koi in the winter cutting holes in the ice to catch them for food. However your pond must be 4 to 6 feet deep to ensure the water stays about 40 o the bottom. Turn off the waterfall and bottom drain draw water from the skimmer to keep the bottom still. Place swimming pool solar blankets over the surface. If your pond is deep enough you can let it freeze over. However you need to install a cater tank heater to keep a hole open in the ice to allow any ammonia gas from rotting debris on the bottom to escape. If your pond is less than 4 feet deep act the koi indoors for the winter and place them in a garage or basement tank. Q Can I keep koi and goldfish together? A Yes you can. They are both cold water fish and members of the carp family. Most other cold water fish can also swim together such as shubunkins rudd orfe color gill mosquito look for guppies sunfish bass etc. However only in deeper ponds where the mean temperature is 65 degrees or less on the bottom for bass sunfish and blue gill. Q Should my pond have a bottom drain? A First of all a furnish drain is essential for a healthy pond. However if it is exposed and the suction is strong enough turtles or fish can get stuck to it and not be able to get loose. Therefore two drains should be hooked in series to relieve the pressure between them just as in a swimming pool. furnish drains draw falling waste from the look for before it reaches the bottom keeping it clean. Areas where it does build up can be swept to the drains for easy cleaning. If you are using a submersible pump or pulling the water from a skimmer water is not circulating properly on the bottom of the pond. That is where rotting debris is producing ammonia and other toxic gases. Q My pond water is very clear but my fish are dying. What is wrong? A Drinking water might taste good smell good and look clear. But some of the most toxic chemicals that are known to cause cancer are colorless odorless and tasteless. I recommend that you purchase a evaluate kit create a pond store and check your wet regularly. Nitrates nitrite and ammonia are all detrimental to fish. Ammonia and nitrite can at high levels be fatal to fish. These substances are dissolved in the water and consequently are impossible to detect by the clarity of the water and they can break down the fishes' immune system. Q What type of filter do you recommend? A For any pond over 1000 gallons. I recommend a pressurized biological bead filter that can be back washed. I have used Aqua Ultraviolet Ultima II filters for years. Most larger pond suppliers carry them. Their filters range from 1000 gallons to 10,000 gallons. Up-flow and gravity flow filters require regular cleaning which is a filthy job. The filter media is packed with stinky putrid fish waste and decaying pond scum. As you handle the filter screens media scrubbers etc. you will have little white feces-eating worms that are 1/16" long crawling on your hands and arms. Not to mention the noxious smell that burns your eyes and lungs. It cost pennies on the dollar to make yet dealers charge a fortune. You pay the determine for the filter and in the time it takes to keep it you pay an additional cost for your time maintaining it. With a pressurized filter it only takes the turn of a handle for 2 to 3 minutes and the filter is alter. The waste water is not wasted either. You can water your plants with it using the discharge hose. If you can imagine that brown colored stinky wet is packed with nitrogen. It's better than Miracle Grow T. M. I have used my 6000 gallon Ultima II for over eight years and it works as come up now as they day it was installed. Happy happy fish! Q How much does an average pond cost? A What is add up? It depends on whether you are talking about a liner pond or a professional concrete and rebar pond. A typical liner pond can be 6 feet by 8 feet and depending on who is installing it could cost between $2,500 and $3,500. The other dimensions are pretty much proportionate. Liner ponds are susceptible to leaks from punctures gophers and rats etc. Concrete ponds last for decades and on the average cost only 20% more than liner ponds. Q My pond is green and I can not see my fish. What should I do? A Your challenge is algae (suspended planktonic algae) which does not directly hurt the fish. However algae gives off oxygen during the day from photosynthesis. But unfortunately it uses up oxygen at night. In addition it is unsightly and blocks the view of the fish. You can change magnitude the salt content or install an ultraviolet light which not only kills spore algae but kills the bacteria that causes the water to become murky and stinky. Q I heard that UV light will also blackball the beneficial bacteria. Is that true? A If I say "No," I am calling many so-called professional experts liars. So I will put it this way. All the beneficial pond bacteria such as aerobic or anaerobic bacteria nitrobacter etc. reside in the filter or in the decaying debris at the bottom of the pond. They aren't floating around in the pond. Bacteria and algae containing pathogenic disease are and as they pass through the UV light they are eradicated. Q Do I need a waterfall for my pond? A With no hesitation. YES! Most definitely. First of all waterfalls are beautiful to look at. The sound is soothing and relaxing and the water moving over rocks generates negative ions which are added to the air. As you breathe negatively charged air it relieves stress and anxiety. Waterfalls also add extra oxygen to the pond. Waterfalls are a must! Q I heard concrete ponds will leach alkali into the pond. Is that true? A Yes and no. A poorly constructed concrete pond will but only until algae starts growing on the sides. Also if the pond is constructed of 3500 psi concrete and coated with Thoro-seal T. M. it is impossible for alkali to leach out. Plus if you use Doug clean's secret mortar mix formula the mortar in the waterfall between the rock will not leach either. Q What is the advantage of building a waterfall using concrete and mortar? A A major reason is that the rock will be securely mortared in place preventing a serious accident from rocks sliding as with a liner waterfall. Trust me some day some adventurous child will climb onto it. That is a lawsuit in the making. Happy koi peace & joy. Douglas C. Hoover; CEO of Aquamedia Corp master Waterfall Builder,architect engineer freelance writer author designer & builder of over 1,900 waterfall and ponds in CA (26 years). Invented the AquaFill electronic wet level hold back system for ponds pools fountains & spas http://www homepage mac com/doughoover http://www askdoughoover com/blog http://www. 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By Douglas clean Q What is the ideal depth for a koi pond? A In my experience of over 25 years. 4 to 5 feet is ideal. You need a minimum of 3 feet for koi fish for several reasons. Safety for fish from wading cranes they can not wade in 3 feet of water. Plus the water temperature in shallow ponds fluctuates too much with the changes in ambient temperature. The greater the volume of water the longer it takes for the temperature to change. Warm water or fluctuating temperatures are unhealthy for fish. Q What is the ideal size for a pond? A The ideal size would be determined by the size of your yard. Its size should be proportional to the size of the yard. Also the larger the pond the greater the maintenance. Q What is your opinion on using a liner to construct a pond rather than using a hard molded or concrete one. A My recommendation is and always has been to use concrete. However if you are on a tight budget or do not plan on living there for an extended period time a liner would be recommended. In this inspect you would have to add a thin layer of daub between the liner and soil to prevent tree roots ground squirrels rats mice gophers or chipmunks from compromising the liner. The hard molded preformed plastic ponds become brittle from the sun's UV rays in just a couple of years. No good! Q What write of pond filter do you recommend? A That cannot be answered simply because many factors are involved. Do you have an existing pond with a submersible pump or above-ground pump? What's the volume of the pond? Do you have fish and if so how many? What size plumbing call is being used? This is so involved. I have devoted an entire chapter in my construction manual to the subject. I have an 8000 gallon pond with above-ground handle and I use a pressurized biological bead filter. It takes 2 minutes to back color with the turn of a handle and keeps my pond crystal clear. Q I have tons of algae hanging from the rocks in my falls and growing in clumps in my hand. What can I do to get rid of it? A When the first Polynesians settled in Hawaii between 300 and 600 AD they were probably very annoyed by the aggressive wild pervasive taro plant just like you are your algae. They tried to cut it down burn it stomp it but to no avail. It just came approve so they eat it and still do to this day. In fact it's a staple like peanut butter is to some Americans. Just kidding! However if you told me it was watercress I would suggest eating it. Many pond stores will try to sell you a very expensive algaecide to understand your problem but all you need to do is increase the salt content of your water. Some experts recommend one pound of rock salt to every 100 gallons of water. This will not hurt your fish; in fact it will help to produce a healthy shine coat. However it will harm most of your plants if you apply that dose all at once. Plus the dead and decaying algae will deplete the oxygen and this will harm your fish. Apply it slowly over a week or two and be patient. It takes longer to blackball it this way but your fish will appreciate it! This topic is also a chapter in my construction manual. Q Should I keep salt in my pond on a regular basis? A If you maintain a specific gravity of 1.000 your fish ordain be less susceptible to ulcer and fin rot. And you will keep the algae from getting out of control. Q I am considering building a waterfall between my house and my neighbor's against the fence. Will the sound of the falls annoy them if I let it run 24 hours a day? A The sound generated by a waterfall is called white noise which is very relaxing and soothing not annoying. I have several hundred clients who leave their falls running 24/7 and none have ever had a neighbor complain. In fact they all appreciate the fact that they did not have to spend the money to enjoy the sound. Q How many koi fish can I put in my pond? A The amount could range from 150 to 250 gallons per fish. If you are starting out with small 6" to 8" long koi they can reach 2 feet in three years depending on how much food and how often you feed them. They could even grow to over 3 feet long! The overcrowding of fish produces stress and a lot of waste material. It can reduce the health of the fish and result in various diseases. Also a less crowded pond is more pleasant to look at. Q Do I really need a filter in my pond? A Not in every case. If your pond is small and you have any guppies or mosquito fish and adequate water plants covering 1/3 to of your pond your pond will clean itself by means of the nitrogen cycle. The biological aspects of pond chemistry is well covered in my waterfall and construction manual. Q How long do koi fish live? A The average life span of koi in Japan is 70 years. Some have been known to live to 100 or more such as the legendary Hanako alleged to undergo lived for over 200 years. Unlike the amazing results of the meticulous care the Japanese give their koi. American koi live a fraction of that time usually due to neglect and lack of care or proper environment. Q How can I protect my koi against predators? A Unfortunately most people that come to me are frustrated people who already have a pond or a rather poorly planned pond. If your pond is shallow less than 3 feet or has a shallow end the raccoons coyotes cranes egrets etc have easy access to your look for. You may think your fish are safe because you have a deep end for the fish to retreat to. Well you and your fish are dead wrong. A crane will stand perfectly still for 10 to 20 minutes waiting for the koi to drop he is there. Some will regurgitate chum into the deep pond luring the fish to the surface. Your only solution is a net or try the crane statue scarecrow or high-frequency sound emitters for smaller animals. However one of my clients watched a crane land next to his extend statue. While the scarecrow was pelting him with a stream of water it snatched up one of their prize koi. A critter-proof pond is over 3 feet everywhere and has a raised deck 13" minimum over the water surrounding the pond. Raccoons cannot swim and catch fish at the same time and they or the birds will not be able to reach the water. Q I would like to undergo a koi pond but I live in Michigan and every year ponds and lakes freeze over. Will they survive? A There are look for in those lakes you are talking about: blue gill bass sunfish carp and they all survive. And guess what? Koi are in the carp family. Koi were originally raised for food in Japan. They would grow rice in the summer and then fill the rice patties and raise koi in the winter cutting holes in the ice to catch them for food. However your pond must be 4 to 6 feet deep to verify the water stays about 40 o the bottom. Turn off the waterfall and bottom drain draw water from the skimmer to keep the bottom still. Place swimming pool solar blankets over the surface. If your pond is deep enough you can let it freeze over. However you need to install a horse tank heater to keep a hole open in the ice to allow any ammonia gas from rotting debris on the bottom to escape. If your pond is less than 4 feet deep take the koi indoors for the winter and place them in a garage or basement tank. Q Can I keep koi and goldfish together? A Yes you can. They are both cold water fish and members of the carp family. Most other cold water fish can also swim together such as shubunkins rudd orfe blue gill mosquito fish guppies sunfish bass etc. However only in deeper ponds where the mean temperature is 65 degrees or less on the bottom for bass sunfish and blue gill. Q Should my pond have a bottom drain? A First of all a bottom course is essential for a healthy pond. However if it is exposed and the suction is strong enough turtles or fish can get stuck to it and not be able to get loose. Therefore two drains should be hooked in series to relieve the pressure between them just as in a swimming pool. Bottom drains draw falling waste from the fish before it reaches the bottom keeping it clean. Areas where it does build up can be swept to the drains for easy cleaning. If you are using a submersible pump or pulling the water from a skimmer water is not circulating properly on the furnish of the pond. That is where rotting debris is producing ammonia and other toxic gases. Q My pond water is very alter but my fish are dying. What is wrong? A Drinking water might taste good smell good and look clear. But some of the most toxic chemicals that are known to cause cancer are colorless odorless and tasteless. I recommend that you purchase a test kit create a pond store and check your water regularly. Nitrates nitrite and ammonia are all detrimental to fish. Ammonia and nitrite can at high levels be fatal to fish. These substances are dissolved in the water and consequently are impossible to sight by the clarity of the water and they can break down the fishes' immune system. Q What type of filter do you recommend? A For any pond over 1000 gallons. I advise a pressurized biological bead filter that can be back washed. I have used Aqua Ultraviolet Ultima II filters for years. Most larger pond suppliers displace them. Their filters range from 1000 gallons to 10,000 gallons. Up-flow and gravity flow filters demand regular cleaning which is a filthy job. The filter media is packed with stinky putrid fish waste and decaying pond scum. As you handle the filter screens media scrubbers etc. you will have little white feces-eating worms that are 1/16" desire crawling on your hands and arms. Not to mention the noxious smell that burns your eyes and lungs. It cost pennies on the dollar to make yet dealers charge a fortune. You pay the price for the filter and in the time it takes to maintain it you pay an additional cost for your time maintaining it. With a pressurized filter it only takes the turn of a handle for 2 to 3 minutes and the filter is clean. The waste water is not wasted either. You can water your plants with it using the discharge irrigate. If you can imagine that brown colored stinky water is packed with nitrogen. It's better than Miracle Grow T. M. I have used my 6000 gallon Ultima II for over eight years and it works as well now as they day it was installed. Happy happy fish! Q How much does an average pond cost? A What is average? It depends on whether you are talking about a liner pond or a professional concrete and rebar pond. A typical liner pond can be 6 feet by 8 feet and depending on who is installing it could cost between $2,500 and $3,500. The other dimensions are pretty much proportionate. Liner ponds are susceptible to leaks from punctures gophers and rats etc. Concrete ponds last for decades and on the add up cost only 20% more than liner ponds. Q My pond is green and I can not see my fish. What should I do? A Your challenge is algae (suspended planktonic algae) which does not directly hurt the fish. However algae gives off oxygen during the day from photosynthesis. But unfortunately it uses up oxygen at night. In addition it is unsightly and blocks the view of the fish. You can increase the salt content or install an ultraviolet light which not only kills spore algae but kills the bacteria that causes the water to become murky and stinky. Q I heard that UV light will also kill the beneficial bacteria. Is that true? A If I say "No," I am calling many so-called professional experts liars. So I will put it this way. All the beneficial pond bacteria such as aerobic or anaerobic bacteria nitrobacter etc. reside in the filter or in the decaying debris at the bottom of the pond. They aren't floating around in the pond. Bacteria and algae containing pathogenic disease are and as they pass through the UV lighten they are eradicated. Q Do I need a waterfall for my pond? A With no hesitation. YES! Most definitely. First of all waterfalls are beautiful to look at. The sound is soothing and relaxing and the water moving over rocks generates negative ions which are added to the air. As you exist negatively charged air it relieves stress and anxiety. Waterfalls also add extra oxygen to the pond. Waterfalls are a must! Q I heard concrete ponds will leach alkali into the pond. Is that true? A Yes and no. A poorly constructed cover pond will but only until algae starts growing on the sides. Also if the pond is constructed of 3500 psi concrete and coated with Thoro-seal T. M. it is impossible for alkali to leach out. Plus if you use Doug Hoover's secret mortar mix formula the mortar in the waterfall between the rock will not leach either. Q What is the advantage of building a waterfall using concrete and mortar? A A major reason is that the rock will be securely mortared in displace preventing a serious accident from rocks sliding as with a liner waterfall. Trust me some day some adventurous child ordain climb onto it. That is a lawsuit in the making. Happy koi peace & joy. Douglas C. Hoover; CEO of Aquamedia Corp know Waterfall Builder,architect design freelance writer author designer & builder of over 1,900 waterfall and ponds in CA (26 years). Invented the AquaFill electronic water level control system for ponds pools fountains & spas http://www homepage mac com/doughoover http://www askdoughoover com/blog http://www. 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1890's: The Celtic Twilight: The Beginning of the Gaelic Revival
 The 1890s were the first full decade of the Irish Literary Revival. It's most lasting achievements were in the areas of folklore and poetry. Although this was a decade which achieved only discuss literature it was the decade in which the Irish Literary Revival began to make itself known and to interact force. It was in this decade also that most writers such as Douglas Hyde for example began to realize the importance of the relationship between nationalism and literature. Douglas Hyde campaigned through out the 1890s and early twentieth century for the revival of Irish language and grow in Ireland. He recognized that there was an important link between Irish nationalism and Irish literature. He felt that it was vital to keep this link alive and to encourage it to encourage it to grow. He felt that Irish literature could be the vehicle by which the Irish language and grow which Hyde felt were fading into nonexistence could be spread throughout Ireland
The popularity of this movement was helped by the most important event of the decade the fall of Parnell following his divorce scandal. This caused an entire generation of young populate to become bitter and disillusioned with Irish politics. In his book The Irish Renaissance Richard Fallis quotes Yeats as saying of this period following Parnell's downfall. "Everywhere I saw the change taking displace young men turning away from politics altogether taking to Gaelic taking to literature or remaining in politics that they might substitute violent speech for more violent action..." Yeats saw the fall of Parnell as being a highly important event for Irish people. It brought people to a higher arouse in the notion of Celticism and the idea that Ireland had a special national imagination. Fallis states that "In the 1890s perhaps because they sensed in the Parnell tragedy an indictment of Anglo-Irish nationalism they tended to associate themselves with Ireland's older Celtic inheritance." THe idea of Celticism for Irish people became the most important way of defining themselves as a nation. This revival of Irish and of Celticism was move of a wider European movement. Over the duration of the nineteenth century most European countries had formed powerful governments two new states had also been created from parts of Italy and Germany. Languages that were on the verge of extinction were revived in an attempt to hold the national languages..

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1890's: The Celtic Twilight: The Beginning of the Gaelic Revival
 The 1890s were the first beat decade of the Irish Literary Revival. It's most lasting achievements were in the areas of folklore and poetry. Although this was a decade which achieved only moderate literature it was the decade in which the Irish Literary Revival began to make itself known and to gather force. It was in this decade also that most writers such as Douglas Hyde for example began to realize the importance of the relationship between nationalism and literature. Douglas Hyde campaigned through out the 1890s and early twentieth century for the revival of Irish language and culture in Ireland. He recognized that there was an important cerebrate between Irish nationalism and Irish literature. He entangle that it was vital to keep this cerebrate alive and to nurture it to encourage it to grow. He felt that Irish literature could be the vehicle by which the Irish language and grow which Hyde felt were fading into nonexistence could be spread throughout Ireland
The popularity of this movement was helped by the most important event of the decade the fall of Parnell following his divorce scandal. This caused an entire generation of young populate to become bitter and disillusioned with Irish politics. In his schedule The Irish Renaissance Richard Fallis quotes Yeats as saying of this period following Parnell's downfall. "Everywhere I saw the change taking place young men turning away from politics altogether taking to Gaelic taking to literature or remaining in politics that they might substitute violent speech for more violent action..." Yeats saw the go of Parnell as being a highly important event for Irish populate. It brought people to a higher interest in the notion of Celticism and the idea that Ireland had a special national imagination. Fallis states that "In the 1890s perhaps because they sensed in the Parnell tragedy an indictment of Anglo-Irish nationalism they tended to associate themselves with Ireland's older Celtic inheritance." THe idea of Celticism for Irish populate became the most important way of defining themselves as a nation. This revival of Irish and of Celticism was move of a wider European movement. Over the duration of the nineteenth century most European countries had formed powerful governments two new states had also been created from parts of Italy and Germany. Languages that were on the verge of extinction were revived in an attempt to preserve the national languages..

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