Monday, September 12, 2005
Koi Pond - Reading the Water Parameter
Any koi keeper will tell you that the most important thing about a koi pond is the water parameter. In fact, some dude from koi.com.my forum has a signature that says "I am the water keeper, the kois take care of themself", or something to that effect.
So I don on my white lab coat and become a scientist all over again.
No, for the last time, these aren't pregnancy test kits!
There are 4 tests I run on a regular basis to ensure that the water is in good condition. They are pH, Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate level. The best condition for a koi pond would be a pH level of between 7.5 to 8, and the other 3 kept to the minimal.
Results were not bad at all
The readings from this test:
6 fishes now, still adding, will post pictures of them when the water gets clearer.
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So I don on my white lab coat and become a scientist all over again.
No, for the last time, these aren't pregnancy test kits!
There are 4 tests I run on a regular basis to ensure that the water is in good condition. They are pH, Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate level. The best condition for a koi pond would be a pH level of between 7.5 to 8, and the other 3 kept to the minimal.
Results were not bad at all
The readings from this test:
- pH - around 7.8
- Ammonia - less than 5 mg/l
- Nitrite - less than 0.3 mg/l
- Nitrate - around 5 to 7 mg/l
6 fishes now, still adding, will post pictures of them when the water gets clearer.
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