New koi pond

[Kreeger1]

The start of my new Pond, time for another 10 yards of dirt and the landscape around it. The holes are dug now for the deck thats going in this week too. Man this is alot of work. Thanks Chuck for the hook up on the pond
Erik
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/8628pond5-15-05.jpg

[doody]

Ponds are a great way to enjoy fish outdoors. Looks like your off to a good start. How deep did you dig it? Falls look great. And good thinking adding the skimmer now. Did you add a bottom drain? I wish I would have when I built mine. I say the key to keeping healthy koi is a good uv light.

Eric I have a post @ gardenweb.com because I am closeing my pond. I have a couple koi left and a ton of koi/goldfish hybrids I need to get rid of. Let me know if your interested. I just trying to get rid of them cheap, not make big money. I'm more than willing to trade for frags or equipment.

[mike660r]

Is it time for a pond party yet or do we have to wait for the water to clear? :)

[unoit]

now just add salt! looks good did Chuck dig or did he make you.

[Kreeger1]

Chuck taught a class at the house he had 8 landscapers work on it with him
Pond/ check out my tank party sounds like a good time. I'll keep everyone posted about that
Doody how large are your koi, Im interested in some smaller ones 6 inch and under. I could buy them or trade for frags.
Erik

[doody]

I got two or three 6" and smaller. I'll get pics to you tomarrow, as I'm working on a nano skimmer right now.

[scottfarcuz]

Heck with the koi go for a gator.

Maybe it would keep the pesky neighbor kids out of your yard?

[lori7973]

How many gallons is the pond? We would like to put one in also.

[Kreeger1]

I'm guessing 1000-1200, not massive but not small. Right in the middle. I'd highly reccomnd Aquatic Creations, Chuck. His prices are around half of what other places charge and the quality is much higher.
Erik

[doody]

I just tried to pm you the pics but your box is full.

Got this guys little brother. Who is I dentical but only 2-3"
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=5/13012413264.jpg&s=x2

Got this guy who is about 5-6"
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=5/13012464216.jpg&s=x2

Got a 6" butterfly thats all orange. No pic.

Also have a crap load of these guys all different sizes. Most of them are koi/goldfish hybreds
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=5/13012475134.jpg&s=x2

Let me know what frags you have. Lets take this to PM's so I can tell you bout my system.

[doody]

Ohh, I also have two short fin koi that are both abot 11" if anyones interested.
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=5/13012471971.jpg&s=x2

http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=5/13012465471.jpg&s=x2

[Kreeger1]

Nice, I've got all kinds of acros. We should set up a day and you can come over and check out the tank. I can cut frags right then for you or give you some green for the fish. I like the first one and the 3rd one.
Erik

[doody]

check your PM's

[doody]

Left my # in your pm box so we can get together Sat.

[Kreeger1]

update on the pond
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/8628pond8-28-05.jpg

[Kreeger1]

some of the water lillies, this type is called Mayla
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/8628maylas.jpg

[Kreeger1]

the falls, ran by the new savio 5000gph pump
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/8628falls.jpg

[scottfarcuz]

Looks very nice Erik! Amazing how much it has progressed in just a few months.

[Kreeger1]

Thanks

[Rhodophyta]

Well now I know who might be able to use that 12 pound bag of koi food I won last weekend. Maybe I could bring it to the C-SEA meeting in September. Anyone know the date yet? The regular schedule would conflict with MACNA.