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Those 2 side by side looked like they had eggs, was this taken in the spring?
At 10" it is hard to tell. They are just getting to the size where they can be sexed. If you can get a straight on shot it will be easier to tell.
If that wide spot gets any wider then it's a female. Males are torpedo shaped and have litttle girth.
My 2 Platinums are male.
If that wide spot gets any wider then it's a female. Males are torpedo shaped and have litttle girth.
My 2 Platinums are male.
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In the middle photo is that duckweed floating on your pond? I tried buying some last year and threw it in and within a few days it was completely gone. Either the fish had eaten it or my pump had sucked it out! Have you had good luck with it? If so, let me know your secret!
BTW, I love your pond. If I had more room I would expand mind like your.
BTW, I love your pond. If I had more room I would expand mind like your.
My koi don't seem to want to eat it much. I keep a good supply of it in the green house tank [90gal] all year, so I always have it to add when the ponds look low on it, great water cleaner. It grows wild around here so if I run out I just pop over the hill a mile or so and scoop some out of the wild ponds. Put it in QT so I have clean stuff ready when it is needed.
Beautiful pond!
I don't have a skimmer so duckweed thrives quite well in my pond. I have no idea where it came from, but I've always had the stuff. The koi do eat some of it, but they certainly don't control it.
I have to net it out daily in summer or it'll completely take over. The fish like it for cover too.
Cindy
I don't have a skimmer so duckweed thrives quite well in my pond. I have no idea where it came from, but I've always had the stuff. The koi do eat some of it, but they certainly don't control it.
I have to net it out daily in summer or it'll completely take over. The fish like it for cover too.
Cindy
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My duckweed came from plants that I bought from another ponder. It is hard to seperate them from the roots as they cling when removed. I remember asking for some and he said, "don't worry, you will have plenty soon enough".
They add a nice touch to any pond and are easily controlled by netting, I don't think you will ever get rid of them unless winter kills them. That said, they do offer shade to the fish and an occasional healthy snack.
They add a nice touch to any pond and are easily controlled by netting, I don't think you will ever get rid of them unless winter kills them. That said, they do offer shade to the fish and an occasional healthy snack.
Winters here in Utah does not kill it. It disapears when the water gets cold then comes back as soon as it warms up. MAGIC of mother nature.
duckweed is like a fish; it sinks to the bottom of your pond for winter, then floats back up when your water warms up again. once you have it, you essentially have it for life; however, my koi love it for the protein! i've found it's easy to control by netting; just toss whatever extra you have into a mulch pile-it makes great compost!