Koi pond! Really confused.

[GBBUDD]

Sorry no no clue

 

[Jhn]

In all likelihood just some type of benign insect larvae.

 

[JesseMoreira06]

The 3rd Koi displaying the same symptoms is died. I also noticed that My Koi that were white in color are looking more pinky/beige is this normal?

 

[JesseMoreira06]

I am also starting to get a lot of hair algea? any ideas on how to fix that? I have a 9 Watt Uv , I just ordered a 18 Watt Uv since my canister filter can only hold 2 Uvs light inside. I have a few plants, should I purchase many more to help out?

 

[GBBUDD]

It looks like you don't have a berm / build up around the pond. Run off from rains and coming across from the neighbors can be a big problem .

It is also a newer pond?
Has it had time to mature?

 

[JesseMoreira06]

It looks like you don't have a berm / build up around the pond. Run off from rains and coming across from the neighbors can be a big problem .

It is also a newer pond?
Has it had time to mature?

It has only been running for around 1 month.

A berm? I dont think so, I also noticed when it rains the water gets very brownish looking.

 

[JesseMoreira06]

It has only be running for around 1 month.

A berm? I dont think so, I also noticed when it rains the water gets very I think it is mostly from the

I think it is mostly from the river stones and large rocks I put around, the rain is cleaning them into the pond.

 

[GBBUDD]

Possibly but more than likely the rain once on the ground is making its way to the pond a bad thing algae will be out of control and ulcers car be common place.

 

[JesseMoreira06]

Possibly but more than likely the rain once on the ground is making its way to the pond a bad thing algae will be out of control and ulcers car be common place.

When you say a berm what exactly do you mean? The pond has the liner that is covered with river stones around the whole pond, then about 8" I have large rocks that are covered in water by around 3"to 4". Sorta like this exact picture

Where the grass is , I technically have river stones and then grass.

 

[combatwombat]

When you say a berm what exactly do you mean?

The idea is to make sure that the top edge of your liner is higher than the surrounding dirt/grass at all points around the perimeter of your pond. A berm can also be made behind the liner to stop water on the ground from getting closer to the pond several feet before the edge of the pond.

 

[JesseMoreira06]

The idea is to make sure that the top edge of your liner is higher than the surrounding dirt/grass at all points around the perimeter of your pond. A berm can also be made behind the liner to stop water on the ground from getting closer to the pond several feet before the edge of the pond.


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Then no, I did not do that. Now what?

 

[combatwombat]

Then no, I did not do that. Now what?

Do it. haha

 

[JesseMoreira06]

Do it. haha

But wait my liner is on top of the dirt/grass?

 

[combatwombat]

But wait my liner is on top of the dirt/grass?

Yes, but if it’s just laying on top, dirt can still get over it and into the pond. And the dirt around the pond can settle pushing the liner lower. Just a couple inches of elevation can fix it.

 

[GBBUDD]

Unfortunately no

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