Took the covers off today

[Dave 54]

We had such a warm day here in Plymouth that Val and I decided to clean up a bit around the pond then let some sun in the pond after we took the covers off the pond.
All the Koi were present and accounted for hey got a day in the sun and with the pond temperature at 10c it wont be long before we feed our koi for the first time this year .
All our koi have come through the winter months in A1 condition which we are more than pleased about .
Our latest koi the Asagi has really changed since last year and we have high hopes for it at our annual show this summer along with other yearlings .
Its not quite the right temperature to feed our koi yet but once we are over this cold spell mostly night times then the temperature should keep on edging up, .
So the covers can come off in the day time but will have to go back on again at night time just for the time being....

Dave

 

[sissy]

It is always great when the weather warms up and the fish are out and hungry .It makes you feel great and soothes your soul

 

[j.w]

Good for you guys Dave. Enjoy it now!

 

[addy1]

Glad to hear they are doing fine.

 

[slick]

Through the winter what do you use to cover the pond, just asking for next year, so pleased to hear all the koi are good not be long now to a good time round the pond with maybe a glass in hand hope your both ok

 

[Dave 54]

We use poluycarbonate roofing sheets Slick cant beat them mate they are well woth a buy , you can get them either nw or second hand from a recycling centre mate .
They go along way with the cold .
Back down to 9c today bloody cold if you ask me coming down from your neck of the woods mate

Dave

 

[DrCase]

no after the winter pics Dave !!

 

[slick]

Dave54 9*c get your sun cream ready lol that,s short sleeve shirt weather round here,
did you build the poly carb sheets into wooden frames or just rested them on the pond sides?
that,s the way im going to go next year did you do anything to cover the filter,s as mine just stand at the pond side i was hoping to bury them this year and build some sort of insulated box round them any thoughts good idea or just a wast of time and money? good to hear from you again

 

[HARO]

9 celsius?? We should BE so lucky! Pond still iced over (or is that AGAIN?) Won't be feeding mine for AT LEAST another month. Enjoy your lovely weather.
John

Actually, the weatherman is calling for 18 C tomorrow, but only for one day, then back to the deepfreeze!

 

[slick]

20*c today in Yorkshire old people were panic buying bottles of water desk fans sun block hats lol wait till the weekend it will be freezing again lol

 

[Dave 54]

20c read in our garden Slick weve had the pond temperature returning 13c for the last two weeks and so feeding has commenced but the covers are still back on at night to be on the safe side

Dave