Was this a bad idea?!

[Meyer Jordan]

I guess the most frustrating part of all this is that we don't have a local pond store anywhere near here. I'm going to order this online but before I do, is there anything else you recommend I have on hand for emergencies? I'd hate to have something happen and have to wait a week to get it through the mail.

You apparently have a pH test kit. If don't have the means for testing the other parameters then I would recommend you ordering The API Master Test Kit.

https://www.amazon.com/API-Freshwater-Master-Test-Kit/dp/B000255NCI

Later on you can order the Dissolved Oxygen, GH, KH test kits and the Phosphorus test kit.

 

[AngelaM]

You apparently have a pH test kit. If don't have the means for testing the other parameters then I would recommend you ordering The API Master Test Kit.

https://www.amazon.com/API-Freshwater-Master-Test-Kit/dp/B000255NCI

Later on you can order the Dissolved Oxygen, GH, KH test kits and the Phosphorus test kit.

Awesome! The API Master test kit is exactly what I already have so at least I got that right!

 

[IPA]

Amazon has Oasis Pond Prime
https://www.amazon.com/Pond-Prime-67-6-fl-oz/dp/B00025YSAQ

 

[mgmine]

As you said the fish were doing fine in what some would consider deadly conditions. Carp (koi) can live in some pretty bad conditions so I wouldn't be too concerned about putting them in well water. As far as testing the water there isn't much you can do about changing anything so don't worry about it. Throw the tester away and don't look back.

 

[sissy]

But in a new pond and all the stress of moving the fish I would have an aerator .It is better to be safe than sorry .I hate to tell you this but had to replace my liner 2 times because of dog toenails .

 

[Nyboy]

@sissy you might want to try soft claws where made to protect wood floors from dog nails https://www.petedge.com/zpetedgemai...60E576&menuLinkSelected=none&wec-locale=en_US

 

[sissy]

I have chihuahuas but these dogs were my neighbors and the second dog was one of those helper dogs for a handicapped boy that was missing for 2 weeks until he fell in my pond

 

[Usman]

as sisy pointed , get her filter media and dont clean any thing in filter , i think 4 large koi fishes in stock pond are in more danger then they would be in ur pond . if u can add 1 fish at a time wait for few days and keep checking water , see how it goes . do make sure to learn how to transport fishes safely with all the necessities and when u add fish in new pond , let it float for 30 mins on pond then release it , mix some water in the bag .
once pond is old and running , u dont need to do much . her old pond might look ugly but it may have been healthy for fish we never know , algae or unclear water isnt that bad for fish .

 

[Angel]

as sisy pointed , get her filter media and dont clean any thing in filter , i think 4 large koi fishes in stock pond are in more danger then they would be in ur pond . if u can add 1 fish at a time wait for few days and keep checking water , see how it goes . do make sure to learn how to transport fishes safely with all the necessities and when u add fish in new pond , let it float for 30 mins on pond then release it , mix some water in the bag .

keep the filter media wet or soaked in the original pond water. you may be able to get food grade left over buckets from your local grocery store ie used for cole slaw or pickles. typically 5 gallons. just give a good good rinse prior to use or simple soap and water and a few good rinses.

 

[AngelaM]

@AngelaM when You get all situated, I would love pics of your koi

I got my new kids today! So far so good!!

 

[Gemma]

All beautiful! ...the first one is my favorite!

Thank you for sharing!

 

[moby]

Wow, I've never seen butterfly Koi over here, nice fish!

 

[sissy]

WOW those are some really pretty fish .Good luck

 

[AngelaM]

So far so good! All my my levels are good but my pond is green. Luckily I can still see my beauties when they eat.

 

[Greenbrier Lulu]

They are beautiful!