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by Shibumi
Thu Nov 06, 2014 10:58 am
Forum: Koi Ultra Zone and General koi Health
Topic: Bacteria levels
Replies: 7
Views: 3631

Re: Bacteria levels

On another point if you are ever passing Perth you are welcome to come by
by Shibumi
Thu Nov 06, 2014 10:55 am
Forum: Koi Ultra Zone and General koi Health
Topic: Bacteria levels
Replies: 7
Views: 3631

Re: Bacteria levels

hi Graham I must confess I don't like the words new pond syndrome, for the simple reason a lot of folks 2-3 years in and beyond are still going through NPS so it clearly cant be new its about striking and ecologically balanced system in a recirculating aquatic system most folks put way to many fish...
by Shibumi
Tue Nov 04, 2014 2:38 pm
Forum: Koi Ultra Zone and General koi Health
Topic: Bacteria levels
Replies: 7
Views: 3631

Re: Bacteria levels

Actually pleased I raised the question as this is all really interesting and it's bringing back memories. I did two years of biology prior to getting a BSc (Hons) Chemistry yes really ... Although my job involves sales and marketing of high end spectrometers I've long forgotten all that I've learnt:...
by Shibumi
Tue Nov 04, 2014 10:48 am
Forum: Koi Ultra Zone and General koi Health
Topic: Bacteria levels
Replies: 7
Views: 3631

Re: Bacteria levels

Hi Duncan just for clarification I we referring to the fact that bacteria good and bad are always present in the pond and so it seems to me that every pond has them. I was challenged by the thought that we ignore them. The article sounds interesting and I'll read it later. Thanks for the detailed re...
by Shibumi
Tue Nov 04, 2014 8:48 am
Forum: Koi Ultra Zone and General koi Health
Topic: Bacteria levels
Replies: 7
Views: 3631

Bacteria levels

I've seen a lot said about bacteria levels in ponds. The importance of good pond hygiene and the fact that bacteria is opportunist waiting for a fish to be be injured before causing issues. It seems we accept the presence of bacteria but we don't often measure presence. Are there critical levels of ...