Simply Koi and More Koi

Hi Dunc I've not replied to this before because, other than saying that the forum has helped me no end, is still a great source of information, but is sadly under used, I've not known what to add that may be constructive. Undoubtedly, the dreaded facebook groups have overtaken many traditional forum...

Certainly look as though they could be. Unfortunately my pics were a bit over exposed so miss some of the detail shown on your find. They were in the jap matting of the filter. This has been removed and allowed to dry out to get rid of the little blighters. If they return, I'll try to get some bette...

Think I need to look up what an entomologist is first Dunc!

Many thanks for taking the time to research it for us.

Cheers

Bob

Many thanks Dunc.

I thought they might just be a free source of protein but wasn't sure!

Cheers

Bob

Hi All A club member has found these maggot looking creatures living in the jap matting in his filters. Any ideas what they are and, more importantly, are they a risk to his koi? They are about 10mm in length and, apart from the head, resemble normal fly maggots. They are obviously aquatic creatures...

Hi Pete

That's great news mate, hope it's the start of a happy and healthy new year!

Cheers

Bob

It is a good debate guys - and one that I still don't claim to fully understand! :? TBH, though I love my koi and the hobby, life is far too busy for me to devote the time I'd need to fully understand all the pro's and cons and, if I did understand it, I doubt I'd have the time to maintain my pond w...

Hi Dunc,

Ditto what Pete says. With mum's, daughters' and own house to maintain, I've never worked so hard - but I've not missed having to go to work once!!

Enjoy your new found freedom and whatever you fill your time with.

Cheers

Bob

Likewise here. I've been using a half dose for a while now. Also cut back on the quantity needed by using less water too. Just sedate them in a plastic bag and you only need enough water to cover the gills - couple of gallons max!

Cheers

Bob

Definitely like the cleaner, simpler look Dunc, but... I rarely use the internet on full screen and usually have my browser set at about two thirds of the screen width. The rest of the site adjusts size as I adjust the size of the browser window - but the new banner doesn't. It makes no difference t...

Hi Pete

The pond is not far from Biggleswade in Bedfordshire, just off the A1.

Cheers

Bob

Hi Dunc

Not sure if it's what Questheasive is, but I find some Orahesive powder is always useful.

Cheers

Bob

Ooops - just read the New Products post!!!

Hi Adam

Sent you a couple of PMs mate but they're still sitting in my outbox, so I guess you've not read them yet!?

Cheers

Bob

Hi Sid

Try this link https://www.facebook.com/jules.walker.39

Not sure it will work because I don't use facebook very often.

Cheers

Bob

Glad to hear it's good news Jules.

All the best

Bob