Simply Koi and More Koi

How many species of parasite are there that prey on koi (carp) or fresh water fish in general, I ask as I watched a youtube video saying there are 9 species of parasite that target koi.

I have a question regarding salt and whether a trace of 0.1% salt should be in a freshwater pond ?

The videos I have been watching offers no real evidence as to why its needed other than that its a mineral and it help.

Duncan

I would like it kept as an open forum.

I an interested in setting up a marine reef tank and I would like to read some books first, is anyone able to recommend some good books on the subject ?

Thanks

Russ

Give Superfish pumps a look see, I've been running mind externally straight from BD for many years.

It took two emails and the answer is:

NO3, K and NH4 are in development. However, we cannot seem to get around the problem of other ions giving false readings.

I have sent them an email asking if they do or will do in the future circuits for KH and ammonia monitoring, i will post reply when i get it.

Not just the Pi also the Arduino, look at this link https://www.atlas-scientific.com/produc ... ed/ph.html for the PH board, scroll down the page to `Downloads` a look for the Arduino code.

I have found a practical use for my Raspberry Pi
https://www.atlas-scientific.com/produc ... s-kit.html

Whats your thoughts ?

Duncan

picture of the procedure would be nice...

Is your pond UV light on or off ? I ask as this year I have not yet turned my light on and my water is not gin clear though its clear with a slight brackish tint, my pond is part shaded with some algae on the pond walls, i expected the water to turn green and it hasnt. I must have the water chemistr...

Lads

This post is two years old, I wounded why it had some many views.

Manky

That makes for interesting ready.

I tip my virtual cap to you.

I use Bicarbonate of Soda from Tesco`s and its contains a raising agent E500(ii) some information on it - http://myadditives.co.uk/archives/25592

How may it effect fish ?

Russ

Duncan

I like the new banner its clean, simply and looks good.