Simply Koi and More Koi

Hi All...
The guys up at the Water Barn in Kent told me that a window isn't a good idea. (I told them I was going to put one in my new pond). Apparently it starts off looking great but soon starts to collect algae. Constant cleaning will lead to scratching of the glass surface and I'll end up with something that wont resemble the original beautiful window. In fact it will look s**t.
Any thoughts? Do they collect muck, and how easy is it to keep a window clean? And do they scratch?
Many Thanks,
Louie

Total Crap,

Ive had a window for 5 years it isnt scratched,it is a great feature.Get yourself a Aquarim Magnet cleaner,one goes on the inside of window other on outside.When it get's a bit mucky give it a wipe,and clear as day!!!!!!!

IMHO the above,


Graham

Hi Louie

The way that Cliff Neal cleans his windows He has a magnetic window cleaner that’s attached on the inside of pond and the other part of it go’s on the outside all you have to is run it round the glass every day when you have finished leave it in one of the corners till the next time you want to use it

Pete,

Every Day???Are you sure????


I do mine roughly every week,with no problem's,every day seems a little excesive Though each to there own


Graham

Hi Graham

I my opinion stops any build up but saying that I havent got a window on any of my ponds

Louie,

Graham speaks from experience, if you want a window listen to what he has to say!

Hi Louie

First, I must make it clear that I do NOT have a window on my pond - but I'd love one!

I have heard that if you use the thick, perspex/polycarbonate material for the window it can get scratched during cleaning over time (though I've never seen one).

However, I've never heard of a good quality glass window getting scratched - and I have seen a few of them!

Cheers

Bob

i dont have windows in any of our ponds , but if i build another,one will certainly go in , on the windows i have seen i think that you do get a different aspect when viewing your fish and can see any lower marks \ulcers appearing more easily , i also agree with bob (kayoss)that the quality of the glass must make a difference , back to the old do it right ..do it once scenario ...

I would not be with out my window for all the reasons above I was a window fitter for 24 years so I know a bit about glass and you will only scratch the glass if you use something very abrasive or harder than the glass or get grit/stone on what ever you use to clean the glass.I use a washing up pad to clean mine No problems at ALL

LEE

Hi I have a window and its the best thing I love it the only drawback is trying to do jobs in the garden as when you look around and see all you fish looking at you , you just have to go over , its a great way to waist so much time .
I clean mine by laying on top of the coping stones with a paint scraper on a long handle as long as your careful to avoid the fish it does a superb job, must be proper glass though ..
I would do this most weeks when I do a weekend water change .
these pictures are quite old I'll take some up to date one's if you like ..

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Also its the only way to see Sturgeon at their best

Hi,
I would not be without my window. Yes it goes green but a brush with a soft broom soon soughts it out. However the main reason for the window is to allow me to easily see underneatrh the Koi and check for problems. The glass magnifies any spots etc so they can be checked for healing and presence. Far beter than catching and stressing out the koi whenever a problem is suspected.

Adrian

Terry that looks great.
Regards
Dave e

Terry that looks great.
Regards
Dave e

thanks Dave

Mine is a new pond so cant comment on maintenace yet but Im 100% sure its one of the best things I decided to have on the new build, one of the windows faces the house and while at the kitchen sink you can see the window perfectly,

Must admit i agree that if your working in the garden I often end up staring at the koi and not working though