You can tell if your koi are experiencing stress by observing certain behaviours. They may become lethargic and rest on the bottom of the pond, swim with their heads down, or move about in an erratic manner. Additionally, they might … Read More
We recommend changing your UV bulb each spring, around March. This will ensure you have a fresh, healthy bulb for the spring and summer months when it is needed the most.
It’s important to minimize unnecessary netting of your Koi, as regularly using a net in the pond can cause them stress and potential injury. Sometimes there are situations where it is necessary to handle your fish, such as for medical … Read More
If the water temperature in your pond is below 6° Celsius, your fish should be in a hibernation state. Even though you may have thrown in some food and they ate it, their bodies would not be able to digest … Read More
At Cotswold Koi we would strongly recommend a Gravity System over a Pump Fed System below is information on both. The core elements of The pump Fed system involve a pump positioned in the pond and a filter located at … Read More
The Phosphate level in your pond should be around 0.05 ppm. Phosphate can exist in various forms in pond water. One such form may come from the soil in planters prior to the introduction of aquatic plants, as fertilizers designed … Read More
The ideal GH (general hardness) level for a pond is between 10 and 15, as the organic components in the pond and the filter require approximately 8 to function effectively. If your water supply has a GH level of 8 … Read More
The optimal KH levels should be around 125ppm, though fluctuations of about 20ppm within safe parameters either way. KH indicates the degree of carbonate hardness in your pond, reflecting the concentration of calcium carbonate in the water. Calcium carbonates are … Read More
Koi thrive best at a pH level between 7.0 and 8.6 and they frequently struggle to survive when the pH drops below 6.0. It is vital for the pond water to maintain a consistent pH because the fish rely on … Read More
Absolutely, it’s important to continue to keep your Pond Filtration running throughout the winter season. The primary reason for this is that water that is consistently in motion tends to freeze more slowly, if it freezes at all. Although some … Read More