URGENT HELP NEEDED

[TF_paulcarpenter]

hi guys if anyone knows about garden ponds ph and all that please help me as my fish are not well.

[TF_fish_silver]

Paul, you could try somewhere like this to ask ?
http://www.pond-life.me.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=7

[TF_jon]

i keep koi mate, whats the problem, i might be able to help

[TF_paulcarpenter]

ive had a few fish die and several of the rest are not well. i had my pump on until i descovered this. i was told to do a water test and the results are;
ph=6.4
amonia=4.0
nitrite=2.0
nitrate=0.0

any clues

[TF_paulcarpenter]

btt

[TF_proper tidal boy]

pm elder statesman on this site he will help you out

[subaru]

Hi Paul,

Are you still feeding your fish ?

Regards

Rob

[TF_thedog]

probably down to the high amonia levels could be something decaying in the waterhave you got all the dead fish out?

[subaru]

Hi Paul,

If you can’t get to the bottom of it, give me a
call tomorrow. It could be a lot of thing from feeding to decomposing plants.

Water Gardening Direct

01778 341199

Regards

Rob

[TF_Smed]

high ammonia sounds bad to me
nitrite at 2 is a sign that some bactria are trying to break it down but with 0 nitrate its down to your filtaration system

u shouldnt be feeding now and shouldnt have been feeding for the last few weeks, could also be down to rotting vegetation (leaves plants)
also make sure there is a hole in the ice and turn on your air stones!

[TF_paulcarpenter]

ive got all the dead fish out and i have emptyed about 3 quarters of the water and replaced it with fresh. there is no leaves on the bottom nor rotton plants as ive only got one iris plant. if you dont mind i might give you a ring tomorrow night sabaru if thats ok.

[subaru]

Hi Paul,

Tomorrow is no problem, my mobile number is 07715 479007

Regards

Rob

[TF_ballitinParticipant]

Hi Paul

Hope you’re sorted the pond quality of the water out ,It sounds like it is down to feeding to me and not a big enough filter bed .

You have done the right thing by doing a large water change,I do a partial water change every 2 weeks but remember to use the stuff that takes the chloride out of your tap water .

If you don’t get sorted E-mail me any time with the size of your pond and the size of your filters ,how many fish you had in the pond and their size. It could be a lot of things but we can narrow it down with a bit more information.

You should have stopped feeding the fish now and I keep my pump running all the time, it stops the pond from freezing and also keep the filter beds and the UV going because some waste from the fish will still be being passed ,with the water results you have that sounds like what has happened or you could have had to many fish in the pond for the size of your filters.

ph=6.4 should be around 7.5 to 8.00
amonia=4.0 these both should be 0 and are
nitrite=2.0….caused by fish waste
nitrate=0.0…. With the nitrate being low I would say that this is not a new pond ie within the last few weeks but not a very old pond , anyway go to your local fish/pet shop and you can buy bottles to remove the amonia and nitrites from your pond .

Then I would stop feeding your fish ,do not add any more and carry on with the water changes every 2 weeks 25% is enough ,keep testing untill your water readings are back to what they should be .

Good luck and email if you require any more info .

[muffy]

paul how is it going mate, i told you that if you keep fishing for them it would stress them out. so no getting your tackle out and dipping it in the water.

[TF_AnthonywatersParticipant]

Paul how well established is your pond set up generally my water quality is excellent in the winter months also are they new fish ?

[TF_paulcarpenter]

muffy hows it going dude

[TF_paulcarpenter]

hi ballitin thanks for reply i will send you an email tomorrow with sizes ect and also im going to do another water test and a 25% water change. any info will be good.

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