InstantForum.NET v4.1.3Forumshttp://forum.marinedepot.com/forums@marinedepot.comSat, 05 Jul 2008 17:23:08 GMT20http://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic85661-31-1.aspxyou can find lots of Koi info here<br>http://www.akca.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid=62<br><br>health<br>pond design, etc.<br><br>Wed, 07 May 2008 15:11:33 GMTReefskihttp://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic85661-31-1.aspxI have three 10 to 12 inch koi and one 5" goldfish <br>my filter is a crappy bucket system with filter media that feeds to a waterfall.<br>I clean the filter out every two weeks. I'm wanting to upgrade my system this summer.<br>my water seems to stay pretty clean, it has been running this way for about five years I bought the house three years ago.<br>the new fish is about 8 inches she said its three years old and was born in her pond. her pond is around 1200 gallons I'm not sure the dimensions yet.<br>from what I've heard she is pretty hardcore about her pond so I think she has healthy fish but I haven't seen it yet.<br>As for my 35 gallon tub its just a rubbermaid tote. I know thats not right for a QT but I thought I could do any dips in it if need be.<br>Also is there any way to tell the sex of a fish that old just by looking at it?Wed, 07 May 2008 14:15:43 GMTnay,kidhttp://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic85661-31-1.aspxis her pond smaller than yours? when did she last introduce new fish to her pond?<br><br>Wed, 07 May 2008 04:32:36 GMTReefskihttp://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic85661-31-1.aspxwhat fish do you have in there now?<br><br>what is your filter system?<br><br>how big is the new fish? <br><br>qt is always a good idea however what do you have on this 35 gallon tank for filtration. a qt should have pristine water quality.<br><br>if her pond is healthy you will probably be fine putting the fish directly in your pond.Wed, 07 May 2008 04:31:15 GMTReefskihttp://forum.marinedepot.com/Topic85661-31-1.aspxI have a roughly 900 gallon pond it came with the house I bought three years ago. I haven't really done much to it other than clean it. A woman I work with offered to give me a three year old koi that has outgrown her pond. What should I do to make sure I'm not introducing any bad things in my pond? I have a couple 35 gallon totes I can keep it in for a while. Also how do I acclimate it and make sure theres not too much aggression from my fish? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. thanksTue, 06 May 2008 17:13:50 GMTnay,kid