Hi Keith
havent been around for a while, had some family trouble, as in left hubby. bit of a long story but thats life.
so what advice can i give you on koi?

Pearl

Hello Keith, Pearl.
We have found a forum for koi keepers which has been very friendly and helpful. I've put the link here, you have to join as it's a closed forum. We have not had any spam or hassle from joining and have recieved excellent support.
Cheers
Linda

Here is a link that might be useful: koi help forum

Thanks Linda.

Pearl
sorry to hear of your hassles - I'm sure all will turn out good for you . I know you worked hard to get your water quality right - and had to deal with soft water problems. What process did you use to get the ph right and keep it there?
So I guess you are busy building a new life with some lucky guy? I wish you well....

Best wishes
Keith

hi keith, i used to have a lot of problems with very low ph, got around this problem by using loads of lithaqua, takes a while but brings the ph up and keeps it steady. do you have a low ph? but no pond to take care off anymore, but still like to drop in and read all the messages posted, and to give advice if and when i can. no not dating anyone at the min, mind u always on the lookout for some rich guy lol know any?
pearl

Mix a tub of bicarbonate of soda in a bucket of water and add it, leave it an hour then test the water again, add more if needed, baking soda is excellent for low ph and is completely safe to use with all fish and plants, and only costs a few pence.

yeah but bicarb does not make the water stable, if you forget to add it then your in diff's. lithaqua is more expensive but in the long run the water is always stable.
pearl

Hmm never a single solution to these things is there. I think Im with you on this Pearl, not always best to go for the cheapest option I find. (sadly thats why Im maybe not quite that rich guy you mention.... ;-). Always trusted your wisdom before and seems to work for me!
Hope you managed to have some fun over the holiday.

keith

At this time of year it probebly would, its a quick fix for bad cases during the hight of the season, high and low ph cause a few health issues, so its best sorted quickly, another good one for ph is white viniger, both work well and are safe to use, but in anyevent a part water change after adding it is preferable, and while the pond is mainley dormant it would most likely do the job, but it is mostly a quick fix and often easier to obtain in a hurry.

Shame you had to give up your pond, should have kept it and moved him out lol.

hmm i know AJC i wish that had of been an option, but unfortunately i couldnt' move him out!! lol
aw keith pity your not the rich guy im lookin for, but im sure your happily married anyway, story of my life all the nice guys are taken already sigh !!!!!!
keep on with your pond and if you have any questions i'll be happy to help if i can..
pearl

Great to see the Ponds in the Uk forum members have their priorities set right ... LOL.
Actually Pearl - I'm separated.

Keith

PS
Maybe we should meet (to discuss koi of course....)??

hi keith, i think i've forgotten what it was we where talking about in the first place, was it your water quality? lol

i live in northern ireland so meeting may be a bit of a problem dont you think?? soz your in the same position as me, goin through separation is very hard, E forms and the rest grrrrrrrr

where abouts are you by the way??

pearl

Nothing wrong with my plumbing I assure you! - LOL

I'm in Berks Pearl but travel across to NI on business regularly - lovely place and lovely people..
Maybe you can reccommend a nice restaurant in Belfast ????

Hi Keith, hmmm well lets see! the Europa in belfast is a great place to eat, a bit expensive mind but great! nice you get to travel over here on a regular basis, and yes we are very friendly ppl over here contrary to what you hear about us over here, but most of us are quite sane lol honest!! so anyway how is your water? and im sure your plumbing is great!!!! ;-)

pearl

I've stayed there but not tried the restaurant. I'm over in Feb - Perhaps It would be a good place to chat about my water quality ?? Or maybe just a drink at that very old pub across the road, The Crown I think ?

hi keith, god its great your coming over here in feb, the crown is a fantastic old pub great atmosphere. you stayed at the europa, lucky you, out of interest, whats the rooms like? are they really fancy? let me think about meeting you!!!! come to think of it how would i know what you looked like?

pearl

Hey Pearly

Europa rooms are nice - sadly haven't managed to book the presidential suite ! Exec rooms are ok though. Happy to arrange a tour after our meeting in the restaurant ;-)
Keith

PS Pic on the way if i can work out how to send it to you .

Hi Keith, look forward to receiving pic, will be great to see what you look like. hmmm a tour of the rooms, lol lol i'll have to think about that and let you know, the Presidential suite, isnt that the only one they have and didnt Bill Clinton stay there? wouldnt mind a tour of that room!!!!! ;-)

pearl

Pearl, sorry about the break up but you seem to have a good attitude towards it, I am curious who wanted the fish, you or him, if you what will happen to the fish? No, I am not fishing, I dont want koi, just curious.

Remember what your mummy told you, beware of strange men in pubs, especially those that are fishy!!

Oh dear. Can my jokes get any worse?

Hi sean, i wanted the fish, but since i have left the home he's keeping them. maybe some day i'll be in the position to build another pond. sean your jokes are great as always. i'll keep that in mind about the fishy men in pubs.

Pearl

Hi Sean
I appreciate your good advice for Pearl. No need to worry though, nothing sinister going on, just two lost soles ...(sorry for that one !).
Pearl, I'm very happy if you want to bring a friend along, shall I book a table for three?
Hope you got the pics ok .

Keith
Oh and I'll check my aftershave - dont want to be fishy!

Hi Keith, great pics ta, at least i can now put a face to the name. its ok i think you have a face i can trust, so a table for 2 would be great. im sure we'll have a whale of a time, but no codding around at the end of the evening though lol ( sorry thought i'd get a few fishy ones in myself lol )
Keith im sure your after shave will be fin-tastic
Pearl

It's going to be salmon enchanted evening. Pearl, Keith try not to be Koi, and have a lovely evening.
What a lovely thread.. I've gone all smiley.
Linda

hi
all.
pearl sorry to hear about your troubles well u still have all of us !!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

anyway as jokes go this is 1 of my fav.

2 FISH IN A TANK
1 SAID TO THE OTHER?
HOW DO U DRIVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-------------FISHMADUK--------------DAVID-------------

hi
pearl.
sounds like something to look foward two.
please tell us how u get on this is better the east-oysters or kio-action stream.

ok the last 1 was a bit fishy.

give us all a invite to the wedding.

---------fishmaduk-------------david----------------

Hi all, dont worry i'll keep you all in the pike-ture lol is this tread getting worse on the fish jokes lol.

Pearl