lumumba
Hi,Last week I finished building a small fish pond. What I would like to know where I can buy a testing kit or just something to test the PH of water. All fish, 10 of them, have died within 3 days. :( I did put some chemical to neutralize the chlorine but obviously was not enough. By doing this will correct the PH. :?: I have read that there is something called CO2 Gel to lower the PH of the water.I have been told absolutely important: TEST PHTEST KHTEST NO2TEST NO3TEST PO4Some I don't even know what they areThanksL.
ronb
pH test kits are readily available for swimming pool supply places. Budi's Pool has several places in the south. If you need help in finding one I think I can pinpoint one of a Google Earth map.If you have just completed the pool, maybe there was too much cement getting into the water. I would guess if you emptied and re-filled it - mabe a couple of times, things may settle down. Are you using town wate supply or a well?
lumumba
Hi Ronb,Thank for the info. Yes I need help and please let me have the Google earth map.I live near Tanah Lot if this can help, but I can go anywhere from here.The cement was water proof with No Drop and has been wash so many times to get read of the chemical. At the beginning the smell was VERY strong but after the 6th refill/wash the smell was gone.Everything ok up to the third day, than.................I'm using town water supply and the chlorine smell it's very strong.Thanks againL.
toucan
I know in Oz they recommend leaving the water in the pond for at least a week before putting any fish into it. Could be worth a try even if you are using the stuff to get the chlorine out. Maybe also start with just two fish and see how they go. I topped up a small pond I had with chlorinated tap water the same as I had been doing for years (I noticed the chlorine smell was stronger than usual from the kitchen tap after topping up the pond) and my (2) 5 year old fish died within a week. The dog also dug up a fish a week after I had buried it and ate it, but that is a whole other story!
noodles
[b]How To Choose Healthy Fish at the Pet Shop[/b]Here's How:1- Look at the top and sides of the tanks. If most are encrusted with residue, look for another shop entirely.2- Look for clear water. If it's discolored, avoid that tank. If the water in most tanks is discolored, look for another shop.3- Scan a half dozen tanks to see if any fish are sick or have died. If you see more than one sick or dead fish, find another shop.4- Avoid tanks with decaying plants, as the water chemistry is questionable.5- Do not buy fish that just arrived in the shop. They are stressed from travel, and might be carrying disease.6- Avoid fish with cloudy eyes, torn or clamped fins, and spots or sores on their body.7- Avoid fish that are sluggish or appear to be shivering.8- Look at all the fish in the tank. If any appear sick, don't buy a fish from that tank.9- Choose an active, alert fish. Take him home and enjoy your new pet.Tips:Ask the shop about their fish guarantee. Good shops will replace fish that die within the first day or two.Quarantine new fish in a separate tank for three days before moving them to the regular tank.
lumumba
Good idea Toucan I was planning to do this and now I definitely will.I had a pond in UK for many years and never experienced this kind of problems, only about green water in summer time and ice in winter. I never ever tasted the PH or chlorine. I hope the dog still ok after eating the fish. :roll: THANKSL.
noodles
Ordinary salt is a useful remedy for the prevention and treatment of several freshwater fish diseases. It assists in the healing of injuries, promotes formation of slime coating, improves gill function, reduces the uptake of nitrite, and is effective against some parasites. Before you go overboard using salt, be aware that some of the same benefits can be achieved by using a stress coat product. Furthermore, some plants and species fish cannot tolerate salt, so it must be used with care. In other words, salt is a double-edged sword.When To Use SaltNitrite Poisoning - The addition of one half ounce of salt per gallon of water is beneficial in the prevention of nitrite poisoning in a newly set up tank. Keep in mind that scaleless fish cannot tolerate much, if any, salt.Parasites - Many parasites can be effectively treated with the use of salt, particularly Costia infestations.When Not To Use SaltLive plants - If you live plants in your aquarium, avoid using salt. Plants can be damaged with a relatively low dosage of salt, which is one reason it's best to treat sick fish in a hospital tank rather than your regular tank.Scaleless fish - Scaleless fish, particularly Cordydoras, are very sensitive to salt. Even a small amount could harm them. Tetras are also somewhat sensitive to salt.Contrary to popular view, it is not advisable to add salt to your aquarium on an ongoing basis unless the fish require brackish water conditions.Type and Quantity of SaltCommon table salt is suitable, however it should be non-iodized and contain no additives. Rock or Kosher salt are excellent choices, as they are straight sodium chloride with nothing else added.The quantity will depend on how and what it is used for. A dip is a short exposure that is useful for the eradication of parasites. For dips a 3% solution is generally used for up to a half hour.Baths are essentially treating the entire tank, and are useful for treatment of stress, nitrite poisoning, as well as some parasites. Salt concentrations for a bath are lower, 1% or less, and are used for up to three weeks.Performing a DipWhen treating parasites, a dip is the method of choice. Place four teaspoons of salt in a clean bucket, then slowly add one gallon of water from the aquarium, swirling it to dissolve the salt. Once the salt is completely dissolved, place the fish in the bucket for five to thirty minutes. Observe the fish closely, and if any signs of distress are observed, return the fish to the original aquarium immediately.Performing a BathA bath is ideal when treating an entire tank for prevention of nitrite poisoning, or for reduction of stress.For stress treatment, measure out one teaspoon of salt for each gallon if water in the tank. Using a small container, dissolve the salt in a small quantity of water taken from the tank. Once it is completely dissolved, slowly add the solution to the to the tank.For treatment and prevention of nitrite poisoning, measure out three teaspoons of salt for each gallon of water in the tank. Using a small container, dissolve the salt in a small quantity of water taken from the tank. Once it is completely dissolved, slowly add the solution to the tank.When using bath treatments, weekly water changes of 25% should begin one week after initial treatment. Do not add additional salt once bath treatments have begun.
noodles
By the way, it's nessary to install oxygenous pump for yr fish pond. :idea:
lumumba
Good Info Noodles. Thanks, I do have a pump and also an extra Oxig... for the night time.I probably will fill the pond up with water in 5 days time and wait 1 week for the fish.L.
noodles
You're welcome! I find a local pet market in DPS that the cheapest price in Bali, you can buy cat,dog,rooster and fish in that market, I forget address but I know how to drive to there. 8)
mimpimanis
Not practical for a pond but I use aqua for my goldfish. :lol:
lumumba
by mimpimanis on Tue Aug 25, 2009 12:53 pmNot practical for a pond but I use aqua for my goldfish.[/quote]AQUA :roll: Would make the fish very happy :D Considering that the pond contains 130 gallons (imperial gallons) would not make me very happy :cry: L.
