KOI FISH POND**EXTREME HOT WEATHER PLANS🤔**EXCELLENT JUMP GUARD IDEA👍*AN EMERGENCY TO DEAL WITH😮**

[@paulsmith9869]

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[@adamjohnson9148]

Hi Andy, if your pipe work is solvent weld waste pipe it is smaller than the grey pressure pipe which the rubber boots are designed for. To get around this solvent weld a waste pipe straight connector to the end of the pipe and this increases the diameter making it a much better fit so less strain in the boot.

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

I like that idea.. thanks for that 😉 👍

[@DerbyKoi]

Some great little tips, I have a backup petrol gen in the cellar that I can use if the power goes out (so i can keep my beers cold) #priorities Stay cool 😎

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Jobs a goodun.. Do your water lillies serve as a shade for the fish. 🤔😉👍

[@DerbyKoi]

@@KoiPondLifestyle yes Andy, they love it under the lillies, sunshade, play area and nitrate muncher. Win win 🤗

[@Sharpeyskoi]

yep great minds lol

[@goonernumone8444]

L9oking great, The water filter id just replace the first ( sediment) filter so you have 2 x KDF85 carbon filters to completely remove all chlorine & Chloramines 👌 as for the rubber boots they dry out & crack so I spray silicone spray on them then wrap them in clingfilm, works a treat 😉

[@Gazza8964]

Great channel I've got a small fountain pump I've turned off the bottom knob so all the water goes straight up but instead of the fountain head I've got a 90deg pipe then a small piece of pipe then I've got a Venturi connected to that then a piece of hose pipe and when it's on it puts a lot of air into the water and it's got a good flow of water and the koi love swimming into it I got the Venturi of ebay bout £8.00 works a treat.its worth a try as ur've got a small pump ur be surprised m8..keep up the good work love the content m8 ...😎👍

[@koifishjohnny]

Just watched this, should have watched pre heat wave 👋 I totally forgot about my blade. The penny just dropped as you mentioned it 🤨 great video mate. You could have dropped the girls of at the Trafford centre and popped over to mine for a brew 😎

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Hiya, did you see the brackets I had to fit my brolly against the pond. Just been watching your video with the balancing brolly.. I'll take you up on the brew if there's another Trafford if you don't mind. 😉👍

[@paulhigginson3876]

Sorry late on parade this week. Your parasol has that reassuring Trumpton clicking sound when you wind it up🤣. Let’s hope we get through Monday and Tuesday incident free, not looking forward to 39/40 degrees🥵. Had the same problem with the odd boot. Definitely when they may be creased to an ill fitting pipe. A couple of good tips in your comments though. Nice update Andy, not quite the same retail therapy as when you visit Steve eh!!

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Hahaha Trumpton clicking..

[@carollycett1329]

Great update Andy fish are looking amazing have a great weekend stay safe

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Thanks you Carol. Like your new profile picture..😉👍

[@woodywoodnut6477]

Get a Sun sail Steve honestly great job they are . And I seen you've a post sticking up on your fence beside the pond .

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Great minds think alike. I was only thinking about those the other day...cheers 😉👍

[@keepingitkoi]

Great video Andy and some great information 👍 stay safe mate 👍

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Cheers. Glad you enjoyed the video..😉👍

[@jiggsmountainviewkoipond]

All looking good Andy 👍 I always spray the hose in very hot temps trough declorinator and add some declorinator solution the fish love it 👍😉

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Thanks for that. Everyone will be on a mission with the hot weather over the next few days...😉👍

[@richard2234]

Hi andy. It was good to meet you at koi show in Coventry. Glad you remembered our conversation about the hinged guards. I screwed a box like section of wood to the pond wall. To raise it a bit so it becomes a storage area as well. Then fit butt hinges on the water side. Instant jump guard. Eventually im going to fit decking lights under the hinge side to shine in the water. Don't knock it till you've tried it

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Hiya, yeah I had to tell the world about your idea.. Was greatbto meet you as well...😉👍

[@PondKoiTipsTricks]

2 local farmers have started to use the river for water and it looks like this area could go into a water ban in the next week or so 2 supermarkets have put restrictions on water. UV light should be off the ballast will over heat in this weather and burn out. Ice in the filter system will cool the pond down if it gets to hot they will take around 60-90 min to melt. One more point keep an eye on the pond water level the heat can cause the ground to sink or brickwork to split.

[@PondKoiTipsTricks]

If you have a tv set top box or sky virgin make sure they are off when you go out due to the heat. Make sure you take paint and white spirit out of sheds and put it in the open in shade. Do not have mobile phone charges plugged in if you cannot see them. Ballasts for pond pumps air pumps and UV filters should be kept off through the day as these can explode with overheating. Its also a good idea to soak well any shed or summerhouse late at night. You should also check your loft if it’s insulated for dust build up which can catch fire.

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Why soak the shed at night??

[@PondKoiTipsTricks]

@@KoiPondLifestyle Around 10pm to let the water soak into the wood overnight will not work if you have cuprinol or ronseal on the shed. Infact both of these will atract the sun as will painted decking.

[@hippo5346]

What are you like ? Slashing that rubber boot - just to avoid a shopping trip 🤣🤣🤣

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Me, never...😉

[@KoiRun50]

I have a little honda gas powered generator. Good idea spraying water over the pond but I think you could buy those garden misters to aerate some of the chlorine out. A bit of chlorine could potentially increase the dissolved oxygen in the water but you have to keep in mind a relatively safe dose for a length of time. Great insightful video.

[@83Adamblake]

I use a reef wave maker to create oxygen on the surface cause its actually the ripples along the surface that collects oxygen. It's good as it doesn't cause too much turbulance for fishies

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

I like that idea.. Thanks for that..😉👍

[@PondKoiTipsTricks]

Some parts of the UK have started to loose power due to lines breaking. Northern power was off in some areas and now western power is off in some areas so nothing in the pond working some areas around wolverhampton and ashbourne have also lost water pressure so they have no water.

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

We just cant handle any extremes in this country..

[@PondKoiTipsTricks]

@@KoiPondLifestyle Im ready have a ice cooler no thats not correct I have a machine you put ice in and it blows out cold air I also got a small generator after all the power cuts its only a 500w output can be charged from mains or solar. Also I have been looking at solar air pumps for the pond.

[@raysharman7162]

Hi Andy, Great info as always. Along similar lines I've been thinking of getting a small back up generator in case of power strikes/outages.....Any thoughts/experience of these mate?

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Hiya, thanks for that. I've not experienced a backup generator myself but I hear they have come in handy for others when needed. Some have mentioned solar air pumps as a back up? Cant knock them till you've tried them...cheers 😉 👍

[@martinsmith6457]

fit a venturi to one of your outlets always a good source of oxygen, have never built a pond without one and they are fairly cheap and can be built very easily.

[@marciabigg469]

You've just sent me down a rabbit hole lol

[@marciabigg469]

What level return would it be best to fit a century to? Top, middle or bottom? I'm in the planning process of a pond and this sounds like a must do idea to make sure enough oxygen is in the pond without having to add multiple air stones etc. Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer 👍

[@martinsmith6457]

@@marciabigg469 2-3” below the surface the deeper it is the more flow you will need. Your local pond supplier should have them

[@marciabigg469]

@@martinsmith6457 cheers for replying. I'll get it drawn into my plans 👍

[@abkoi]

Nice update Andy 👍🏼 Regarding the flip up pond guards, instead of using “standard” hinges, could you just not maybe use those “lockable” hinges? Like those ones that you get sometimes on high up kitchen cupboards? If that makes any sense 😂 hopefully it does. I think they are called strut hinges?

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Thanks for that. Good idea with the hinges...cheers 😉👍

[@brendenkruger9682]

Hahaha we call it loadshedding here in South Africa..every 6 hours we lose power for 2 hours,so I run one air pump on a battery backup

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

That was the word (loadshedding) I couldn't remember while filming the video. Thanks for that..😉👍

[@johnhope9873]

Great idea about the jump guards. Why don't you have another piece of decking onto of you excisting decking double it up and put a hinge on that. You'd then have something to screw into. Light 💡 moment

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Ahhh cracking light bulb 💡 moment there John..cheers 😉👍

[@thepeoplespond]

I use Evolution Aqua connectors and they haven’t perished..make sure you buy them! Also you can get a solar powered air pump, Good for emergencies 👍🏼👍🏼

[@grahamhulson6611]

by spraying tap water finely across the top of the pond this helps to break the chlorine up. trickle in and out I would be tempted to run it into your vortex to mix with the pond water or else you may as well just run it directly to your pond ?

[@nippinkoi8924]

Hi mate if u go to wickes they do rubber connections fit tight on pump and pipe 👍👍 , my koi cleared 12” jump gard 🤬, great vid 👍👍

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Hiya, thanks for that. I'll give wickes a try. Wow 12" guard cleared..😯😯

[@mucky1957.]

what hot weather...its been 100% cloud and cool for 48hr here in Salford...

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

I hear its coming over the weekend but you know what the forecasts are like. Prepare for the worst then ready of it happens...😉👍

[@jasonmetcalfe7805]

You could solvent weld a slightly larger pipe over the top of the small pipe that way you wont need to clamp the rubber fitting as much

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

I like that idea. 😉 👍

[@PondKoiTipsTricks]

Looking on one of the Japanese sites I found this: Basically, fountains are pointless and pond pumps should not be on with air pumps and air pumps on through the day are a waste of time and should be on 10pm-8am only and I have no idea what a Paddlewheel aerator is. Fish ponds may experience a loss of oxygen at any time of the year, depending on the weather and amount of nutrient enrichment the pond has received; however, most oxygen depletions occur in warm weather and usually follow a period of cloudy, overcast conditions. Low oxygen concentration in pond water means stress and possibly death for the pond fish. When fish die from low oxygen, Common causes of oxygen depletion include cloudy weather, sudden death of algae or plants in the pond, and wind mixing the pond water. Just two to three days of overcast weather can cause oxygen production to diminish. Oxygen demand is usually lower than oxygen production when fish populations are properly managed, nutrients are limited and fish feed is applied sparingly. Oxygen depletion begins when fish and other pond organisms use oxygen faster than algae, plants and diffusion can produce it. Fountains that lift water high above the pond water surface may be useful, but typically have lower oxygen efficiency per unit of horsepower because they work harder to get the “fountain” effect. Paddlewheel aerators float on the water surface and are connected to a power source on the bank using a waterproof cord. Paddlewheels move water away from the aerator as the water is mixed with air. After the paddlewheel has operated for several minutes, a circulation pattern is created in the pond that brings water with low oxygen to the aerator while pushing oxygenated water away into the pond. Air pumps are not a good idea as the bubbles tend to take time to dissipate so loose half of the oxygen produced pond aeration in general, is best to set aerators to operate during the night, usually between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Aeration during the day is not necessary and has no benefit pumps should not be on with aeration due to the water being dissipated to quickly for any oxygen to take full effect.

[@alexanderconnelly]

Hi .. love all your videos are you coming to newark for the show? Would you sell me your old sky pond?

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Hiya, I have it in my diary to attend the Newark show as I've not been there before. I'm still undecided what to do with the old sky pond. Your not the first to offer to buy it. I'm not really sure what it's worth? 🤔😉👍

[@alexanderconnelly]

@@KoiPondLifestyle thanks for reply if you do come to newark show can save me some oat cakes 🤛 you have been really helpful and funny in your videos 👍👍👍

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Thanks for that. 😉 👍 Hopefully I bump onto you as soon I I get there..

[@alexanderconnelly]

@@KoiPondLifestyle if you wanted to sell your old sky pond let me know and I can get it at the show I have a sleeper pond so should fit over the sides .. . Look forward to the next video 👍👍👍🤛

[@PondKoiTipsTricks]

My daughter who is a purchaser at a big warehouse company dropped by tonight with 20 packs biscuits 16 cans of soup a lot of beans and 30 bottles of flavoured water and 4 pks butter and 65 toilet rolls. She said prices were going to rocket soon the problem food banks more people are using foods banks and not supermarkets or local shops she was not against food banks if the right people where using them and not those on drugs or alcohol and high rates of benefits who use food banks and use the money saved for other things now this gives me money to buy a load of koi food which I have just done.

[@aquaticnut86]

Crank’n pond new to the channel! What are the dimensions? 👍

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Hiya, thanks for that. My pond is 11ft x 5ft x 5ft deep. 😉👍

[@kevingravenell5941]

solar powered air pumps and stones i use in warmer weather free oxygen

[@angelabeddard6991]

Hi great video as always 👍 for the warmer weather as back ups I have a couple of solar powered air stones . Also solar powered pump in case. 👍

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Hiya, thanks for that. Now there's some great ideas for a back up when the suns out... 🌞 😉👍

[@copeyskoichattingbubbles4775]

Andy you daint leave my oatcakes.😩.tell you friend in africa to buy a sola paneld fountain it will run without no electrick m8 .

[@skinzarno]

Wd40 on the rubber boots to stop them drying out and splitting Even when over tightening. Your welcome

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Thanks for that feedback. 😉

[@petercousins4767]

I have a spare hand whisk if you go fast enough that may put some air in the pond 🤣😂🤣😅🤪😵‍💫🌞🌞

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

😄😄😄 I can just see you wisking like crazy for hours while trying not to get the fish as they pass by wondering what the heck your doing..🤣😉👍

[@Steve_1970]

😂🤣😂

[@joeyates1377]

You can run the hose through a 3 stage filter, then using the hose to spray to create oxygen wouldn’t be a bad idea

[@steveg4315]

Try and buy good quality rubber fittings they are a lot more expensive but there is a reason for that flexseal ( fernco) are good made of Edpm rubber

[@PondKoiTipsTricks]

I never use rubber I use these. Solvent Weld De mountable Union Fish Pond Fitting ABS Pressure Pipe Threaded Socket Union Fitting

[@NielsTichelaar]

Got 10 air stones if power goes down. dont know exacly what its called but are white stones

[@jpwatergardens2290]

U miss main one venture and its free

[@danharbun483]

Evolution aqua rubber boot all day long Andy I've got them on both ponds and main pond is a drum to a moving bed and to a shower all connected from them boots about 3 years old still look pretty new 👍

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Thanks for that. 😉 👍

[@skeggy]

Need a pressure to waste reducing bush available on my website it's a sleeve you solvent weld on your pipe which brings it up to pressure pipe size which is what the rubber boots are designed to fit this will stop the overtightening problem 😉 Where you are trickling in is the correct place as far as I am concerned after your main bio chamber which is your moving bed the jap mat is basically being used as a water Polisher and while it does have biological properties its not your main one

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Hiya. Thanks for that. I don't want to slovent weld that joint in case I need to chage the pump. Do you have anything that doesn't need solvent welding? 🤔👍

[@skeggy]

@@KoiPondLifestyle you don't solvent weld the joint .. its for want if a better way to describe it a packer you weld to the pipe so then the pipe end is thicker so you don't have to compress the pvc boot so it doesn't stress it and crack it .. you can dobthe same using a straight pipe joiner but it's not as neat

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Ahhh. I see now..😉👍

[@kurtis8384]

Unless you have a dissolved oxygen meter you'll never truly know the oxygen levels in your pond. Best way to get oxygen back into the water if you have a crash is any kind of splash aeration, fountains, pumps etc. Much better than air pumps. As for the hose idea this won't actually produce much oxygen, because you're not taking your water in your pond and recirculating to create the oxygen you're only adding to what's there, you'd be better doing a 50% water change. It's like if you had high ammonia in the pond would you just add water or would you actually take out what's there? Another thing I would mention is feeding, this doesn't apply to everyone but if water temperatures exceed 26°c then it wouldn't hurt just to cut back until it cools down a little, especially for those people who keep sturgeon as they require much higher oxygen levels than koi.

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Great feedback. Thanks 😊 👍

[@Stallion-Koi]

Just hope I don't struggle with oxygen im going to put ice cube or two in to keep it cooler

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

I wouldn't try to change the water temp. Just some shade and keep the air going...😉👍

[@Stallion-Koi]

@@KoiPondLifestyle Im thinking the break down of ice cubes is a slow process so it wouldnt shock the system if put two in. I think we are getting 37D in next few days

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Interesting. Let me know how it goes..cheers 😉👍

[@martinsmith6457]

Listen mate, never trust rubber boots below the waterline, seen it many times on here. Hard pipe it.

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Thanks for that...😉👍

[@mucky1957.]

got a Q for you..how many koi do you have and how many go inside the sky pond ??

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Hiya, I have 9 koi, 2 gold fish and a tench. All but 3 of the fish use the sky pond. Some just hand around it it all day watching the world go.by instead of the pond walls..😉👍

[@PondKoiTipsTricks]

At last, could have found the problem with my pond water found a sludge on the bottom today a green slime I think some Malachite Green and some pond clay I put in a couple of days later turned into this sludge and stayed on the bottom of the pond not going down into the filters so getting two different ammonia readings. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jquWe4h-g62Kq6c

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Happy days..🤞

[@jpwatergardens2290]

Don't buy koi rubber fiting see ever day I olny buy commercial pip rubber fiting the stronger and never had one failure

[@AL-ym2mm]

🙌 𝕡𝐫ｏ𝕄ｏ𝔰𝓶

[@LeTwistedOne]

Hi Andy 🧁 if you put some self amalgamating on the pipe fitting then you're rubber boot it'll stop that from happening bruva 💯🧁👍👍👍

[@KoiPondLifestyle]

Thanks for that Vince. Where do I get that from to try it please..🤔

[@steveg4315]

Try and buy good quality rubber fittings they are a lot more expensive but there is a reason for that flexseal ( fernco) are good made of Edpm rubber