Koi pond, winter preparation part 1

[@thequadmania3857]

Nice vid and helpful

[@DerbyKoi]

thanks mate 👍

[@carollycett1329]

Brilliant video amazed that new airpump boiled the pod. And the crud when you purged from the bottom drain bet it stunk awful If you're any spare lily I'll give them a good home. Thanks for making video 🐟 carol 🐟

[@DerbyKoi]

Hi Carol, I was surprised the air pump boiled the pod too, and yes the purged drain contents weren't pleasant. I wont be spitting the lillies this year, you'll have to remind me next season, dont forget the competition if your entering. 👍

[@adrianpooler1084]

Good video mate that water looked cold 👍

[@DerbyKoi]

Thanks Adrian, bloody freezing mate 😂

[@steveskoi5172]

Thanks for uploading, you never disappoint, never thought of jetting my bottom drain only ever purged it, I dread to think what I'll find but I'm going to do it now thanks to you. Keep em coming mate. And Bizley 😁

[@DerbyKoi]

Cheers mate, I normally ask for an update, but I don't need to know what you find in the button drain 😂. Bizley said hello

[@saionnthia]

Great video for pond wintering preparation, looking forward to the next update mate! Cheers

[@DerbyKoi]

Cheers mate 👍

[@jasonsmithy7675]

Woke up feeling the winter blues, then noticed a notification, derby koi uploaded a video, cup of coffee and tv on 😁 cheered up again. Thanks for the upload mate, informative as always. I think I need to purge my drain after seeing that 😳

[@DerbyKoi]

Lol thanks mate, glad to be of service. I was shocked at what come out of the bottom drain, it's been purged a few times, but was a first with the pressure hose. Thanks for watching. Regards Andy

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

Another great video my friend.. I just had to subscribe. I wish I could do that to all my ponds

[@DerbyKoi]

Hi Chris, thanks for subscribing, I appreciate your comments mate 👍

[@stubbsaquatics6080]

@@DerbyKoi My pleasure.

[@lukel3438]

Really good channel,loads of informative content. Well done reaching 500 subscribers.

[@DerbyKoi]

Thanks mate, I appreciate that 👍

[@progressivepondkeeping]

I still need to knock back my lilly 👌👍

[@DerbyKoi]

I read you comment, there's a joke in there somewhere 😂.

[@progressivepondkeeping]

@@DerbyKoi 😂😉

[@JamesTHEKOIwhisperer123]

Good video mate did you get my message on Facebook? Was needing some bits from you on the shout out video that you asked mate take a look on your Facebook 👍👌

[@davecooke914]

Thanks for video that air pump looks great more power than I thought look forward to nx video takecare mate

[@DerbyKoi]

Thanks mate, the pump surprised me how good it was. Thanks for watching 👍

[@paulnuttall8652]

Great information thanks mate

[@DerbyKoi]

Thanks Paul 👍

[@MikeZak101]

I've never jetted my drain's but I do have a low level purge which I flush every 2 days or so, amazing how much sits in there sometimes. I recently rearranged some of my returns and was actually surprised by the amount of brown slime jelly stuff there was in the return pipes so gave them a jet, another great vid mate

[@DerbyKoi]

Hi mate, I regularly purge the drains, but I was shocked at what came out after pressure flushing, something I will do much more often. Thanks for your comments. Stay safe. Regards Andy

[@K.W.P.R]

Well impressed with that pump you’ve convinced me find the EA ones to noisy and heavy wattage , can I ask what lapel mike set up you use ? Great video mate 👍👍

[@DerbyKoi]

Cheers, the pump was a surprise just how good and quiet it was the mic is a kimafun, I'll post a link below

[@DerbyKoi]

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[@K.W.P.R]

@@DerbyKoi cheers mate I’ll have a look later 👍👍

[@paulthompson8749]

Cracking video pal full of useful info. Always pleased to see your videos pop up buddy! Keep them coming👍🏻 Would appreciate any good advice for mine? Im new to the hobby, and get my inspiration form your videos. Thanks Paul

[@DerbyKoi]

Thanks Paul, such lovely comments, that's the great thing about koi keeping we can all learn from each other, and although running the channel is time consuming, I thoughly enjoy it, plus Bizley get an extra treat for every 10 likes 😂. Stay safe mate. Regards Andy

[@GrahamTaylor123]

Gobsmacked that boiled your easypod and so quickly! I’ve a 35pa version of yours so wonder if that would work too. I may give it a go as they are do much quieter.

[@DerbyKoi]

I was almost certain it wouldn't boil, but was delighted when it did, not only will it save a few pennies in electric, it means I have a spare too 😊 it would be interesting to see if your 35 would work

[@GrahamTaylor123]

@@DerbyKoi I’ll let you know. I’ve a 100pa too so that certainly will 😂

[@DerbyKoi]

Lol, thanks mate 👍

[@Becks-fi6xl]

Hi, another great video ! can I ask, do you keep the air on all the time even though the water is getting colder. I’ve got mine on for a few hours in day but am worried it would cool water if left on over night?

[@DerbyKoi]

Hi becks, I do keep the air on, I reduce the amount and because I have covers I think it helps with gas exchange. The next upload may explain more. If i had no covers I would probably turn the air off. Hope that helps

[@Becks-fi6xl]

@@DerbyKoi thanks for replying, I appreciate it.

[@markstarling3016]

lucky the watch is waterproof lol

[@DerbyKoi]

Hi Mark, I first tested the watch in an earlier video when I had to dive under freezing water to change the air diffuser so it's ok in cold temperatures too 😂. Stay safe mate 👍

[@martynward3536]

Quick question Andy, do you keep air onto your pond over winter?

[@DerbyKoi]

Hi mate, just filmed this today, because I have covers I still run the air into the pond but reduced rate, I think it will help with gas exchange, if I had no cover I personally would turn it off to reduce wind chill and alter pond temp. Hope that helps

[@martynward3536]

@@DerbyKoi cheers Andy. I have covers on but didn't know if to leave air on to bottom drain. Was thinking off at nite on in the day.

[@DerbyKoi]

Hi mate, not sure if there's a right or wrong I've researched it on the groups and forums and trying to get an answer is impossible, old school is leave everything on, new ideas are pump on, air and uv off, everyone's pond is different, I'm repeating what I did last year which is slightly reduced pump and air, and lower uv (with covers). Others will do different. On the channel I try not to instruct only show what I do. It's a fine balance mate, your idea of on off at different times may well be better than my option, I know people who do that. Stay safe mate sorry I cant give an exact answer. Regards Andy