http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatfishblog/2009/06/12/dealing-with-pond-plant-pests/ That Fish Blog is the source for aquarium advice, information and interaction with the experts at That Fish Place Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:21:29 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatfishblog/2009/06/12/dealing-with-pond-plant-pests/comment-page-1/#comment-817 marinebioblog Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:08:04 +0000 http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatfishblog/?p=597#comment-817 Roger, Those three fish should be fine in a pond of 75 gallons, it is hard to say what is causing your water quality problems. what sort of biological filter are you using, and what is your waterflow rate like? How much are you feeding the fish, they should only be fed once a day, as much as they can eat in a few minutes. If they are being fed more than that, or extra food is bieng left in the pond, that may be contributing to your water quality problems. As far as treating for parasites, it is hard to say what you may have, and what the proper treatment should be. If possible, take some pictures and email them to us at marinebio@thatpetplace.com and we can take a look at them and try to help you out. Thanks, Dave Roger,
Those three fish should be fine in a pond of 75 gallons, it is hard to say what is causing your water quality problems. what sort of biological filter are you using, and what is your waterflow rate like? How much are you feeding the fish, they should only be fed once a day, as much as they can eat in a few minutes. If they are being fed more than that, or extra food is bieng left in the pond, that may be contributing to your water quality problems.
As far as treating for parasites, it is hard to say what you may have, and what the proper treatment should be. If possible, take some pictures and email them to us at marinebio@thatpetplace.com and we can take a look at them and try to help you out.
Thanks,
Dave

]]> http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatfishblog/2009/06/12/dealing-with-pond-plant-pests/comment-page-1/#comment-811 Roger Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:25:56 +0000 http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatfishblog/?p=597#comment-811 I have a 75 gallon pond with three goldfish each about 5 to 6 inches in length. I am have problems with ammonia and then nitrite levels being too high. I have tried changing the water up to 50% but still have the problems. I have a biological filter and an ultraviolet sterilizer and fountain head. I was told that the size of the fish was ok for that size pond. Now I see fin and tail rot and the fish are listless and gasping. What do you suggest? Should I remove them and treat them with Metronidazole? I believe there may be parasites and the continuing problem with the water quality is making things worse. I have a 75 gallon pond with three goldfish each about 5 to 6 inches in length. I am have problems with ammonia and then nitrite levels being too high. I have tried changing the water up to 50% but still have the problems. I have a biological filter and an ultraviolet sterilizer and fountain head. I was told that the size of the fish was ok for that size pond. Now I see fin and tail rot and the fish are listless and gasping. What do you suggest? Should I remove them and treat them with Metronidazole? I believe there may be parasites and the continuing problem with the water quality is making things worse.

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