Also go to the rec.pond newsroom.

I can's speak to the problem of having too many fish for the pond but one of
the things you can do to help immediately with the algae problem is to add a
simple veggie filter (buy an inexpensive barrel liner that flows out into
the pond - an inexpensive pump that pumps water at a slow rate from the pond
into the barrel - put a bunch of plants such as water hyacinths, mint, etc.
in the barrel ). This will help both with the ammonia and the algae. Shade
will also cut the algae problem. So plants that cover the surface of the
pond will help (duck weed, lotus, etc.)... good luck. DK

"Jeannette" wrote in message
...
http://watergardening.infopop.net/3/OpenTopic
?a=cfrm&s=689290654
Go to the above link. People there are very
kind and are very knowledgeable about ponds.
Lots and lots of pictures too. You can
browse all day if you like. You can also get
info on plant trading.

There is excellent advise on all kinds of
pond/fish problems.

Happy Ponding!
Jeannette

"DonKcR" wrote in message
news:52_Ra.3156$ff.1452@fed1read01...
Hi, Well I've never been on a chat line in
my life. My son is the computer
guy so he said here is a couple of chat
lines go for it.
My pond is new about 2 months old, aprox.
800 gallons with 10 wonderful
Koi's. The fish are from 2'' to all of 6''.
My pond has went through the
green stage with the water testing great
for fish, I just couldn't see them.
But now we are in the high nitrite stage. I
feel helpless but I keep in
touch with the man that made my filter
system and he said this is normal. I
guess it takes time and lots of water
changes and salt if you know what I
mean. I love watching my fish they all have
names and I would hate to lose a
single one. So I'm proubly the biggest pain
in the rear that Quan and his
wife Lisa have ever met that's my pond
experts. I was so new at the pond
making that I didn't know how much
knowledge it takes to raise a small
family of Koi. But let me tell you I've
learned so much from this adventure.
I might not of taken this big of a project
on if I had any idea of the
endeavor. But when I watch them swimming
and listen to the water falls it is
all worth it. Write to me and tell me your
stories. Kc