"George" wrote in message
news:aMQZd.137770$4q6.119700@attbi_s01...
Hi all. Well, I haven't been posting much for a while. It seems that
there are
a some squabbles going on in this newsgroup, which is most unfortunate. I
just
thought I'd throw my opinion, so I won't continue with that issue. That
said, I
was checking out my pond today, pulled the netting off, and ouch, the
dreaded
string algae has reared it's ugly head a little early (compared to last
year,
that is). I'm already working on that problem, and expect it to be
completely
gone by this time next month (I prefer the natural approach).

On another note, all of my fish have to date survived the winter. My
albino
channel cat is as big as ever (I'm estimating that he weighs at least 10
pounds,
and is at least 33 inches long), the goldfish and shubukans look really
good,
and my koi appear to have grown substantially over the winter months,
which I
find quite astounding. I guess they managed to find something to eat,
since I
have only fed the fish during rare times when the water temperature was
over 55
degrees (I know, this is likely why I now have the string algae,
especially
since the filter was off for a month during the deep cold this January and
is
likely not efficiently filtering the water as cold as the water is right
now).
Anyway, I thought I would post an update. I'd post a link to some
pictures of
the "hog", but unfortunately, my digital camera bit the dust some months
back.
Will try to post a link later if I manage to get some pictures.

Healthy ponds to you and yours.

George, welcome back from hibernation.


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