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Help training shy Koi
About 6 weeks ago I restocked the pond with some young Koi (~2" mixed
colour mostly but two 4" ghosts as well). I appreciate that fish usally take a while to become acclimatised to a new home but they have been constantly hiding, mostly grouped together underneatha patch where the liner overhangs. They ignore all food (there is plenty of crap on the bottom for them to eat a this time of year though). By this point, late spring, I'd have expected them to start coming out of their shells a bit and maybe taking the odd food stick. Does anyone have any advice as to how I could help calm them down a bit (they are in no danger from predators, its a steep walled central London pond so no Herons/Kingfishers etc.). Water lilies are just starting to open and I imagine these will help. I'm not worried aobut their health, they seem well and active when spooked. Cheers, Ed |
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"Edward Haworth" wrote in message ... About 6 weeks ago I restocked the pond with some young Koi (~2" mixed colour mostly but two 4" ghosts as well). I appreciate that fish usally take a while to become acclimatised to a new home but they have been constantly hiding, mostly grouped together underneatha patch where the liner overhangs. They ignore all food (there is plenty of crap on the bottom for them to eat a this time of year though). By this point, late spring, I'd have expected them to start coming out of their shells a bit and maybe taking the odd food stick. Does anyone have any advice as to how I could help calm them down a bit (they are in no danger from predators, its a steep walled central London pond so no Herons/Kingfishers etc.). Water lilies are just starting to open and I imagine these will help. I'm not worried aobut their health, they seem well and active when spooked. Patience young padawon. Sit by the pond, and let them see you. It helps to drink a beer or two whilst you do this. BV. |
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Especially Guinness Stout!
-- _______________________________________ "The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: The chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'." http://community.webshots.com/user/godwino "BenignVanilla" wrote in message ... "Edward Haworth" wrote in message ... About 6 weeks ago I restocked the pond with some young Koi (~2" mixed colour mostly but two 4" ghosts as well). I appreciate that fish usally take a while to become acclimatised to a new home but they have been constantly hiding, mostly grouped together underneatha patch where the liner overhangs. They ignore all food (there is plenty of crap on the bottom for them to eat a this time of year though). By this point, late spring, I'd have expected them to start coming out of their shells a bit and maybe taking the odd food stick. Does anyone have any advice as to how I could help calm them down a bit (they are in no danger from predators, its a steep walled central London pond so no Herons/Kingfishers etc.). Water lilies are just starting to open and I imagine these will help. I'm not worried aobut their health, they seem well and active when spooked. Patience young padawon. Sit by the pond, and let them see you. It helps to drink a beer or two whilst you do this. BV. |
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"Just Me "Koi"" wrote in message
.. . Especially Guinness Stout! LOL...Alcoholic Koi Keepers. FWIW, Guinness is especially good for vegetarians and ladies on their period as it contains a high count of iron! -- **So long, and thanks for all the fish!** |
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For hubby it's New Castle Brown ...and he actually does drink it by the pond
in a pint glass (bought some for him at World market that are the real thing). If he can't find Newkie Brown ......then he'll settle for Boddingtons in the can with a widget or a Fosters Bitter. True Englishmen love their lager. (I prefer a Shandy myself or a glass of Sangria.) Lisa ps....we do have two new tiny butterfly koi that stick together and don't seem to enjoy eating with the other 4 fish we have. |
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On Thu, 29 Apr 2004 00:34:01 -0400, "BenignVanilla"
wrote: Patience young padawon. Sit by the pond, and let them see you. It helps to drink a beer or two whilst you do this. BV. Thanks - I'll try and be more patient. The weather is just getting to the point where I can indeed drink a few beers by the pond (not the last few days though!). Ed |
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Xref: kermit rec.ponds:144890
"Edward Haworth" wrote in message ... On Thu, 29 Apr 2004 00:34:01 -0400, "BenignVanilla" wrote: Patience young padawon. Sit by the pond, and let them see you. It helps to drink a beer or two whilst you do this. BV. Thanks - I'll try and be more patient. The weather is just getting to the point where I can indeed drink a few beers by the pond (not the last few days though!). I have learned over the past year or so the only thing that is more important then water in your pond, is patience in the ponder. -- BV. www.iheartmypond.com |
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Oh good, drunken, vegan, women on their period.
Joe On 4/29/04 4:33 AM, "Happy'Cam'per" wrote: FWIW, Guinness is especially good for vegetarians and ladies on their period as it contains a high count of iron! -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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"joe" wrote in message ... Oh good, drunken, vegan, women on their period. SOMLOL. -- BV. www.iheartmypond.com |
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NUMBER ONE RULE OF PONDING:
#1 Whenever fish, new or old, are acting in a way you don't approve (nagging uncomfortable feeling on your part) Check your water quality, ammonia, nitrite, pH, KH & nitrate. Then report here. Now if I could only teach BV to paste that, along with his patience quote (which is the #2 rule), I'd be a happy rec.ponder. ;o) ~ jan See my ponds and filter design: http://users.owt.com/jjspond/ ~Keep 'em Wet!~ Tri-Cities WA Zone 7a To e-mail see website On Thu, 29 Apr 2004 02:42:17 +0100, Edward Haworth wrote: About 6 weeks ago I restocked the pond with some young Koi (~2" mixed colour mostly but two 4" ghosts as well). I appreciate that fish usally take a while to become acclimatised to a new home but they have been constantly hiding, mostly grouped together underneatha patch where the liner overhangs. They ignore all food (there is plenty of crap on the bottom for them to eat a this time of year though). By this point, late spring, I'd have expected them to start coming out of their shells a bit and maybe taking the odd food stick. Does anyone have any advice as to how I could help calm them down a bit (they are in no danger from predators, its a steep walled central London pond so no Herons/Kingfishers etc.). Water lilies are just starting to open and I imagine these will help. I'm not worried aobut their health, they seem well and active when spooked. Cheers, Ed |
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"~ jan JJsPond.us" wrote in message s.com... NUMBER ONE RULE OF PONDING: #1 Whenever fish, new or old, are acting in a way you don't approve (nagging uncomfortable feeling on your part) Check your water quality, ammonia, nitrite, pH, KH & nitrate. Then report here. Now if I could only teach BV to paste that, along with his patience quote (which is the #2 rule), I'd be a happy rec.ponder. ;o) ~ jan ooh...I love lists...let's keep this thread alive... 1. Whenever fish, new or old, are acting in a way you don't approve (nagging uncomfortable feeling on your part) Check your water quality, ammonia, nitrite, pH, KH & nitrate. Then report here. 2. The only thing more important then water in the pond, is patience in the ponder. Most problems can be solved by just sitting patiently and letting nature take control. This rule is invalid unless rule #1 has been observed. 3. Algae are not bad. |
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So since I am a meat eating man where does that live me in my relationship
with Guinness? -- _______________________________________ "The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: The chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'." http://community.webshots.com/user/godwino "Happy'Cam'per" wrote in message ... "Just Me "Koi"" wrote in message .. . Especially Guinness Stout! LOL...Alcoholic Koi Keepers. FWIW, Guinness is especially good for vegetarians and ladies on their period as it contains a high count of iron! -- **So long, and thanks for all the fish!** |
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You left off the beer in the hand! That's the most critical part of
patience Dude! -- _______________________________________ "The difference between 'involvement' and 'commitment' is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: The chicken was 'involved' - the pig was 'committed'." http://community.webshots.com/user/godwino "Benign Vanilla" wrote in message ... "~ jan JJsPond.us" wrote in message s.com... NUMBER ONE RULE OF PONDING: #1 Whenever fish, new or old, are acting in a way you don't approve (nagging uncomfortable feeling on your part) Check your water quality, ammonia, nitrite, pH, KH & nitrate. Then report here. Now if I could only teach BV to paste that, along with his patience quote (which is the #2 rule), I'd be a happy rec.ponder. ;o) ~ jan ooh...I love lists...let's keep this thread alive... 1. Whenever fish, new or old, are acting in a way you don't approve (nagging uncomfortable feeling on your part) Check your water quality, ammonia, nitrite, pH, KH & nitrate. Then report here. 2. The only thing more important then water in the pond, is patience in the ponder. Most problems can be solved by just sitting patiently and letting nature take control. This rule is invalid unless rule #1 has been observed. 3. Algae are not bad. |
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"Just Me "Koi"" wrote in message ... So since I am a meat eating man where does that live me in my relationship with Guinness? snip A perfect basis for us to get together if you are ever in the Baltimore area. -- BV. www.iheartmypond.com |
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I think we should have the "Million Man Beer March"
Joe On 4/30/04 8:25 AM, "Just Me "Koi"" wrote: So since I am a meat eating man where does that live me in my relationship with Guinness? -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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