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Message: [QUOTE="Brian, post: 12622, member: 1362"] I took the plunge, and went ahead and took out the remaining fish;5. I also drained out the rest of the water. I then went down to the pond supply store, and purchased some water conditioner for ammonia, chlorine etc. I forgot about the bacteria, I'll try and get that tomorrow. The hole has no lid, but inside there is a basket, and theres some tiny rocks inside of it, on the flap theres a sponge thing. When the pond was full it was at water level. I gave the guy at the pond shop the measurments, he estimated my pond to be over 4000 gallons :eek2: I cleaned out the debris the best I can, and added the water, I then added the conditioner. I didn't add water to the top, yet, I'll add water daily until I fill it up. When I drained the water, there were 2 vent things, on the left side, and right bottom of the pond, Im guessing those are for the pump of filter? There was no drain. Thanks! Brian Thanks for the advice, I'll get a new bulb for the UV sterlizer, I just dont know how to replace the bulb. Theres a basket in the skimmer, and theres only a pad, on the flap lid. I think I may have an aerator, there was a small pump next te the pond, and it had a line going inside the pond. They had those at the koi store, and they gave off bubbles. Would that be the aerator? As for the test kits, is there a recommended PH, ammonia level etc? Thanks, Brian [/QUOTE]