Ponds in Canada

[callingcolleen1]

 

[j.w]

Looking so beautiful as usual. You take such good care of everything. I did find some Hornwort in one of my big tubs outside and stuck it in my big pond. Fish went right for it so don't know how long that will last. Darn pigs! If any left I will take it out at the start of winter and put it in another tub so it can be there for next year.
Nice you may have sold the condo so fast. Hope it goes through. Glad to hear your mom loves her new home.

 

[sissy]

How old are your koi colleen we have been having a little debate about how long koi live

 

[callingcolleen1]

How old are your koi colleen we have been having a little debate about how long koi live

I believe my two oldest KOI are about 25 years at least, they have been outside since 1992 for sure.
I also think it is very important to have them in cool water, and have a winter for them as well, as the bugs that make them sick don't survive the long cold winters we have. Running water all winter is key to keeping them fresh and healthy. I always hear about the koi way down south getting bugs and sick but mine never had any problems up here in ice cold Canada!
Although we have had a very warm summer this year, but the water in my ponds remain cool despite the heat. I think the four connecting ponds and the shade from the trees help for sure. Smaller bodies of water heat up faster especially in the hot sun.

 

[sissy]

Reason is one person on here thought his koi was sick or was it old age .

 

[callingcolleen1]

Reason is one person on here thought his koi was sick or was it old age .

My two old koi don't even look old at 25 years. But years ago I once had a goldfish live to about 20 and she did look old...

 

[sissy]

never knew fish looked old .

 

[j.w]

 

[callingcolleen1]

never knew fish looked old .

Goldfish start to look old after about 20 years and like old people, they shrink and get crooked and thin, but my old Koi that are over 25 years look bigger, healthy and vibrant, and full of energy and color.

 

[sissy]

must be the dog food then .

 

[callingcolleen1]

Ha ha, fish eat dog food and the dogs eat people food.

 

[sissy]

my dogs eat both but think they are human .

 

[cas]

My dog likes the fish food....

 

[j.w]

My cat loves the fish food. I think I will throw a piece of cat food in and see if the fish like it. They need to learn how to share,lol!

 

[CometKeith]

Colleen. Your pond is looking great!