Shutting system down for winter.

[j.w]

I got 6.6 lbs and right now pet mountain has it for 33 dollars and it goes down in price more around xmas time if you look at that sight they do have koi vibrance for 25 lbs for 47.39 and thats a fantasic price jw

Sissy which kind is the 6.6 lb for $33. called...........is it the Spring/fall or ? I coudn't find it.

 

[sissy]

they have the blue bag too almost 30 dollars .I have been using the green bag this past year but i really do like the red bag koi vibrance better ..But very seldom do you see that on sale and for that price it is great 47.39 cents gosh that is really great and 25 lbs it will last at least 2 seasons or more as long as you keep it cool and dry

 

[sissy]

that was summer food sorry spring and fall is 23.89 for 3.08 lbs .I buy that size since I don't feed them much in the winter since they won't come up for food

 

[sissy]

last year they had the bonus bag on sale with the spring and fall

 

[j.w]

they have the blue bag too almost 30 dollars .I have been using the green bag this past year but i really do like the red bag koi vibrance better ..But very seldom do you see that on sale and for that price it is great 47.39 cents gosh that is really great and 25 lbs it will last at least 2 seasons or more as long as you keep it cool and dry

Careful when ordering cuz I looked and that is 25 Liter's not 25 lbs sissy. It's 8.27 lbs when you zoom in on the bag.

 

[sissy]

yeh I just saw that too and wondered why and I think they should check there advertisers closer for there items .

 

[bobsox]

I ended up ordering two bags of the 3.08lbs (blue bag) from Foster and Smith Aquatics for $52 with free shipping which was good. I'll have plenty for a couple seasons. Gotta head out - It was great chatting with you guys I appreciate all the good info and tips. Have a great weekend..

 

[CliffandJoann]

Coming in here late, just wanted to say we live in zone 7 and run a 500 GPH pump
all winter long. It has frozen over many times, but under the frozen mass the water still flows out.
We also use a aquarium type air stone in the winter. We don't use a heater.

 

[SE18]

Winter question:

During the last 2 winters I shut off the pump but was considering running it all year.

As you might know, I've got a complex network of concrete canals and aqueducts with very narrow passages where water cascades from one level to the next. Maybe these pictures will help. The narrow passage examples are near the beagles feet in both photos.

I don't keep fish, btw.

I'm worried about the passages freezing and the water overflowing the levees. You know, I think Niagara falls once froze over.

Anyway, I'm using Aquamax 1200 gpm or gph? pump but the flow is too great so I send back 600 gpm to the pond via a t flow connection. So IOW, the flow keeps all the water moving but not high speed moving.

 

[taherrmann4]

I would be afraid that it would create an ice damn and the water would go outside the canal. I am not sure I would chance it IMO.

 

[SE18]

Thanks, Todd, probably I'll shut her down mid-December. I think the flow will keep it going but when it dips into teens and lower 20s that's when I'm afraid of a deep freeze

 

[sissy]

last year I think old man winter surprised everyone and I hope it is not the same this year .I hope I'm prepared more than last year .Keeping my wish on a falling star last night a secret but hope it comes true for everyone .

 

[poconojoe]

I'm in Northeast Pennsylvania.
I always shut down my waterfall in fear of the water flowing over the frozen pond and draining all the water out. I take the pump inside and store it in a bucket filled with water to prevent the rubber parts from drying out.
I always add a floating deicer to keep an open area for the gasses to escape.
I do keep a smaller pump going all winter in the center of the pond to keep a constant flow and to add some aeration. This small pump (550 gph) is sitting in a bucket covered with lava rock (filtration) and the water is directed just below the surface via 3/4 pvc creating a nice geyser about 6 - 8 inches above the surface.

 

[taherrmann4]

I have an external pump and when I take it in for the winter I put some vaseline around the rubber gaskets to keep them from drying out.

 

[koiguy1969]

a good selection on ebay for wheatgerm foods
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...oi+food&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313