I can't even keep fish alive! within 2 weeks all of them are dead
2006-08-10 06:30:02 · 11 answers · asked by pammieland 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
you can but a ph testing kit from an aquarium shop,it will tell you all ou need to know ok
2006-08-10 06:33:05 · answer #1 · answered by phill_s34 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how many fish you have in your pond but for gold fish you need one gallon of water per each inch of fish. For koi it is 200 gallons per fish because they grow fast and large. You can by test kits at pet stores and this will tell you pH and ammonia levels. In cold climates you will need at least 3 feet deep water to keep your fish alive over winter. I have gold fish and koi in my pond and love them! Good luck!
2006-08-10 06:41:27 · answer #2 · answered by eva diane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might not be your water, you probably bought some sick fish,
unfortunetly, most of the goldfish and koi you buy are going to be sick, just keep trying till you get some healthy ones
treat you pond with aquarium salt (1 lb per 100 gal 0f water)
it's best to quarantine any new fish before you put them in your pond
Good Luck
2006-08-10 21:20:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
POND TEST KITS WORK WELL. IF YOU HAVE CHLORINE IN YOUR WATER THAT COULD BE A FACTOR. I HAVE A POND SET UP. I HAVE WELL WATER AND WE HAVE A BIG NATURAL POND WITH ALL KINDS OF CREATURES AND PLANTS. I SET UP A SMALL POND NEAR MY HOUSE. I FILLED THE POND UP WITH WELL WATER AND WENT TO THE BIG NATURAL POND AND GOT MY PLANTS, TADPOLES, CRAYFISH, FISH, AND SALAMANDERS. THEY ARE ALL DOING GREAT. GOOD LUCK! HOPE THE TEST KIT WORKS.
2006-08-10 06:53:41 · answer #4 · answered by SHELLIE C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL that's funny. There has to be pond water testing strips. Go toa pool store and see if they might know anything there.
2006-08-10 06:33:50 · answer #5 · answered by theycallmetina_ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm, first of all. What do you want to test for ? There is lotsa different testing kit at the pet store and their advice should be good enough.
2006-08-10 06:39:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just buy a test kit from you pet store.. It will tell you how to test the water. Your friend from Tennessee...ROB
2006-08-10 06:34:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a pond testing kit at your local walmart
2006-08-10 06:33:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pool test kit? ph balance is very important. there are test strips that can analyze many factors and the kits are cheap
2006-08-10 06:33:32 · answer #9 · answered by jim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you drink it for couple of days if you survive it is good water
2006-08-10 06:35:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋