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- Maintaining Pond Water Quality -

Make sure you pond has salt in the water. Salt is essential for fish health. Koi and goldfish need salt to control their electrolyte balance. Salt also enhances the natural slime coating on Koi which fights off fungus and disease. Salt in the water also kills most parasitic infestations.

Any type of pure salt will work as long as it is iodine free. Table salt has iodine. You can order evaporated sea salts and specialty aquatic salts online, or get it at specialty shops locally.

Salt concentrations are easily measured with a Salinity Meter. It is important to pre-dissolve salt prior to addition to the pond or tank to avoid salt burns of fish. As a reference 1,000 gallons of untreated water would need 10 lbs. of salt. Salt is typically maintained by Koi enthusiasts at a concentration of 0.18% (1.8 parts per thousand). Use 1 lbs. per 100 gallons of pond water under normal conditions. If the salt level rises above 0.2% you can do a partial water change and add fresh water to dilute the salt content.

Use 3 lbs. per 100 gallons when treating for disease. Only go up to 3lbs per 100 gallons in an isolation tank because a solution of .30 percent salt will kill your pond plants! Once the effective dose of salt has been reached, it should be measured and maintained until the disease has passed. Once the disease has been treated lower the salt level back to 0.18 by doing water changes. See Sick Fish Treatment

Koi Medic Salinity Meter	Simply add dissolved salt to your pond until you get a salinity reading of 0.18%. Ideally you should introduce the salt in a bucket of water already dissolved to keep from burning the gills of your fish. The Koi Medic Meter is a very accurate, easy to use salinity meter. Simply turn on and dip into pond. Within two seconds the LCD display will display salt content in %. * Auto shutoff * 150 HR battery life * Low battery warning * 4 x 1.5v. button cell batteries (included) * Drop-shock 6 feet * Water resistant * 0.00 - 1.00% range 0.01 resolution

Koi Medic Salinity Meter KMS Price: $84.99 with Free Shipping

Water Salinity Based on Percentage of Dissolved Salts
Koi function best with just ever so slight brackish water.

Fresh Water

Brackish Water

Saline Water

Brine

< 0.05%

0.05-3.0%

3.0%-5.0%

> 5%

<―0.15-0.20%

Range in Green Perfect for Koi Ponds 0.15-0.20%

Perfect for Koi Hospital Tanks 0.25 - 0.30%



	Master Liquid Test Kit - This test kit is pretty much the pond owners standard kit. You can get more expensive ones, but this is all you really need. Tests: Ammonia, Nitrites, Salt and pH. Complete kit for testing pond water levels of ammonia, nitrite, salt and pH. Kit contains instructions, laminated color cards, four test tubes and holding tray. 12 kits per case.
	Master Liquid Test Kit Ammonia - Nitrite - Salt - pH Price: $37.43

A comprehensive water conditioner. It is ideal for use in koi ponds, water gardens and aquariums. It is nontoxic to humans, pets and aquatic life.

• For chlorine & chloramines
• Detoxifies heavy metals
• Adds essential electrolytes
• Replaces skin slime coat
• Reduces fish stress

Compare to Water Conditioner, only more benefits with this.

Dosage Rates: To treat everything listed above use at one ounce per 60 gallons of water, a 16 ounce bottle treats 960 gallons. To only remove chlorine a 16 ounce bottle treats 3072 gallons. To only remove chloramines a 16 ounce bottle treats 1920 gallons. Compatible with most other water conditioners and antibiotics. Do not use with strong oxidizing agents or unchelated copper medications.

MEASURE YOUR POND WATER
KNOW THE EXACT GALLONS IN YOUR POND
Hooks to spigot then to hose.

Easy to use brass water meter attaches to a garden hose and accurately determines the volume of your pond. Records up to 10 million gallons! Waterproof dial for years of use. A "must have item" for pond builders. Now if someone asks, "How many gallons in your pond?" you can say with certainty! No more guessing.

DEFOAMER
PROTEIN & FOAM
REMOVER

Foam is a problem in many water features. Excess protein in the water leads to bubbles being formed by splashing water. EasyPro defoamer is a silicone based product that prevents bubbles from forming. Safe with all types of fish & plants. Foam also increases the oxygen demand on the pond.

PimaFix

The all natural antifungal remedy for koi and goldfish!
• Broad spectrum of treatment that effectively clears fungal infections.
• Treats the underlying cause of infection.
• Can be used in combination with Melafix to treat a wide range of fungal and bacterial infections.

MELAFIX^®

All natural antibacterial remedy for treatment of Koi and goldfish diseases. Treats ulcers and open wounds, rapidly repairs damaged fins, treats fin and tail rot. Use when introducing new fish. Safe for aquatic plants. Will NOT affect the biological filter or alter the pH of the pond!

MelaFix and PimaFix Combo
Kills Fungus - Fin Rot - Wounds - Ulcers

All natural antibacterial remedies for treatment of Koi and goldfish diseases. Treats ulcers and open wounds, rapidly repairs damaged fins, treats fin and tail rot. Broad spectrum of treatment that effectively clears fungal infections. Save 10%

A 32 ounce bottle treats 2,000 gallons of pond water with normal water buffering capacity. You should drain off at least 1/3 of your pond water and fill it with fresh water before you add new up or down additive. If your pond has lost its buffering capacity you can dump a ton of additive in the pond and it won't do much at all. By doing a partial water change you add new water with fresh buffering capacity.

PH Up 32 oz. $22.50 with Free Shipping	PH Down 32 oz. $22.50 with Free Shipping
PH Up 64 oz. $38.90 with Free Shipping	PH Down 64 oz. $38.90 with Free Shipping

Hanna Electronic pH and Temperature Sensor For Ponds and Water Gardens
Hanna Electronic pH and Temperature Sensor	Hanna Storage Solution	Hanna 7.0 Calibration Fluid

Hanna Instruments is a world leader in innovative water testing equipment. These digital "pen" style meters are super easy to use, waterproof and accurate. pH/Temperature waterproof, floating tester. Proper pH is very important for healthy plants and fish. This meter gives fast, accurate readings of pH (0-14 ppm), simultaneous readout of pH and temp (both °C and °F). Battery level indicator and auto shutoff. Automatic temperature compensation. Unit comes with Calibration Fluid and Storage Solution. The storage solution is for keeping the probe calibrated properly so you always get accurate readings. Put a few drops in storage cap after each use, used to prolong electrode life. Hanna PDF Instructions and Maintenance Data

Hanna Electronic pH & Temperature Sensor $98.45
Hanna Electronic pH & Temperature Sensor $98.45	Extra Storage Solution 230ml $19.25	Extra 7.0 Calibration Fluid $11.57	Meter, Extra Solution & Extra Calibration Fluid $119.95 (Save $9.32)

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