Black tip shark pool(not really)

[ECExotics]

JUST KIDDING ITS MY KOI POND CYCLING
13,000 gallons, I almost just dove in! If it weren’t still so cold. If the koi didn’t need the home I would be heating and stocking a horn and three black tips
Sorry I had to

look at that shimmer 5’ deep at center plumbing under dirt, 4” gate valve in heated chamber

 

[FREAKINRICAN69]

Wow that’s a nice pond bro. Can’t wait to see it done and koi’s thriving.

 

[ECExotics]

Here are my fry, hatched last season. They are growing well, they spent the winter in an 800 gallon indoor pond water at 64-66 degrees.

 

[dilligaf29]

Should turn the 800 into a reef after they go to there new home

 

[ECExotics]

Should turn the 800 into a reef after they go to there new home

I need the space for multiple frag setups otherwise...

 

[CAPSLOCK]

Now that is a koi pond! What cute little guys you've got, too.

 

[Joker]

I was gunna say I thought black and white tips are illegal to own lol.

 

[MarvinsReef]

Are the koi staying out in the winter in the new pond?

 

[ECExotics]

Are the koi staying out in the winter in the new pond?

Possibly, I use a 1/2 hp air compressor for aeration, so even in the depth of winter there is always a ring 3’ wide where the water bubbles up and rolls over. It will not freeze and the larger koi will stay dormant at the bottom of pond where they feel the most comfortable. Not sure why that happens, I was probably asleepfor that part of biology class the fry will be brought back indoors in a greenhouse or garage (still working on next winters logistics). The young koi need to stay in Warmer water to expedite their growth, it’s tough in New England keeping animals from Japan happy. Thankfully I found a great importer in Hawaii that makes life a lot easier.