tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33725246.post9048234779619608036..comments2023-06-27T09:43:25.177-06:00Comments on the art garden: Quarantined!Jocelyn H. Chilvershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01400573037458248759noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33725246.post-91924915610926375292010-02-12T13:25:26.592-07:002010-02-12T13:25:26.592-07:00Yes, Matt, Great Blue Herons can be a concern here...Yes, Matt, Great Blue Herons can be a concern here, although the problem seems to be kind of hit or miss. I'm located less than 2 miles south of Clear Creek, so I'm pretty close to heron habitat, but I have never lost any fish to them (only saw them land in our yard one time, actually). However, my friends just another half mile south have endless problems with herons eating their fish. We've concluded that because our pond is so close to our house it's fairly protected, but our friend's pond, further out in their yard, is not. My "official" recommendation, therefore, is that if the property is located near heron habitat, then site the pond up close to the house to increase the survival odds of the fish.Jocelyn H. Chilvershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01400573037458248759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33725246.post-69763098380460370202010-02-12T13:06:59.714-07:002010-02-12T13:06:59.714-07:00Jocelyn,
Excellent blog and photos! Question: Ha...Jocelyn,<br />Excellent blog and photos! Question: Have you ever heard of people having trouble with birds eating their fish? Recently I have had 2 different clients mention that when discussing the possibility of a water feature.<br /><br />I had a small pond with Koi at my last home in Denver and did not have this problem- however, I have heard this statement before. Have you heard this as well, and is this really a legitimate concern?Matt Corrionhttp://www.lot-lines.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33725246.post-71584938779400448022010-02-09T08:33:28.907-07:002010-02-09T08:33:28.907-07:00Thanks for stopping by The Art Garden, Steve, and ...Thanks for stopping by The Art Garden, Steve, and thanks for your kind words, too! Happy gardening...Jocelyn H. Chilvershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01400573037458248759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33725246.post-86065431121138338482010-02-09T07:23:06.315-07:002010-02-09T07:23:06.315-07:00Well, here's hoping Kyoto has a solid recovery...Well, here's hoping Kyoto has a solid recovery. That is a gorgeous Koi, for real. I just discovered your blog and think it is terrific. You get specific and informative - something I appreciate very much. Keep up the good work and I'll see you around!Stevehttp://stevesnedeker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33725246.post-41798935659369759132010-02-08T11:29:29.025-07:002010-02-08T11:29:29.025-07:00Hi Mark, welcome to the wonderful world of pond ke...Hi Mark, welcome to the wonderful world of pond keeping! Here are a couple of resources for you:<br />Rocky Mountain Koi Club http://www.rmkc.net and Colorado Water Garden Society http://www.colowatergardensociety.org We found both groups very helpful (and fun) when we were first starting out.Jocelyn H. Chilvershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01400573037458248759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33725246.post-37884748471501415252010-02-08T09:52:02.657-07:002010-02-08T09:52:02.657-07:00Jocelyn -
Nice to see your pond and the start of ...Jocelyn -<br /><br />Nice to see your pond and the start of treatment. I am new to garden ponds and Koi. I had a pond installed last year - this is my first winter. All appears to be going well for me. The pond guy built a couple of small caves in the bottom of the pond and that is where the fish hide most of the time. It is good to know that I am not the only one with a good growth of algae in my pond. Have almost given up on trying to scoop it out. Maybe a cleaning job is in order come spring?<br /><br />Most of the time just a lurker on your site - but enjoy it a lot.<br /><br />Thanks - a fellow Denver gardener...Mark Amersheknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33725246.post-75775756770834911382010-02-07T09:39:45.097-07:002010-02-07T09:39:45.097-07:00Oh yes, Pam, the tank is covered with a piece of P...Oh yes, Pam, the tank is covered with a piece of Plexiglas weighted with a chunk of flagstone! The biggest threat here/now are foxes and cats.Jocelyn H. Chilvershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01400573037458248759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33725246.post-40260325479577801052010-02-07T09:18:33.951-07:002010-02-07T09:18:33.951-07:00Get well soon, Kyoto! Jocelyn, I bet you really be...Get well soon, Kyoto! Jocelyn, I bet you really become attached to your fish when they live that long. My goldfish are still nameless to me, although my daughter may know them by name.<br /><br />I'm sure you've covered the temporary tank with something to keep Kyoto safe from herons and hawks, yes?Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33725246.post-52622207054527629872010-02-07T07:49:54.251-07:002010-02-07T07:49:54.251-07:00Koi in Colorado are common! Our pond often freeze...Koi in Colorado are common! Our pond often freezes over, so we keep our little waterfall running year 'round to keep the water oxygenated. The pond is 3 feet deep and holds about 1200 gallons of water. In the winter the koi "sit" at the bottom of the pond in the warmest water layer. Kyoto's lethargy allowed him to be caught very easily---it would have been impossible in the summer when the fish are all up to full speed!<br />These photos were all taken on Friday, February 5th, a sunny, warm (50F) day. This morning it's snowing...Jocelyn H. Chilvershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01400573037458248759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33725246.post-73314493871287167232010-02-07T05:10:49.002-07:002010-02-07T05:10:49.002-07:00I am surprised that you keep koi in Co. Is there ...I am surprised that you keep koi in Co. Is there a heater in the water? The surface of my pond freezes regualrly this time of year, but I use a bird bath heater just to keep a hole open for gas exchange, it is not enough to raise the temp of the water. I hope Kyoto heals soon.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.com