British Summer time certainly didn't let us down either, the weather had been nice all week and then on the night of the visit....it chucked it down!.
But a bit of rain doesnt stop the East Yorkshire Koi Society.
The garden contained many potted bamboo's,acers and hosta's of varying colours and sizes as well as a number of hanging baskets,really managing to make the most of the space available.
As for the pond itself, it is rectangular in shape, block built and lined by fibreglass.
It is filtered via a single 4" aerated bottom drain feeding an Evolution Aqua Nexus 300 filter. The system is powered by a 12,000 Oase Aquamax pump then back through a TMC 55watt UV through a mid water return to the pond. A really simple system but one that works for the pond. He also has two Hi blow air pumps, one for the Nexus and one for the bottom Drain.
The inhabitants of the pond are mainly go-sanke with just a few exceptions including a Chagoi, Ochiba, Asagi and a shiro Uturi.
The fish were bought from Premier Koi and the more recent additions have come from Neil & Harry at Dock Koi.
The pond is covered by 3 sail shades at the minute to help as the pond is in full sun all day but Mike is looking to build a pergola over the pond in 2012.
Another great visit for the E.Y.K.S thanks.
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