KOI POND INFO/ AMMONIA

[TommyD1]

Hey everyone,
I have a lot koi pond in the front yard and the ammonia level is about 6 ppm. It’s usually at zero. But, my fish are alive and well! I’ve been in water treatment for many years, have done water changes, and don’t understand how the fish are alive…. How high can the levels get in a koi pond?? Thank you

 

[Saltyreef]

Hey everyone,
I have a lot koi pond in the front yard and the ammonia level is about 6 ppm. It’s usually at zero. But, my fish are alive and well! I’ve been in water treatment for many years, have done water changes, and don’t understand how the fish are alive…. How high can the levels get in a koi pond?? Thank you

What are you using to test for the ammonia?

 

[TommyD1]

What are you using to test for the ammonia?

API test kit. I’ve tested it numerous times with even new kits. And the fish are eating well and swimming great ‍

 

[OfficeReefer]

@TommyD1 That is pretty strange. What are your other parameters?

My understanding is that ammonia toxicity is actually dependent on the pH of the water in which it is found. The more acidic the water, the less quantity of toxic ammonia is available in the water and the greater the concentration of non-toxic ionic ammonium.

 

[Chrisv.]

My understanding is that ammonia toxicity is actually dependent on the pH of the water in which it is found. The more acidic the water, the less quantity of toxic ammonia is available in the water and the greater the concentration of non-toxic ionic ammonium.
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This is correct. Also, you should check out the Garden Pond Forum. Friendly folks with lots of pond experience there

 

[Rick5]

I’m not a koi/pond keeper, but I really hope you got some Prime or pond-safe-equivalent.

 

[TommyD1]

@TommyD1 That is pretty strange. What are your other parameters?

My understanding is that ammonia toxicity is actually dependent on the pH of the water in which it is found. The more acidic the water, the less quantity of toxic ammonia is available in the water and the greater the concentration of non-toxic ionic ammonium.

Sorry, I don’t get on often to respond. But, everything is in working order. Fish are fine and the last time we checked, things weren’t too bad. Just a very odd situation. Thank you so much for your time!