Thank you Carol. He is getting much better. Started to eat again quite well, not pink anymore, swelling has gone down. Relief. Still awaiting for results 🙄
Hi Lau. I forgot about all the lead pipes in older homes.. Mine is relatively new at 37 years , so no lead pipes.. The lead isn't that great for you either unless you drink bottled water. Isn't always the way that the most expensive fish is always the one that gets damaged, sick or taken by a Heron... Never a fish we want to move along. On a side note... Do love your sink and taps .. That is interesting stuff you added. At least you can still feed them... I always love your night shots!!
Hi Chris, thank you ☺️ Our house is just 50 years old. Everybody here in houses have got copper pipes. The lead pipes were the old pipes leading to the road.
It would be unusual for the lead in your water pipes to be causing any problems because the lead pipes get coated over the years. You can get lead test kits. I had a property that I rented out which I found I had lead supply pipes. I use to test them every six months and they never proved to be a problem.
That's really good to hear. They explained that all the lead pipes are being replaced in England but they do flush the pipes with chloramine after that. It's not an easy thing to deal with all of a sudden. I guess I have to wait for the full results to know exactly what I am dealing with. For them to come out indicates to me that there is effectively a big problem. Hopefully it won't be long till I know. Thank you for commenting
Sorry this must be so frustrating for you Lau. But great update and information given here. I think this is something we all need as koi keeper's to pay more attention to and learn more about exactly what we are putting in our ponds. Especially people who constantly trickle in. Keep us updated on the new product you are trying out again thanks for the information 👍
Hi, I know you are working away so thank you for watching. It is frustrating. Battling since June really. But at least they came out and doing a full water analysis. I probably will have the results from the lab this week. The thing is, whether it's trickled or whether you do a massive water change due to being pump fed, it's just in my case bad water going in. I can only wait for the results and then I'll know a bit more what I am dealing with.
@@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection Absolutely, stuck in these hotel rooms with not much to do on a night is the best time for me to catch up with you lot 👍 Best of luck with it and I hope you can get it resolved.
@@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection normally just the 4 nights a week most of the time I'm back home Friday afternoon. It's not all bad I'm normally in a different part of the country every week. So I get to see some nice places as well as the bad 🙂.
I hope the pond detox formula helps you Lau, That level of nitrite in the water is shocking! I've never been a big fan of potions in ponds, unless you know what they contain. But Paula really knows her stuff and I would trust the products she sells. I've used the LFH Envirex for a couple of years now, and think it helps with keeping the pond clean. I haven't used the detox formula before, but if it is similar to the envirex you don't need very much and a tub lasts me a year. I think our tap water is one of the biggest reasons people can have very successful simple ponds in some parts of the country. and really struggle in other parts. I know my tap water is absolutely rubbish, but ground water from heavily industrialised mining areas like mine are going to be laced with all manner of toxins. One of the reasons i've ended up with 3 x 36" big blues in a row, and playing around with R.O. Systems. The japanese seem to have very little problem with parasites ect.. and it may be due in part to the exeptionally high water quality they have. Similar to the Netherlands that has water so pure and clean they don't even use chlorine at all.
Hi Dave, thank you for commenting. I need to read a bit more about the Envirex as a lot of people seem to be using it too. I have the funny feeling that RO might be my only solution in the end. Not an expense I was planning for ... I just have to wait and see the results of the water tests. Dreading to see what they come back with. I have been so lucky with no parasites this year but been battling with the water... Since the beginning of the summer. Let's hope I can do something...
Crazy as you no I was doing the same thing a few weeks ago myself getting water test done ect but now useing that restore for 3 weeks I think it’s helping but not 100% yet we can only try these things I can say my koi look a lot happier thou so much be doing something
Hi James, that's it, you have the same problems your end. It's madness. And we pay for that water .. I am glad Restore is helping your pond, I have spoken to Clayton too and will get the big tub of Restore. I could only get the Pond Detox Formula as emergency. Hopefully I will get the results in a couple of days, although I am worried about what I am going to read 🫣 I've had water reports before but never had a proper water test being done. And if we didn't keep fish, we wouldn't know anything about it. Madness.
So sorry to see one of your fish is suffering as a result of poor water quality through no fault of your own as your filtration system for your pond is absolutely spot on .hope the waterboard can come up with a solution, pardon the pun 👍🏾
Hi Dave. I feel sorry for the little hajiro. He is getting better now but removing those scales wasn't nice. He was so bruised. But eating again so I am pleased. The wait is long when you know there is a problem.
Brilliant product I add it to my pond every week. Unfortunately the water out of are taps is not great for are koi. And you can not get out of it by adding some sort of product to help to neutralise all that nasty stuff in are drinking water. And that stuff is a natural product which is better. I will be surprised if it does not help. 👍
Sorry to hear this news Lau 😢. Makes me angry 😠 😡 when companies expect you to put up with a poor service and always have a excuse 😕. Seems to be the way of the world 🌎 at the moment 😠 😡.
I think you just nailed it, they always have an excuse. The most worrying is hearing the lead pipes. And if I didn't keep koi, I wouldn't be doing some water test, so I would never know about all that .
I have said this all along haven't I lau, the tap water is a lot of people's problems the last 2 seasons..killing our filters, & fish.. more& more additives needed to keep good water. Hope the hijaro recovers
Lau, im so sorry to hear this. It’s horrifying to think we pay for a water supply that we trust to be of good quality Nitrite is also toxic to humans and especially kids so the water company has some explaining to do. Such a shame your fish are suffering as You are so meticulous with your husbandry. I hope the water company is diligent in coming back to you and at the very least offer some solutions. Big hugs ❤
Thank you 😊 hope you are well and fish are well your end. It's quite scary and worrying to see (from what I can test only) what's in my water. So looking forward but not looking forward to receiving the full results
hi Lau, hope you get to the bottom of this ill look forward to your update. ive just checked my tap water and I'm getting a reading of 13ppb/ 0.04 mg/l which I know isn't high but still in the water which I wasn't aware of to be honest. I'm going to keep an eye on it as ive had non stop trouble with flashing and no parasites. which after seeing your video its pushed me to look into sending some samples off to have them tested also to see the quantity of metals in the water as ive been thinking about this anyway. I have a trickle in/out so if there's water source issues it could also be my problem as well. Jason
Hi Jason, yes the trickle in can bring this problem. So you have some nitrite too but that's very low. I would worry at this stage. I have put a further video with the results. I think it was 2 videos after that. I know what it is now, definitely source water problem so I have been using the Pond Detox Formula weekly from Paula Reynolds and in conjunction with Restore from Spring Bank Koi and happy to say that after a few weeks, all the flashing has stopped. So I use that weekly now
@Lau Magro - The French KOInection hi Lau thanks for your reply sorry I didn't realise you done an update. There's so many channels I watch I need to sit down and get through all of yours at some point. Oh, that's good to hear that the detox and the restore are helping. So, do you do a physical water change each week and then put the detox and restore in? so it wouldn't be no good if you had a trickle in really, It would still have them inconsistencies as the detox dilutes over the week if you like until the following dose. ? Interesting stuff this detox would be handy for raising fry as I'm always on the edge with nitrite growing them on this could help them aswell. 🤔
The koi are looking great with the exception the hajiro as you mentioned. Hopefully it will fully recover. Unfortunately we are all at the mercy of the water utility/supplier and have to take what they provide. Fingers crossed the tests will provide an answer to your high nitrite problem and that the new product you have added will make a significant difference.
Absolutely Ken. There is nothing I will be able to change at the tap water but once I know what I am dealing with based on the results, then I will have to change things before the water goes in the pond. Pleased to say that the hajiro is heating again. Relief.
Hi lau you never know what the water board are up to and what chemicals they sometimes add without telling anyone Hope all is ok now all the best Mike 👍🏼👍🏼
Hi Mike. Still havent received the results but since using pond detrox, it has lessened the flicking. So that's a good sign. But I can feel the water is not right still.
Wow! I must admit, I've not checked my tap water for nitrite, will do it today. I have checked it for nitrate, and it was virtually 0. Very informative video Lau, well done 👍👍 I hope your damaged koi comes through it ok. 🤞🤞Take care, Terry.
Hi Terry. Strangely enough the nitrate has gone down at the tap water compared to a year ago. The guys said that the chlorine was higher than the acceptable level and due to lead pipe replacement (so we are drinking water coming from lead pipes!) They have flushed the pipes with chloramine. Nitrite was high... How worse can it get 🙄🙄 so I am worried about what the full results will be .
@@Wrighty Rachel and I were talking about maybe having some water filters at least in the kitchen. We'll make a decision once we've received the results.
I have dad a garden pond for 30 years and never had a problem with tap water until this year.so yes I've bean chasseing the dragon to to no avail I'm now going to build a revers osmosis system
Hi, I wouldn't want any compensation, there has been no death or anything, but if anything they need to do something about the water for human consumption at least.
It's a worry that the tap waters like that but I'm not surprised if it does that to our poor fish whatever is it doing to us. After talking to someone in the water industry I've only drunk bottled for the last 18 months 😮
It is really scary really, and you are doing the right thing by drinking bottled water. Looks like since the beginning of the summer, the water quality here has gone down hill. Shocking.
@@simskin1986 absolutely. It looks like a good thing. Anything to help the water and the fish. Thank you for sharing your experience and for watching of course.
Hi I was just wondering what part of Hampshire your in as I also use koi hut as my dealer as it a 2 min drive from me and wanted to see if maybe we have same water supply obviously I'm in Havant thanks Andy.
Hi Andy, I am on the outskirts of Fareham towards Southampton. We are with Southern Water. I think your are with Portsmouth water? So you have the same water as Koi Hut.
Yes. This is only the second time I've tested my tap for nitrite using my hanna meter. The first time was in the spring of 2021 which showed 7 ppb. I've only tested it again recently because my pond was showing 19 ppb whereas my average is about 5 ppb. Decelerated ammonium oxidation due to lower temperature is known to cause increased level of nitrite (in water treatment plants) so this didn't surprise me. It usually lowers over the course of the winter and into spring as the filters get adapted and treatment plants increase bacterial (sludge) resident time (lessens their filter flushing).
Hi Dean, no I havent. I think for now I need to wait for the results of the waterboard then I can go to Syd Mitchell or Andy Finch so they know exactly what I am dealing with. But thank you, good suggestion.
Oh no. Gutted for you on that fish. Hopefully it heals up ok. Going to check my tap water nitrite now. That's really bad. So much crap in our tap water
Haha everybody is going to be checking for nitrite in their water 🤣 I am dreading to find the rest of the metals I can't test. A few more days and I should have the results.
Yeah it's pretty bad. Still waiting for the results. Putting things in place to manage the pond differently but I could see I was getting problems since June.
I'm so gutted for you Lau hope he recovers well and the water board sorts this out
Thank you Carol. He is getting much better. Started to eat again quite well, not pink anymore, swelling has gone down. Relief. Still awaiting for results 🙄
Hi Lau.
I forgot about all the lead pipes in older homes.. Mine is relatively new at 37 years , so no lead pipes..
The lead isn't that great for you either unless you drink bottled water.
Isn't always the way that the most expensive fish is always the one that gets damaged, sick or taken by a Heron...
Never a fish we want to move along.
On a side note... Do love your sink and taps ..
That is interesting stuff you added.
At least you can still feed them... I always love your night shots!!
Hi Chris, thank you ☺️
Our house is just 50 years old. Everybody here in houses have got copper pipes. The lead pipes were the old pipes leading to the road.
@@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection gotcha.. Keep us posted on your fish . Hope all is well
@@stubbsaquatics6080 will do my friend. Hope all is well your end.
It would be unusual for the lead in your water pipes to be causing any problems because the lead pipes get coated over the years. You can get lead test kits. I had a property that I rented out which I found I had lead supply pipes. I use to test them every six months and they never proved to be a problem.
That's really good to hear. They explained that all the lead pipes are being replaced in England but they do flush the pipes with chloramine after that. It's not an easy thing to deal with all of a sudden. I guess I have to wait for the full results to know exactly what I am dealing with. For them to come out indicates to me that there is effectively a big problem. Hopefully it won't be long till I know. Thank you for commenting
Sorry this must be so frustrating for you Lau. But great update and information given here. I think this is something we all need as koi keeper's to pay more attention to and learn more about exactly what we are putting in our ponds. Especially people who constantly trickle in. Keep us updated on the new product you are trying out again thanks for the information 👍
Hi, I know you are working away so thank you for watching.
It is frustrating. Battling since June really. But at least they came out and doing a full water analysis. I probably will have the results from the lab this week.
The thing is, whether it's trickled or whether you do a massive water change due to being pump fed, it's just in my case bad water going in. I can only wait for the results and then I'll know a bit more what I am dealing with.
@@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection Absolutely, stuck in these hotel rooms with not much to do on a night is the best time for me to catch up with you lot 👍
Best of luck with it and I hope you can get it resolved.
@@irishgeordieskoi oh, not fun then. You're away all week?
@@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection normally just the 4 nights a week most of the time I'm back home Friday afternoon. It's not all bad I'm normally in a different part of the country every week. So I get to see some nice places as well as the bad 🙂.
@@irishgeordieskoi ah ok. Have a good week.
I hope the pond detox formula helps you Lau,
That level of nitrite in the water is shocking!
I've never been a big fan of potions in ponds, unless you know what they contain.
But Paula really knows her stuff and I would trust the products she sells.
I've used the LFH Envirex for a couple of years now, and think it helps with keeping the pond clean.
I haven't used the detox formula before, but if it is similar to the envirex you don't need very much and a tub lasts me a year.
I think our tap water is one of the biggest reasons people can have very successful simple ponds in some parts of the country.
and really struggle in other parts.
I know my tap water is absolutely rubbish, but ground water from heavily industrialised mining areas like mine are going to be laced with all manner of toxins.
One of the reasons i've ended up with 3 x 36" big blues in a row, and playing around with R.O. Systems.
The japanese seem to have very little problem with parasites ect.. and it may be due in part to the exeptionally high water quality they have.
Similar to the Netherlands that has water so pure and clean they don't even use chlorine at all.
Hi Dave, thank you for commenting. I need to read a bit more about the Envirex as a lot of people seem to be using it too. I have the funny feeling that RO might be my only solution in the end. Not an expense I was planning for ... I just have to wait and see the results of the water tests. Dreading to see what they come back with. I have been so lucky with no parasites this year but been battling with the water... Since the beginning of the summer. Let's hope I can do something...
Crazy as you no I was doing the same thing a few weeks ago myself getting water test done ect but now useing that restore for 3 weeks I think it’s helping but not 100% yet we can only try these things I can say my koi look a lot happier thou so much be doing something
Hi James, that's it, you have the same problems your end. It's madness. And we pay for that water .. I am glad Restore is helping your pond, I have spoken to Clayton too and will get the big tub of Restore. I could only get the Pond Detox Formula as emergency. Hopefully I will get the results in a couple of days, although I am worried about what I am going to read 🫣 I've had water reports before but never had a proper water test being done. And if we didn't keep fish, we wouldn't know anything about it. Madness.
So sorry to see one of your fish is suffering as a result of poor water quality through no fault of your own as your filtration system for your pond is absolutely spot on .hope the waterboard can come up with a solution, pardon the pun 👍🏾
Hi Dave. I feel sorry for the little hajiro. He is getting better now but removing those scales wasn't nice. He was so bruised. But eating again so I am pleased. The wait is long when you know there is a problem.
I’m absolutely gobsmacked with your tap water results 😮 this is a real eye opener 🙈
I know... quite shocking, bearing in mind that this is only what I can 'measure', so I am worried about the full water test and what will come back.
@@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection it’s not acceptable. I would stick to drinking bottled water until you find out more. Gonna test mine when I’m home 👍
@@ADS-KOI yeah we have started doing that. The crazy thing here is that if I didn't keep fish, I wouldn't be testing my water ..
Brilliant product I add it to my pond every week. Unfortunately the water out of are taps is not great for are koi. And you can not get out of it by adding some sort of product to help to neutralise all that nasty stuff in are drinking water. And that stuff is a natural product which is better. I will be surprised if it does not help. 👍
Thank you Andrew for sharing your experience. So you also add it to your pond directly or in your filters?
Sorry to hear this news Lau 😢. Makes me angry 😠 😡 when companies expect you to put up with a poor service and always have a excuse 😕. Seems to be the way of the world 🌎 at the moment 😠 😡.
I think you just nailed it, they always have an excuse. The most worrying is hearing the lead pipes. And if I didn't keep koi, I wouldn't be doing some water test, so I would never know about all that .
Aww sorry to hear this. Very distressing for you. Hope it get sorted.
Hopefully once I get the results, I'll know a bit more what I need to tackle. Quite worrying that we are drinking this water.
I have said this all along haven't I lau, the tap water is a lot of people's problems the last 2 seasons..killing our filters, & fish.. more& more additives needed to keep good water. Hope the hijaro recovers
Absolutely, you and I have had so many conversations about this. All summer I seem to have suffered with one thing and another due to the tap water. 🙄
Lau, im so sorry to hear this. It’s horrifying to think we pay for a water supply that we trust to be of good quality Nitrite is also toxic to humans and especially kids so the water company has some explaining to do.
Such a shame your fish are suffering as You are so meticulous with your husbandry.
I hope the water company is diligent in coming back to you and at the very least offer some solutions.
Big hugs ❤
Thank you 😊 hope you are well and fish are well your end. It's quite scary and worrying to see (from what I can test only) what's in my water. So looking forward but not looking forward to receiving the full results
hi Lau, hope you get to the bottom of this ill look forward to your update. ive just checked my tap water and I'm getting a reading of 13ppb/ 0.04 mg/l which I know isn't high but still in the water which I wasn't aware of to be honest. I'm going to keep an eye on it as ive had non stop trouble with flashing and no parasites. which after seeing your video its pushed me to look into sending some samples off to have them tested also to see the quantity of metals in the water as ive been thinking about this anyway. I have a trickle in/out so if there's water source issues it could also be my problem as well. Jason
Hi Jason, yes the trickle in can bring this problem. So you have some nitrite too but that's very low. I would worry at this stage. I have put a further video with the results. I think it was 2 videos after that. I know what it is now, definitely source water problem so I have been using the Pond Detox Formula weekly from Paula Reynolds and in conjunction with Restore from Spring Bank Koi and happy to say that after a few weeks, all the flashing has stopped. So I use that weekly now
@Lau Magro - The French KOInection
hi Lau thanks for your reply sorry I didn't realise you done an update. There's so many channels I watch I need to sit down and get through all of yours at some point. Oh, that's good to hear that the detox and the restore are helping. So, do you do a physical water change each week and then put the detox and restore in? so it wouldn't be no good if you had a trickle in really, It would still have them inconsistencies as the detox dilutes over the week if you like until the following dose. ? Interesting stuff this detox would be handy for raising fry as I'm always on the edge with nitrite growing them on this could help them aswell. 🤔
Lots of interesting stuff Lau, many of which we need to check on our own ponds. Thanks. Stay safe.
Thanks you Steve. Awaiting results which hopefully will come soon so I know what I am dealing with.
The koi are looking great with the exception the hajiro as you mentioned. Hopefully it will fully recover. Unfortunately we are all at the mercy of the water utility/supplier and have to take what they provide. Fingers crossed the tests will provide an answer to your high nitrite problem and that the new product you have added will make a significant difference.
Absolutely Ken. There is nothing I will be able to change at the tap water but once I know what I am dealing with based on the results, then I will have to change things before the water goes in the pond. Pleased to say that the hajiro is heating again. Relief.
Hi lau you never know what the water board are up to and what chemicals they sometimes add without telling anyone
Hope all is ok now all the best Mike 👍🏼👍🏼
Hi Mike. Still havent received the results but since using pond detrox, it has lessened the flicking. So that's a good sign. But I can feel the water is not right still.
Hope you get it sorted, after all your consuming it as well as are the rest of your animals . Best wishes and kind regards 👍👍👍
Hi, that's exactly that, we re drinking the tap water coming out from lead pipes with all sorts in it. Quite scary.
Absolutely shocking really, cheers lau 👍
I know, it's crazy Richard. Just have to wait now for the results
Wow! I must admit, I've not checked my tap water for nitrite, will do it today. I have checked it for nitrate, and it was virtually 0. Very informative video Lau, well done 👍👍 I hope your damaged koi comes through it ok. 🤞🤞Take care, Terry.
Hi Terry. Strangely enough the nitrate has gone down at the tap water compared to a year ago. The guys said that the chlorine was higher than the acceptable level and due to lead pipe replacement (so we are drinking water coming from lead pipes!) They have flushed the pipes with chloramine. Nitrite was high... How worse can it get 🙄🙄 so I am worried about what the full results will be .
Must admit Lau, it is a bit worrying mate 😧😧 I really hope they get it sorted soon for you 🤞🤞I'm going to go and check my water now, take care, Terry
@@Wrighty the mad thing about it all Terry is that if I didn't keep koi, I wouldn't be testing water ..
That's right Lau, we use a water filter, but I wonder how many are just drinking it 🤔🤔🤨Terry.
@@Wrighty Rachel and I were talking about maybe having some water filters at least in the kitchen. We'll make a decision once we've received the results.
I have dad a garden pond for 30 years and never had a problem with tap water until this year.so yes I've bean chasseing the dragon to to no avail I'm now going to build a revers osmosis system
@chrisjames8977 in certain cases, RO is the way to go.
Sorry to see your having water issues, I hope the water board compensate accordingly. 😎👍🏻
Hi, I wouldn't want any compensation, there has been no death or anything, but if anything they need to do something about the water for human consumption at least.
It's a worry that the tap waters like that but I'm not surprised if it does that to our poor fish whatever is it doing to us. After talking to someone in the water industry I've only drunk bottled for the last 18 months 😮
It is really scary really, and you are doing the right thing by drinking bottled water. Looks like since the beginning of the summer, the water quality here has gone down hill. Shocking.
Good stuff the detox I use it regularly when I do a nexus clean , I also use Envirex aswell which is really good , gives your water a nice
Polish 😊
Ah, good to hear from someone who uses it already. Have you had problem with your tap water too or do you use it just as a precaution thing?
@@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection just as precaution it’s a safe
Product to use and I’ll keep using it
@@simskin1986 absolutely. It looks like a good thing. Anything to help the water and the fish.
Thank you for sharing your experience and for watching of course.
Hi I was just wondering what part of Hampshire your in as I also use koi hut as my dealer as it a 2 min drive from me and wanted to see if maybe we have same water supply obviously I'm in Havant thanks Andy.
Hi Andy, I am on the outskirts of Fareham towards Southampton. We are with Southern Water. I think your are with Portsmouth water? So you have the same water as Koi Hut.
@@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection ok thank you ill have a word with Gary. Thank you for your reply.
Wish you could help me set up my filter 😢
Hi Chris. What are you trying to install? Pump fed or gravity?
I'm surprised to find my nitrite level in my tap water to be relatively high at 17 ppb. It's maybe due to the transition into our colder climate.
Hi Sid, so you have nitrite too in your water where you are?
It's a mixture of everything here since COVID. Never had those water issues before COVID.
Yes. This is only the second time I've tested my tap for nitrite using my hanna meter. The first time was in the spring of 2021 which showed 7 ppb. I've only tested it again recently because my pond was showing 19 ppb whereas my average is about 5 ppb. Decelerated ammonium oxidation due to lower temperature is known to cause increased level of nitrite (in water treatment plants) so this didn't surprise me. It usually lowers over the course of the winter and into spring as the filters get adapted and treatment plants increase bacterial (sludge) resident time (lessens their filter flushing).
@@KoiRun50 I see. Some interesting info there. 19 is not.too bad but still a reading you don't expect/want from your tap water.
Have you spoken to Andy Finch
Hi Dean, no I havent. I think for now I need to wait for the results of the waterboard then I can go to Syd Mitchell or Andy Finch so they know exactly what I am dealing with. But thank you, good suggestion.
Oh no. Gutted for you on that fish. Hopefully it heals up ok. Going to check my tap water nitrite now. That's really bad. So much crap in our tap water
Haha everybody is going to be checking for nitrite in their water 🤣 I am dreading to find the rest of the metals I can't test. A few more days and I should have the results.
@@LauMagroTheFrenchKOInection in some ways it might be best not to know. Keep us updated
@@dannycurrie1 that's the thing. On the general report it was great. But will see what the proper water samples come back with.
thats unreal, ill be checking mine
Yeah it's pretty bad. Still waiting for the results. Putting things in place to manage the pond differently but I could see I was getting problems since June.