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Accidental Koi Keeper

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I always admired Koi couples swimming in a small pond at my workplace, but I never Imagined, I will nurture its offspring like my own !!!   Koi fish or Nishikigoi is Japanese breed, fresh water Amur Carp, which is basically kept in outdoor ponds for decorative purposes. In Japanese culture Koi fish Signifies good fortune, good luck and spiritual benefits (ktar.com). There are over 20 different types of Koi of different colours and patterns.   Content : How to maintain the pond habitat suitable for Koi fish. When, where and how to look for eggs. Taking care of the eggs. Preparing for a fry tank. How to maintain fry. Food for fry. Fingerling Maintenance. Pond cleaning and Maintenance: Pond should be cleaned twice in a weak or just once if you are keeping a daily check like removing dead leaves, extra waste, debris, dead insects, etc. At least remove 20-30%of water weekly and add fresh water. Keep your pond well aerated. Check for water temperature and pH of water. For Koi Pond o...

Naturalist eyes (Part 2)

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Have you ever felt that adrenaline rush in your blood when you face that moment which you have been dreaming of????? It was an unforgettable memory for me, and I can say that images may get faint but not those memories. Even though I have never seen a tiger in the wild but have heard all kinds of stories. In my mind I was excited to see it on the next level but at the same time I was scared too. I had lots of questions in my mind, like what I’ll do if I see a Tiger like real one, what if it attacks, what if I’ll get afraid and want to go back, what will be my reaction, what will be my feeling, so many what if’s were running in my mind, and for which I need to face that situation so I can answer myself. At that point I didn’t want to hear anybody else’s experience…I wanted to experience it and answer it myself. All those questions feel childish now, but at that time that mixed feeling of happiness and being scared at the same time was different. I still remember it was 14th of October ...