Steve's Koi

10/05/2026

06/05/2026

# # # 🚨 Is Your Koi Pond Water SAFE? 🐟

Most pond owners don’t realise there’s a problem…
until their koi start getting sick 😬

The biggest hidden dangers?
🔴 **Unstable pH**
🔴 **Low KH (no buffering capacity)**

These can cause sudden **pH crashes**, leading to stress, disease, and even fish loss.

💡 The truth is:
Even a pond that *looks* clean can have dangerous water chemistry.

# # # ✅ Here’s How We Help:

✔ Full **water testing (pH, KH & more)**
✔ Immediate correction of unsafe levels
✔ Long-term **water stability solutions**
✔ Professional maintenance to keep your koi thriving

🔥 **Don’t wait until it’s too late.**
A quick test today can save you thousands in lost fish.

📩 **Message us now** to book your pond check
📞 Or contact *Steves Koi* for expert maintenance services

🐠 **Healthy Water. Healthy Koi. Peace of Mind.**

04/05/2026

Some stunning fish

04/05/2026

****JOHANNESBURG WEATHER WARNING****

This week the temperatures are set to drop fast. From tomorrow much cooler weather is expected and it is important to monitor your pond temperatures and adjust your feeding accordingly.

30/04/2026

As the seasons start to really change, the effects of incoming cold fronts is starting to be felt in the air and in your ponds water temperature.

When caring for a pond during the winter, it's essential to follow specific protocols to ensure the health and safety of the aquatic life within. Monitoring the water temperature is crucial, as it affects the metabolic rate of fish. As temperatures drop, particularly below 10 degrees Celsius, the fish's digestive system slows down significantly. Consequently, it's advisable to cut down on feeding during these colder months. Overfeeding can lead to uneaten food decomposing in the water, which can harm water quality and increase stress on the fish. Ensuring proper aeration and keeping an eye on ice formation are also important, as they maintain oxygen levels and allow harmful gases to escape, thus fostering a healthy environment for your pond's inhabitants during the winter season.

A good tip is to also change from your regular koi food to a wheatgerm based food. Wheatgerm is easier for koi to digest in cooler conditions.

If you need any guidance or help in getting the best food for your aquatic friends please reach out to us either via facebook or whatsapp.

28/04/2026

Crisp Autumn morning maintenance in JHB South.
Pond with a view

27/04/2026

Drum filters

27/04/2026

It has been a long day.
We chased the sunrise to Phalaborhwa and now we chasing the sunset back to JHB.
All in a days work
And yes even on Public Holidays

24/04/2026

"Looks like a nuclear device"
The client says. But it is very cool to see it at night with the uv lights on

21/08/2017

Mike Harvey receiving the ZNA Certified Judge plaque from Yuzuru Konishi san - ZNA Director and Chief Judge at the SA National Show.