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Ross
29-04-2006, 12:55 PM
i am very interested in the nexus eazy pod filters but im not sure if they will do my pond
it is 9000l and i have a 55w uv and a 65l/min air pump
at the moment i am running a kockney koi kf5000v and a fishmate trickle filter with the 25w uv
built in i dont have any water quality problems but they always need cleaning every couple of days i have about 16 koi and 4 goldfish
would the nexus eazy pod be better

sankelady
29-04-2006, 01:09 PM
hi discusdan
i think you will find the eazy pod a bit small for you pond.although it say,s on the box for ponds upto 2200 gallons its more to do with stocking levels and feed rates max feed 100-120gms per day and thats not high protien food,obviously get more opinions before purchasing cheers Richard.

Ross
29-04-2006, 01:15 PM
ok thankyou

Ross
29-04-2006, 01:16 PM
i will add some kaldness bio chip aswell if it can take more media
i can buy it per litre

Ross
29-04-2006, 01:47 PM
i only feed about 20g of food per day

Ross
29-04-2006, 01:59 PM
in summer i feed hikari growth and hikari colur they are quite high protein
but i only feed about 20g a day

Rob
29-04-2006, 10:57 PM
Hi mate I would say go for the biggest filter you can afford. You can never over filter your water, but all so easily under do it. I am rebuilding my pond at the moment I have a block built filter system and when complete will be 35% of the volume of water so should be able to handle just about anything I throw at it.
Think Big!
Justin

bonio
30-04-2006, 07:12 AM
Hi,

I wouldn't be swapping your multibay for an Eazy Pod - they are great for doing the job they are designed for, but I feel you would gain more from having a multibay suited to your pond.

The Kockney Koi filter you have is only designed for 5000 litres - you are underfiltered. Instead of buying an Eazy Pod which wont make your situation much better, why not add a fluid bed filter? The filtration capacity of such a small unit is immense.

If you are struggling with your filter to reduce ammonia and nitrites, replace some media with quality stuff.

Chris

Rob
30-04-2006, 08:57 AM
Wise words from Kitsu. Every pond In my mind should have fluidized k1 and jap matting. The results have been proven time and time again. I also think If you are struggleing to get amonia and nitrite levels under control a Fluid bed filter would help you out and easy to fit and maintain.
Justin

Ross
30-04-2006, 09:40 AM
hi i dont have any ammonia or nitrite problems i have changed the media in the 4 bay
to bioballs and and anothor bay of flocor