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25-03-2024, 09:54 PM
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One month later. Water around 11 degree Celsius....
One month later. Water around 11 degree Celsius. Almost 3 weeks ago I have started some feedings - 2 times per day. Not much but some.
NITRATE - same, around 12 ppm at the max
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27-02-2024, 07:39 PM
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Water temp. currently 10 degree Celsius and...
Water temp. currently 10 degree Celsius and rising. Still no feeding. What is running now is a drum, baskets and UV (2hrs daily, water started to turn green lately).
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11-02-2024, 10:07 PM
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I have removed all the moving bead today. Trickle...
I have removed all the moving bead today. Trickle filter and bakki shower are also totally off. Water temperature is about 7 degree Celsius and rising. So this will be my final test of running sole...
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28-11-2023, 07:44 PM
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Yes, through some kind of pipe reduction that is...
Yes, through some kind of pipe reduction that is used to fit spray nozzle and make angle adjustments there. Now I can see that the connection size is 1/4", so about 6mm hole with some thread inside...
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25-11-2023, 05:46 PM
Thread: Also RDFs require periodical maintenance
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My personal attempt to improve the flushing...
My personal attempt to improve the flushing system in a drum filter - https://www.koiforum.uk/water-treatment-protein-skimmers-filtration/32481-drum-filter-improving-flushing-system-flush.html
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25-11-2023, 05:40 PM
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Drum filter - improving flushing system / flush tray (DVS PP100N)
In my pond system I have DVS PP100N drum filter - 100m3/h. But its flush tray is a big misunderstanding. In summer I have to clean it manually every week - which is vert annoying. It clogs easily...
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06-10-2023, 05:21 PM
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Last photo (6) shows max flow, which is now....
Last photo (6) shows max flow, which is now. After failure with low and a little bit more flow I have decided to test it that way now.
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02-10-2023, 07:56 PM
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Trickle tower (Manky Sanke design) - my experience
As promised I want to post here some of my experiences regarding trickle towers. Initial design is made by Manky Sanke. I just add some few more features.
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02-10-2023, 10:14 AM
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I thought it was 5 weeks, but this Thursday it...
I thought it was 5 weeks, but this Thursday it will be 7 full weeks after putting the baskets. With no change at all in NITRATE levels. So plenty of time to start happening at least something...
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01-10-2023, 08:18 PM
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Anoxic filtration - 50 baskets - my experience
Hi everyone,
I want to share my experience with anoxic filter. 50 baskets total. All submerged in the BIO CHAMBER. I did them because I have constantly high NITRATES (60 - 80 ppm). Fish stock at... -
11-05-2022, 08:02 PM
Thread: DIY trickle tower filter
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Any update on this?
Any update on this?
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16-11-2021, 07:15 PM
Thread: Trickle filter in winter?
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Can you share some pics of your trickle filter?...
Can you share some pics of your trickle filter? Tks.
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11-06-2021, 08:44 AM
Thread: New KOIPOND 90 m3
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I found out that I made AMMONIA test incorrect....
I found out that I made AMMONIA test incorrect. Proper value is 0.07 ppm. I forgot to add 3 drops of reagent during test ;)
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10-06-2021, 12:48 PM
Thread: New KOIPOND 90 m3
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Hi all! It has been some time from the last...
Hi all!
It has been some time from the last post, so here is the update.
Early spring I had to remove all those air lifts. It turned out that they are killing air pumps way too fast. I sent one... -
24-10-2020, 07:40 PM
Thread: New KOIPOND 90 m3
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Andy, it is too loud for me. I have one in my...
Andy, it is too loud for me. I have one in my bike shop, even the quieter version on v-belts - still very loud. Second thing - I do not believe it is meant for non-stop usage like the air pumps are.
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24-10-2020, 07:24 PM
Thread: New KOIPOND 90 m3
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Directly from the end of the airline pipe - 1.5...
Directly from the end of the airline pipe - 1.5 mm holes (if I remember corectly), 4 rows, spacing 1 cm.
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24-10-2020, 06:21 PM
Thread: New KOIPOND 90 m3
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24-10-2020, 05:58 PM
Thread: New KOIPOND 90 m3
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Small update. The good things: - finished...
Small update.
The good things:
- finished area next to the filter house and almost all other parts of the garden
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03-08-2020, 12:15 PM
Thread: New KOIPOND 90 m3
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Depth is about 2.3m at the very center, 1.9 by...
Depth is about 2.3m at the very center, 1.9 by the walls.
I have not done any tests yet - to little time - but will do shortly.
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01-08-2020, 08:33 AM
Thread: New KOIPOND 90 m3
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For airlifts I use JEBAO PA-60. It is about 45...
For airlifts I use JEBAO PA-60. It is about 45 l/m of air in 2m depth. Power consumption is about 25-30 watts.
I tried also SECOH JDK-30 - as reccomended on other forum - and SECOH JDK-40. But... -
31-07-2020, 05:07 PM
Thread: New KOIPOND 90 m3
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31-07-2020, 05:04 PM
Thread: New KOIPOND 90 m3
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Big update! Finaly almost everything is ready....
Big update!
Finaly almost everything is ready.
Water is crystall clear. Fish are happy.
6x airlifts are transferring about 100 m3/h - all measured. Power consmuption is about 150-180 watts... -
26-05-2020, 09:04 PM
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Maybe smth. like this?
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26-04-2020, 07:48 PM
Thread: New KOIPOND 90 m3
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Bio chamber after GRP made by pro team (25 yrs of...
Bio chamber after GRP made by pro team (25 yrs of experience in this regard) - BTW I am very happy with the final result, it could not be better ;)
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20-04-2020, 10:29 PM
Thread: Diy fibreglassing
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About bonding epoxy resin to all PVC (BD, inlets)...
About bonding epoxy resin to all PVC (BD, inlets) I have found helpfull art of different methods - https://www.epoxyworks.com/index.php/bonding-pvc-plastic-with-epoxy/
Might be also true to...
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Wildlife pond plants
This has been my go-to for pond plants since 2021. Never had a problem with them. ...