Welcome to Koi Forum. Is this your first visit? Register

Search:

Type: Posts; User: Keveke

Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 0.00 seconds.

  1. Thread: Bumped scale

    by Keveke
    Replies
    4
    Views
    1,064

    As a further update I've removed the affected...

    As a further update I've removed the affected scales and treated the skin and he came too very easily. Probably the messiest job you've seen but it should hopefully...
  2. Replies
    11
    Views
    1,451

    And for the pipes connecting the barrels for the...

    And for the pipes connecting the barrels for the filter, the water will flow only through gravity and thus require larger diameter than when pressurised by a pump. For this reason 4inch pipes are...
  3. Replies
    11
    Views
    1,451

    I would recommend increasing the turnover rate to...

    I would recommend increasing the turnover rate to be closer to once per hour after factoring loss due to head-pressure and with adequate mechanical and biological filtration. The sandfilter is...
  4. Thread: Bumped scale

    by Keveke
    Replies
    4
    Views
    1,064

    As an update the fish is still active and feeding...

    As an update the fish is still active and feeding well but the scales do not look better yes and some inflammation is still visible. Water parameters are fine and a mucous scrape turned out clear (as...
  5. Replies
    11
    Views
    1,451

    For clarity this is typically referred to as a...

    For clarity this is typically referred to as a barrel filter as a drum filter is something else entirely. I would say that the maximum flowrate is determined mostly by the diameter of the pipe...
  6. Thread: Bumped scale

    by Keveke
    Replies
    4
    Views
    1,064

    Bumped scale

    Hi! I have a koi that seem to have 3 damaged scales, all on one side (pictures). He is active and feeding well. Do you guys think that any action need to be taken or let it heal naturally while...
  7. Thread: Oldest koi

    by Keveke
    Replies
    40
    Views
    4,841

    Mine is currently 12 years and is the first one I...

    Mine is currently 12 years and is the first one I ever got :) I would think the lifespan also depend on whether you heat in winter as I think the aging slows down with the metabolism to some extent
    ...
  8. Replies
    27
    Views
    2,067

    If you go with a bead filter I would recommend to...

    If you go with a bead filter I would recommend to fill it with beads instead, k1 gives better bio but worse fines removal.

    Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk
  9. Replies
    7
    Views
    1,856

    Shouldn't 0.5% be 0.5g in 1 dl? To get a more...

    Shouldn't 0.5% be 0.5g in 1 dl? To get a more accurate calibration I would recommend using a scale with at least 2 decimals or making up a larger volume

    Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk
  10. Replies
    5
    Views
    1,312

    I think koi also adjust the air in their...

    I think koi also adjust the air in their swimbladder by gulping air which would require access to the surface.

    Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk
  11. Replies
    8
    Views
    1,839

    There is a saying that we don't keep fish, we...

    There is a saying that we don't keep fish, we keep water. The fact is that water quality is probably the largest influence on the health of the koi making the filtration very important. Plus without...
  12. Replies
    10
    Views
    1,740

    I would also add that ammonia poisoning is more...

    I would also add that ammonia poisoning is more likely due to low dilution volume so check for ammonia and nitrate spikes shortly after feeding. Also if the power goes out koi in an overstocked pond...
  13. For sieves to be able to be effectively gravity...

    For sieves to be able to be effectively gravity fed they need to have a floating part so that the weir height can adjust to get the same flowrate as the pump. Some sieves don't have that and can't...
  14. Replies
    8
    Views
    1,151

    22ppm is an acceptable level of nitrate as it is...

    22ppm is an acceptable level of nitrate as it is not as toxic to the fish, or did you mean nitrite?

    Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk
  15. Replies
    3
    Views
    589

    I personally haven't had any problems except for...

    I personally haven't had any problems except for a goldfish developing fungal growth over the winter several years ago, so just keep an eye on them.

    Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk
  16. Replies
    6
    Views
    885

    I use aquafortes fix & seal as it's most...

    I use aquafortes fix & seal as it's most available to me in Sweden and it has also worked great

    Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk
  17. Replies
    8
    Views
    2,921

    I would say the best way is to run both at pond...

    I would say the best way is to run both at pond level with two pumps as shown or run it on one pump with the easypod raised

    Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk
  18. Replies
    8
    Views
    2,921

    If you decide to do it like that the level of the...

    If you decide to do it like that the level of the easypod would need to be far below the pond water level and line up with the level of the collection chamber of the sieve (hard) as to not let the...
  19. Replies
    8
    Views
    2,921

    Is it not possible to run the sieve gravity fed...

    Is it not possible to run the sieve gravity fed with a pump pumping to the eazypod which is raised so outlet is higher than water level and so have a gravity return?

    Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003...
  20. Replies
    3
    Views
    524

    I second what Andy is saying! I have a waterfall...

    I second what Andy is saying! I have a waterfall return which seems to be more than enough. I have a spare airpump which I only add when needed; mostly when adding blanket answer during really warm...
  21. Thread: Floating algae

    by Keveke
    Replies
    39
    Views
    2,896

    What's the water intake points; are you pumping...

    What's the water intake points; are you pumping from a bottom drain or skimmer etc, and what turnover rate do you have (time for pump to pump the volume of the pond).

    Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003...
  22. I don't have a drum filter myself so can't say...

    I don't have a drum filter myself so can't say exactly, but I think it would depend on messy size and amount of solids in the water. I also heard that it starts cleaning more often over time as a...
  23. You would need more water without the drum, when...

    You would need more water without the drum, when the drum is washing the waste has way higher concentration of dirt than the normal pond water so without the filter the trickle rate would need to be...
  24. Replies
    21
    Views
    3,443

    Perhaps a smallish bead filter before the shower...

    Perhaps a smallish bead filter before the shower would work

    Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk
  25. Thread: return pump

    by Keveke
    Replies
    12
    Views
    1,054

    I agree with Andi. Instead of a T peace a Y would...

    I agree with Andi. Instead of a T peace a Y would probably be better as it reduces the flow less.


    Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using Tapatalk
Results 1 to 25 of 87
Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 11:12 AM. Online Koi Mag Forum
Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.2.3
Copyright © 2024 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.

vBulletin Improved By vBFoster® (Lite Version), © UltimateScheme, Ltd.