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Wayne Coetzee
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 | | Subject: How do I Achieve good water quality? Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:24 am | |
| Hi All, How do I achieve good water quality. Has it got to do with your filteration? Any advice would be appreciated.  |
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| | Subject: Re: How do I Achieve good water quality? Fri Oct 24, 2008 9:58 am | |
| I would say in this order:
1. Effectiveness of filters;
2. Correct size of filtration in relation to your pond volume and stock density;
3. Regular cleaning of filters and pond;
3. Enough oxygen;
4. Quality and quantity of food;
5. Quality and quantity of water additions; |
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Wayne Coetzee
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| | Subject: Re: How do I Achieve good water quality? Fri Oct 24, 2008 11:12 am | |
| Hi Paul, Thanks for that.  I would say I have got 4 out of the 5 . I think the problem is insufficient filter size. I have moved the UV light before the biofilter as discussed.I backwash once a week and do water change at the same time aswell. When you say clean the pond what are you refering to? |
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| | Subject: Re: How do I Achieve good water quality? Fri Oct 24, 2008 11:20 am | |
| - Wayne Coetzee wrote:
- When you say clean the pond what are you refering to?
Removing sludge and leaves accumulating at the bottom should your bottom drains not operate well enough or are insufficient and cleaning of the surface should you have no skimmer or it does not work well enough. |
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Wayne Coetzee
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| | Subject: Re: How do I Achieve good water quality? Fri Oct 24, 2008 12:13 pm | |
| Hi Paul, I Have got a skimmer And the bottom drain is clean and clear of debris.  It boils down to the filter size. I will be installing that 100 litre drum as a free flow Thanks once again. |
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| | Subject: Re: How do I Achieve good water quality? Fri Oct 24, 2008 12:47 pm | |
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Chris Neaves
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| | Subject: Re: How do I Achieve good water quality? Sat Oct 25, 2008 6:18 am | |
| Hi Wayne,
There are only three things in property - position, position, position.
In pond keeping there are three things - flow rates, flow rates, flow rates.
Regards,
Chris |
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Wayne Coetzee
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| | Subject: Re: How do I Achieve good water quality? Mon Oct 27, 2008 8:12 am | |
| Thanks for the replies Paul, Chris I see there is a bit of pressure but iIam sure it Will be okay .  Looking forward to the safari this sunday. I have only been keeping Koi serious since I Built my pond this year Mach.I've been in tha Cape Only A year.  |
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