would like to raise a topic for discussion here.

I have been researching something and would like some opinions.

What are your opinions on The Anoxic Filtration system?

And could we all please stay calm and try and give logical and factual based idea's and opinions.

Note : I am researching and have no opinion on this topic as yet.

http://www.essexsection.co.uk/html/anoxic_filtration.html

Thanks

[b] : been doing major surfing on anoxic filtration .lets face facts,this filtration methods been used in black water filtration since the 1920s with great results .I have been trying different baskets. have a big problem with finding laterite locally,otherwise id have it up and running long time ago,Kevin Novacs the bom

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Chris

Please explain how this filtration works, what do you do?

Anoxic filtration is the answer for people with limited cash supply,but also for all koi keepers in general,thats if u can think "out of the box",less hassle and easier management of your pond ,with a more consistent environment,you get healthier and happier koi
thanxs for that source Chris ,hope its the right type.
Wayne here s the link to check out .
http://www.essexsection.co.uk/html/anoxic_filtration.htm
read it a few times,thanks guys

Have you come right now wayneb?

there is alot of theory but putting it into practical use is pretty easy.

1 or two more informative links for u Wayne
http://www.gardenpondforum.com/filter-set-up-t4017.html
another interesting read
http://www.koiphen.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1589442&postcount=13
Chris thanx for that laterite source they have 25kg bags at R22 a bag pretty cheap ,hope its the right stuff

chris, or anyone else do you know of a source in Johannesburg?

I just used the P 'n P kitty litter without the laterite as i could not find any.

work well any way.

i found this source on a aquarium site
Animal Kingdom in the Hilfox Center in Johannesburg.
I used a broken terracotta pot ,broke it lots more ,and added a little red clay soil from my garden works great ,after a month moved some lilies no bad smells at all.and great growth,definitely cleaned up my water quality alot.and that was just adding it to my small pond

Hi there all I am looking at the cheapest maintanace free (low ) and best looking filter system as I posted before I would like to build my dad a pond when I get home have been looking at this has anyone on the forum done this and are you happy also Is there anyone or a sight were there is a pond build with pics and drawings on how to do this I have tried to read Dr Novacs cd but I am a diver not a doctor

thanks have a great day Shawn

Hi, this anoxic filtration has been mentioned a couple of times now and i have now asked a total of 4 times for someone to explain it.

Can someone please explain it. This is not a trick question. This is not a trap!

I honestly want to understand the concept behind it.

What i have gathered so far is that one needs pots with grid and plants in it spaced out in a filter bay.

Explain the water flow.
Explain the filter bay setup.
How does this clean the water?
What is the grid for?
What is the plants for?
Is it a mechanical or biological filter?
How does one clean it?
How often does one clean it?

Here is another link where it was mentioned. http://koionline.forumotion.com/posts-on-pond-building-f17/pond-expansion-filter-help-t1424-15.htm

Wayne

Hi, Ed, only saw this now.

I totally believe in this system and belive that if the principre followed and the setup is done correctly then it will serve you well.

Also, looking at the way our energy costs are going to soar then this is definately the way to go.

But then you know i am fully converted.

wayne, sorry i have not maile/pm'd you yet. I need to try and figure out how to explain it simply.

i can explain the setup to you simply, but the hows and why's are a little technical.

i will get back i promise, iam planning to build a model and photographing the stages as a means of descibing how to do it.

I think the biggest stumbling block to this is how easy it is to put the so practice.

Hi Gents,

I am with Wayne on this one,

can someone supply a simple explanation of this filtration system... pretty please