Posted on behalf of Budgie:
Hi There
My name is Budgie Burgess and live in Protea Heights Brackenfell, I have rejuvenated my pond (was a splash pool for 2 years) it is around 5000l. I have bought 2 bags of pool sand but only put 1 bag in the pool filter, from the pool filter I have another pool filter which I have converted to a Bio filter, inside I have a folded up shade cloth along with an old tube brush cleaner around 2 m long coiled up inside and finally a whole lot of plastic hair curlers. After the Bio Filter I have a UV light 280mm tube.
What I need to know is:
o How many bags of pool sand do I put in the pool filter.
o How many bags of salt is needed for the water.
o What chemicals do I need to purchase for water treatment.
o How many Koi is justifiable for this size pond.
o Finally what maintenance chemicals is needed.
I will really appreciate any advice given.
Regards
Budgie