I recommend just mic it with sand, small unsharp rocks, and other substrates. And save money. It is basically a powder. So it won’t work alone as substrate. But mixed with solid substrate, it is excellent 👌
Great info on clay Andy, I' ve been using it since early summer and agree with everything you have said. Thats a great idea for mixing it, Saves getting my hands in it. Keep up your great info mate.
Great video dun your home work av used clay for few years now some koi keepers don't rate it but are think it's great if it's good for koi all better really enjoyed video takecare mate
Yes mate, the clay adds minerals beneficial to koi health and helps to remove fines in the water, you still need to do regular water changes which also adds minerals and removes toxins in the water
Hi jeanie, the clay should have floculated and helped to remove the particles floating in your pond normally within 24hrs, leaving just the beneficial minerals. So let the clay do its job before adding any treatments, and don't add clay again until the treatment has finished
Hi James, I really believe in the clay, it's made such a difference, and thank you so much mate for subscribing, its put a huge smile on my face. Regards Andy
I john, the clay once mixed is very fine, it does attract the unwanted particles in your pond but should be picked up within your filter system, you may get a real fine layer on the bottom depending on. How good your filtration is, the koi will also digest the clay again helping to clear unwanted matter. I have never had any issues with clay on the bottom, I do vacuum regularly in the summer, but I would think that it would take months to maybe notice anything. I've never know anyone have concerns regarding clay settling. And I believe the benefits are beneficial to the fish and pond. Hope that helps mate. Regards Andy
Your welcome mate, I only use it fortnightly now and monthly when temps drop, you probably won't see its full benefits now (water clarity), but it will still remove pollutants and add minerals. Hope your in the competition, theres a bag for grabs 😊
Thank you for the advice. Appreciated!😊
Your very welcome 😀
Great video, looking forward to the next one.
Thanks Adam, working on it now 😊
Been waiting for this video 😊. Great explanation on how it works, and the benifits. Thanks for the upload mate 👍
Thanks for the comments mate 👍
I recommend just mic it with sand, small unsharp rocks, and other substrates.
And save money. It is basically a powder. So it won’t work alone as substrate. But mixed with solid substrate, it is excellent 👌
Thanks mate I appreciate the advice I'll look into it and thanks for the support 👍
Great video, keep up the good work 👍
Thanks Paul, I appreciate your comments. Regards Andy
Great video I agree use clay regularly to get the benefits keep up the good work 😊
Thanks Andrew, the clay as definitely improved my fish and pond. Regards Andy
Great info on clay Andy, I' ve been using it since early summer and agree with everything you have said. Thats a great idea for mixing it, Saves getting my hands in it. Keep up your great info mate.
Thanks Martyn, it's a real boost to recieve encouraging comments. Regards Andy
Great video dun your home work av used clay for few years now some koi keepers don't rate it but are think it's great if it's good for koi all better really enjoyed video takecare mate
Thanks Dave, I'm convinced it makes a huge difference to my pond and fish. Thanks for your comments. Regards Andy
do you need to do water changes if using the clay
Yes mate, the clay adds minerals beneficial to koi health and helps to remove fines in the water, you still need to do regular water changes which also adds minerals and removes toxins in the water
@@DerbyKoi ok thanks mate
If I'm adding clay regularly and down the road I need to treat for parasites, will the clay interfere with my treatments?
Hi jeanie, the clay should have floculated and helped to remove the particles floating in your pond normally within 24hrs, leaving just the beneficial minerals. So let the clay do its job before adding any treatments, and don't add clay again until the treatment has finished
Well said mate happy you like the clay like I do happy days just subscribe as well mate
Hi James, I really believe in the clay, it's made such a difference, and thank you so much mate for subscribing, its put a huge smile on my face. Regards Andy
Derby Koi happy days mate keep up the good work 👍👌
Would the clay if used every week build up in the bottom drain, been wanting to try it but that's my only concern..thanks
I john, the clay once mixed is very fine, it does attract the unwanted particles in your pond but should be picked up within your filter system, you may get a real fine layer on the bottom depending on. How good your filtration is, the koi will also digest the clay again helping to clear unwanted matter. I have never had any issues with clay on the bottom, I do vacuum regularly in the summer, but I would think that it would take months to maybe notice anything. I've never know anyone have concerns regarding clay settling. And I believe the benefits are beneficial to the fish and pond. Hope that helps mate. Regards Andy
@@DerbyKoi Thanks Andy, I will order some
Your welcome mate, I only use it fortnightly now and monthly when temps drop, you probably won't see its full benefits now (water clarity), but it will still remove pollutants and add minerals. Hope your in the competition, theres a bag for grabs 😊
I've got shubunkins and fantail goldfish can I use clay? And what clay to use please
I use mediclay and have fantail goldfish