Biofilter is for nitrifying bacteria to live in that basically feeds on ammonia and nitrites and the end is nitrates, this is the nitrogen cycle. Nitrates is the end product of the nitrogen cycle, plants and waterchanges are used to get rid of nitrates. There is some bacteria that feed on nitrates but they are usually only in very established ponds. Great video and I'm glad it's step by step it's given me some ideas for my new filter I'll be making 👍
I random have this on as background noise while I design a 4,000 gallon tank. I love how he has a concept and is just going for it. It sounds about like what I am doing right now.
You're so fucking hilarious I can't stand it. Absolutely entertaining to say the least. My fav, is your pop up corrections of yourself. Awesome , simple, yet genius concept that works like a dream. I've done a much small scale for aquariums but I'm considering building a pond and been surfing for ideas. This is one that has caught my attention the most, and it's really simple to accomplish.
I like it a lot thanks for sharing I do have a question on the air cleaner design when you have the air running to clean the material you don't think it will mix all the different size gravel up? Just curious.i might go with some light defuser in between the different layers. But over all just a great setup. 🙂💯👍✌️🤘
Paul Dersch thanks Paul. If I could go back I would add a bottom drain. But the fish are still healthy and growing two years in and the water is clear.
Hi, thank you for the information. It is very useful. But one information I am looking for. Does barrel size or tank size make an effect according the pump power? My pump is 6500 litres per hour and my filter barrel is 25 litres. Will it work ?
It's the rocks in the big barrel that polish the water. It's still clear two years later with regular backwashing of the filter.(opening the bottom valve)
Jesse James they lived and thrives for three years. Worked perfectly. I sold the fish and filled the pond because we needed that are of the yard for a new septic, but the system worked great until the day they were picked up by a fellow koi enthusiast!
Can you please tell me the size of the pump, air pump, mechanical filter barrel, biofilter barrel and uv sterilizer size for a 10000 liter high density fish pond?
Mehdee Hassan wish I could help. That’s way beyond my knowledge base. This was my first and only Koi Pond. I can say the general guideline is you want a pump that will turn over the volume of your pond in an hour.
You don't need to describe it ahead of time. Describe it as you are building it. People won't remember what you tell them. I am off to find another better source.
Finally a start to finish video with every step! I just needed some general ideas and got them all answered here! Thanks man!
Thank u for being thorough and having great info...because I ran into same problem. Nobody but u had a great long explanation video like this. Thanks
CenLAStormSpotters you are very welcome!
Biofilter is for nitrifying bacteria to live in that basically feeds on ammonia and nitrites and the end is nitrates, this is the nitrogen cycle. Nitrates is the end product of the nitrogen cycle, plants and waterchanges are used to get rid of nitrates. There is some bacteria that feed on nitrates but they are usually only in very established ponds. Great video and I'm glad it's step by step it's given me some ideas for my new filter I'll be making 👍
I random have this on as background noise while I design a 4,000 gallon tank. I love how he has a concept and is just going for it. It sounds about like what I am doing right now.
You're so fucking hilarious I can't stand it. Absolutely entertaining to say the least. My fav, is your pop up corrections of yourself. Awesome , simple, yet genius concept that works like a dream. I've done a much small scale for aquariums but I'm considering building a pond and been surfing for ideas. This is one that has caught my attention the most, and it's really simple to accomplish.
I like the Bronco in your garage
I like it a lot thanks for sharing I do have a question on the air cleaner design when you have the air running to clean the material you don't think it will mix all the different size gravel up? Just curious.i might go with some light defuser in between the different layers. But over all just a great setup. 🙂💯👍✌️🤘
It’s been a while but as I recall since the bigger aggregate was at the bottom it had no effect on the distribution or media in the barrel.
Great video. The Koi give it 5 fins up too! 🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟
Great job chik👍👍
GREAT video...well done step by step
Paul Dersch thanks Paul. If I could go back I would add a bottom drain. But the fish are still healthy and growing two years in and the water is clear.
that bottom drain was the only thing different I did from what you did...Thanks again your video was the MOST helpful
Very useful imformation new subscriber Barry Manchester England 👍 👍 👍
Boddingtons good stuff from the Irwell Manchester.
Love diy filters that’s wot I did on my channel made some home made filters nice 👍
Brilliant thanks for sharing 👍
Hi, thank you for the information. It is very useful. But one information I am looking for. Does barrel size or tank size make an effect according the pump power? My pump is 6500 litres per hour and my filter barrel is 25 litres. Will it work ?
Divya Miaow hi I think you need a 50 gallon / 200 liter barrel for your filter. The pump seems big enough.
From looking at poo plants and other filter ideas like vortex 10% volume of pump flow good start
I made this same filter but for some reason it over flows and if I put a sealed lid on it it blew HELP PLEAse
Sorry Shari, I don’t know what to say, mine worked perfectly
Very interesting information!
Awesome stuff!!! What makes the water crystal clear? Is it the bigger the pump? or the bigger the bucket? Thanks for the info...
It's the rocks in the big barrel that polish the water. It's still clear two years later with regular backwashing of the filter.(opening the bottom valve)
Thanks...
How’s the filter and fish doing ?
Jesse James they lived and thrives for three years. Worked perfectly. I sold the fish and filled the pond because we needed that are of the yard for a new septic, but the system worked great until the day they were picked up by a fellow koi enthusiast!
Hey buddy, can you tell me the size of piping you used for your input and output? Great video very informative.
Thank you
Loop that air fixture instead the two dead ends.. We do the same thing in body sprays in showers.. Then you'll have equal pressure to all the holes..
HAha. Funny that you're an early Bronco fan with a koi pond, too. LOL
Believe it or not my Neighbor Carl with the '66 I shot a few months ago also has a Koi Pond!
Did the wifey camou the bronco truck too ?
IbeSyke no but I’m trying to get her to learn pinstriping. :-)
👍 nice
i would have used the smaller container as mech filter with sponges. Easier maintenance.
MrTruthislight yeah, I had so many fish I needed a big filter. I sold many of them and now I have 6 left. They seem much healthier.
Can you please tell me the size of the pump, air pump, mechanical filter barrel, biofilter barrel and uv sterilizer size for a 10000 liter high density fish pond?
Mehdee Hassan wish I could help. That’s way beyond my knowledge base. This was my first and only Koi Pond. I can say the general guideline is you want a pump that will turn over the volume of your pond in an hour.
Have a look at The Pondguru's channel, He dxplains filters inside out,
hehe, poo poo
waste time and money....
You don't need to describe it ahead of time. Describe it as you are building it. People won't remember what you tell them. I am off to find another better source.