KOI POND*ADDING BICARB TO MY POND FOR THE 1ST TIME*🤔SHOPPING FOR STUFF😉NEW CAMERA, ONE TO RECOMMEND😁
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ค. 2024
- Hiya, and Welcome Back...
This week I look at ADDING BICARB TO MY POND FOR THE 1ST TIME to increase the KH. Not done it before as I've always used my tap water as its high in KH but wanted to try to use it for those that aren't sure how to or may have to use Bicarb as their water isn't as high with KH..
Also was asked to update on the new TAPO camera use since I installed one a few weeks ago.
NEW CAMERA, ONE TO RECOMMEND😁
I take you to one of my local suppliers of pond and aquarium bits SHOPPING FOR STUFF so you can see what he has in stock so I can get some BICARB and some more FILTER FLOSS now the roll I had two years ago has run out.
Blue Bay Aquatics SHOP FEATURED IN THE VIDEO..😉👍
sales@bluebayaquatics.fish
www.bluebayaquatics.fish
01782 201105
10% Discount code BCAR74QZ
Unit 10, Dewsbury Road
Fenton,
Stoke on Trent
Staffs.
ST42TE
Best time is before 12noon if you planning a visit.
Just say Andy from Koi Pond Lifestyle sent you...😉👍
Links to both Cameras:
Eufy Security eufyCam 2C 2-Cam Kit Security Camera Outdoor, Wireless No Monthly Fee
amzn.to/3HtI3Fk
Tapo 2K QHD Outdoor Security Camera, IP66
amzn.to/47OFAje
If you want to get any of the equipment I use on the Channel, all the links are below:
Just CLICK or COPY the links below.
Kactoily Water monitor. Wired 6 in 1:
kactoily.com/discount/KoiPond...
Kactoily Wirless 6 in 1 Water Monitor:
amzn.to/47sHYwV
6M LED lighting for around the pond:
amzn.to/3QndFk2
20M LED lighting for around the Garden:
amzn.to/3uEnLWm
My Syphon filter can be found on Amazon through this link:
amzn.to/3u49iTe
Microscope I use to find Parasites
amzn.to/3CJoWVj
Evolution Aqua Pure Pond Bomb - for Crystal Clear Healthy Water, Treats up to 20,000 litres:
amzn.to/3t6QAu2
If you want to order pond skimmer, please use this Amazon link:
amzn.to/3mZ83kV
The temperature gun I use that I use link is:
amzn.to/3pdIC0y
GoPro HERO Session Waterproof Digital Action Camera:
amzn.to/414252f
housing separate that you can get off Amazon using this link. amzn.to/3GoaV14
The SD cards aren't very expensive either, using this Link amzn.to/3Gp2dQ3
Waterproof selfie stick from Amazon with this link: amzn.to/3T3CaWp
DIGIFLEX Digital Thermometer for Fish Tank and Fish pond - Temperature Thermometer Electronic Thermometer:
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API 500 Pond Master Test Kit for Pond Water:
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NT Labs Aquarium Lab Pond Multi-Test Kit:
amzn.to/49RWCPQ
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Cracking update Andy bruva 💯🧁👍👍👍
Thanks Vince 👍
Great update Andy really love your uploads I just love your editing and filming style 👍
Thank you... Glad your enjoying the videos..😉👍
Nice update, mate, and I get my floss from them but didn't know they did so much other stuff as well. 👍
Yeah, He's quite reasonable with his prices as well..😉😉👍
I have 2 of the battery backup air pumps. The large one i used last year for the pond. My power didn't go out but i did unplug it at the end of the season and it seems to have held the charge. I bought a small one to use as a portable when putting fish in a bowl for treatment.
Hiya, thanks for the feedback. So far everyone that's had the battery back up pumps seems to say they are good to have...😉👍
Good topics Andy, topics of which give me much frustration 😅. This pushing and selling of wheatgerm for Winter, its a myth for sure! In simple terms you'll probably notice around 8c koi aren't as on it, they'll probably feed yes but is that good reason to feed? Especially if the forecast is for low temperatures! Mine haven't been fed for two months now, being as its gone mild I'm opening them up today and they'll get some food. As for kh, leave your system alone and see where it naturally sits, if that's 2 and stable then great! Then monitor, when it drops to say 1 then start to add small amounts to top back up, its really simple but one where I see so many trying to maintain levels that are not needed or inline with their own ponds consumption of carbonates. You state you want to keep 6, well I would ask why? 😊
Isn't it amazing how this hobby has so many opinions from different ways pond keepers manage their ponds... 🤔😊👍
@@KoiPondLifestyle not sure about opinion m8, its a fact.
Since my pond was set up back in October, I make sure I do my water tests every 4 days (did them every 2 days to start with) without fail. I honestly don’t know why you wouldn’t, especially as when I’d stopped feeding the fish (when the water dropped under 5°C) I found them eating the algae off the sides of the pond and thus would be producing waste product!
P.S. I saw Peter Kay back in October. He was hilarious and the finale was brilliant.
Thanks for the feedback. Sounds like you've got your tests nailed..
Great update Andy, can’t believe I’ve not seen Blue bay aquatics. Cheers for sharing. 😊
Hiya, best time to drop in is mornings before dinner...😉👍
You want to loop cables down before going into the wall
Hiya, are you talking about the cables to the new camera? 🤔
Great update Andy and I'm surprised that floss didn't knock you over 😂😂
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Ive used bicarb for about 4 years now. Every 10% (700lt) water change gets three heaped soup spoons in warm water. I buy it in 25kg bags. Much cheaper than using dechlorinator. Pond hit 10c today..thats a first for about 3 months. My 2 cameras needed resetting as the notifications pick up almost everything. Great for seeing foxes and hedgehogs. Over winter I do 2 water changes weekly. Orange treats ??
Nice one Andy I use bicarbonate soda all the time my tap water is naff 🙏🐟🐟🐟🐟🙏
Hi Andy, great video as always, some of the information you put on here has helped me loads over the past few years with my pond. My temps today were 11 degrees!!
And a big THANK YOU for dropping the water monitor off, especially the other little goodies, I'll wear the t shirt with pride 😊
Keep up the good work and remember every day is a school day and don't knock it until you try it!👍😁
Hiya, thanks for that. So glad my channel vids have been helping with your pond. Hope the monitor is working for you. There's only 2 of those Tshirts in that design and I have the other.😉 Your doing well with your pond at 11degrees. 😉👍
Great update mate 👍 I'll be adding safe coat to the pond soon, the Americans rave about it, and the one's who recommend it don't have parasite issues.
That sounds interesting if it doesn't promote parasites 🤔👍
@@KoiPondLifestyle it's called "stress coat"😕 it's a declarinator and stimulates fish slime, Which in turns form's a protective barrier around the fish.
Thank you so much you have help me loads the past year all the mistakes I've made before my fish and water have never been better cheer Mark t
Thanks for the great feedback. So glad you have found the videos helpful...😊👍
Hi Andy, I use bi-carb a lot as my tap water KH is virtually zero, 1 at the very most, on a good day.
I try to use the bicarbonate little and often where I can, to avoid any big PH swings. Although, I’m the opposite from you, as I don’t need to use it as much in the winter, as pond filters are not doing as much in the colder times, and obviously its the process of filtration that breaks the PH down.
Although, as you are probably aware, if dosing heavily with it, PH swings would be less of an issue as bi-carb generally has a max out PH level of between 8.2 and 8.4. I’ve had my Kactoily installed for a week or so now, seems very good. 👍🏼
Hiya, thanks for the feedback. Glad your Kactoily is working well..😉👍
Hi Andy, another helpful and informative video. Thank you 👍.
Just a thought, try using a whisk to mix the bicarb. I find them good for powder mixes.
Keep the videos coming Ruth - Mrs Orca 🐳
Hiya, thanks for that. Glad ypu enjoyed the video. I have been thinking about the mixing process for a future video... ;)
'Promosm' 🌷
Hi Andy I have just bought the hailed cpa-120 due to having a power cut the other day and I don’t know if I have done something wrong but it’s not that good if you want it for the moving bed but I haven’t tried it just on airstones but will find out over weekend
Ahh someone that got the battery back up pump. Will be interesting to hear how you get on with it..🤔😉👍
Another great vid Andy I found that for my pond 10 g per 1000 lts works well when needed I add it in powder form into my multi-bay moving bed over an hour or so . Visited Blue Bay web site it looks like it could do with an update on stocked items or is it just me ?
Hiya, thanks for the feedback. Maybe Russell will see this comment on his website. I will mention it though next time I see him..😉👍
Nice one Andy im not trying to pick holes im all for supporting local shops and its not that far from me to pop in and have a look one day@@KoiPondLifestyle
B/carb has a maximum ph of 8 no matter how much you use it will not put the ph any higher
really...never knew that
That would do it them if that's the case...😊👍
The purest stuff is closer to 8.4 / 8.5
Hi Andy, another great video thanks for the information on Blue bay aquatics didn't know about them I've always used another just a mile from there but i will definitely be giving them a visit shortly looks a great place and that great big roll of matting wow i use that a lot but only ever been able to get it in a much smaller pack and probably at a higher cost , thanks again,🧓 Gwen.
Your better visiting before dinner as they close up early sometimes to get the website deliveries sorted..😉👍