I do like how you try stuff out and work out if it works or not I do miss playing about with the filters like this Keep up the great videos mate and will have to do a pond visit down mine one day #oatcakes
Another great video buddy so glad that the treatment worked well and everything is looking good with the pond & koi....look forward to the next one.......Every Day is a School Day
I also use filter floss change it every 2 days in my bakki shower its sure pulls some dirt out , I've lights all around inside the pergola. Your lighting looks brilliant and your fish look amazing Stay safe and well
On the other side of the pond add a nexus pressure filter to a bakki shower. More bio you will have less trouble. And when you treat your pond for parasites pond will bounce back alot faster.
I use floss to polish my water. Do you have a spare pump? Push a piece of pipe into to pump inlet. Usually about and inch and a half diameter and about 12/18 inches long. Drill loads of holes in it or cut slots with a saw. Blank the end off. I use tape. Wrap the tube in floss and secure to pipe with elastic bands. Dropped it in your pond ,and turn on. Direct water outlet as you wish Leave overnight and see! Easy and works brilliantly!
Just another day in the North High Winds and rain yesterday and cold today temp just 12c the good thing I don’t have to bother with green water as I have none however, I will put my normal quarter dose of Colombo Algisin into the pond which I do every 2 months which keeps the walls free from the green stuff. Next week Monday I will put some 150ml of Hydrogen Peroxide into the pond this softens the mucus on the fish body I will put Formalin into the pond the next day and Malachite Green 5 days later. I turn everything off for each day I put stuff in the pond other than air then everything back on other than UV. I don’t know if its just luck or my system works but I have never had problems with anything on the fish. I know a few people with fluke have used Formaldehyde and found it better than other treatments I have purchased some myself just in case.
You always make me giggle Andy great vid again. I think I mentioned once before, I take the stance re parasites that prevention is better than a cure so monthly in rotation half dose formalakite, then half dose fluke sol the next month, keeps my pond free of the nasties. I also drop a pond ball in two monthly.
Great video Andy! I have floss in my system and it’s amazing how much it removes from the pond. I use thicker floss than you, but I have no idea if it’s any better.
Ahhh now I tried thick floss and found it still does exactly the same job but when I took it out there wasn't any fines in the middle so I started separating it to make it thinner which still did the same job but the roll lasted longer..🤔😉👍
Hello ! i've been following you for maybe 1 year and as i recently bought a house it came with a fish pond and i started to enjoy looking after this little pond. The problem that i have is the filtration system as it seems not to be very efficient. I bought a filter like yours but the V5000 version as my pond is not that big and i am doing some work on it at the moment to fit a bottom drain. what i can not figure out is what pump do i need and where can i buy one from. If you will be kind to give me an advice it will be greatly appreciated.
Hiya, Glad you've been enjoying the videos. My system is gravity fed so the filter is placed at the same level as the water so my pump circulates the water and not drawing from the pond if it was a pump fed. I would suggest you visit a pond dealer as they should be able to work out your set up and volume required to turn over water per hour through your filter. Too much and the filters wont have time to process the water as it goes through. Too little and the water will not refresh the pond enough? Hope this helps a little. 😉👍🤔
Hiya, glad your enjoying the videos. I have considered a drum but costs and space have put that on the back burner for now. But where is the fun when you've got a drum..😁😁😉👍
@@marciabigg469 hi If you have RDF drum installed gravity flow style you need a minimum of 2 bottom drains. Because pump needs atleast 4 to 6k gallons per hour will be pulling water thru on the return side of the filter to waterfall or bakki shower. If you have it pump fed thats different
@@Davidj3 surely that depends on the size of pond? Seen lots of videos of people using drums that only have 1 bottom drain. Not everyone has a shower either and the ones I've seen pull from the skimmer over the shower.
Hiya Bro. Only thing is the filter floss has to be changed every other day so would go through alot of ties. Unless I can just slip the tie on and off without breaking it....🤔😉👍
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I do like how you try stuff out and work out if it works or not I do miss playing about with the filters like this
Keep up the great videos mate and will have to do a pond visit down mine one day #oatcakes
Hiya mate, yeah pond visit sounds nice. Couple of dozen Oatcakes to drop off as well..😁😁😉👍
james are you at the show next week?
Gotta love abit of filter floss 👍 great update Andy 👍
Thank you 😊 👍
Cracking update Andy bruva pond and koi are looking spanking 🧁💯👌👍👍👍
Cheers Vince. 👍 😉
Another great video buddy so glad that the treatment worked well and everything is looking good with the pond & koi....look forward to the next one.......Every Day is a School Day
Hiya, thanks for that. So far so good..cheers 👍 👌
Hi mate you can't beat a bit of filter floss as you say cheap as chips. Andy 👍
I also use filter floss change it every 2 days in my bakki shower its sure pulls some dirt out , I've lights all around inside the pergola. Your lighting looks brilliant and your fish look amazing Stay safe and well
Thanks for that Carol... Hope you are well..😉👍
On the other side of the pond add a nexus pressure filter to a bakki shower. More bio you will have less trouble. And when you treat your pond for parasites pond will bounce back alot faster.
Over 500k views on the channel that deserves a thumbs up mate. Are you at the National this year? If so it’d be good to say hello.
Hiya, thanks for that. Yeah planning to visit the national again this year. Not sure which day I'm free yet. Would be great to say hello again..😉👍
I use floss to polish my water. Do you have a spare pump? Push a piece of pipe into to pump inlet. Usually about and inch and a half diameter and about 12/18 inches long. Drill loads of holes in it or cut slots with a saw. Blank the end off. I use tape. Wrap the tube in floss and secure to pipe with elastic bands. Dropped it in your pond ,and turn on. Direct water outlet as you wish
Leave overnight and see!
Easy and works brilliantly!
I like the sound of that and feel a test coming on... Can't knock it till I've tried it...cheers 👍😉
Love these videos Andy, what about using a hanging basket frame at the outlet with pond floss wrapped around it 😀
Now I like the sound of that..🤔👍😉
There is no better mechanical filter than filter wool. the only downside is you need to change it often. but you get the clearest water.
Great idea having an open area for bypass when using filter floss 👍
And this is why I keep telling koi fish Johnny to try the floss. And I don't mean the dance 🤣
Yeah he did message me after he'd seen the video.😉👍
@@KoiPondLifestyle you at the show next weekend?
Hiya, yeah I think it's going to be Sat. Really busy on Sunday.. cheers 😉👍
Just another day in the North High Winds and rain yesterday and cold today temp just 12c the good thing I don’t have to bother with green water as I have none however, I will put my normal quarter dose of Colombo Algisin into the pond which I do every 2 months which keeps the walls free from the green stuff.
Next week Monday I will put some 150ml of Hydrogen Peroxide into the pond this softens the mucus on the fish body I will put Formalin into the pond the next day and Malachite Green 5 days later.
I turn everything off for each day I put stuff in the pond other than air then everything back on other than UV.
I don’t know if its just luck or my system works but I have never had problems with anything on the fish.
I know a few people with fluke have used Formaldehyde and found it better than other treatments I have purchased some myself just in case.
“He’s nuts that Man”, quote from her indoors. But great flossy update Mate👍
🤣🤣 bless her...😁 glad you enjoyed it..
another fantastic video Andy! Cheers mate
Glad you enjoyed it..😉👍
You always make me giggle Andy great vid again. I think I mentioned once before, I take the stance re parasites that prevention is better than a cure so monthly in rotation half dose formalakite, then half dose fluke sol the next month, keeps my pond free of the nasties. I also drop a pond ball in two monthly.
Hiya glad you enjoyed the video. That is something I've considered in the past..🤔🤔
wow that really did scoop some fines out, got me thinking. Good luck with the green stuff 😁 Great video as per
Hiya, yeah I'm still using the floss and the fines just keep coming but have dropped off a bit now..😉👍
@@KoiPondLifestyle awesome Andy I’m going get me some floss
please take a look
What am a taking a look at?🤔👍
Great vid, always good to see what you come up with to try each week. What are the lights you have round the edge of your pond.
Glad you enjoyed the video. Lepro Lamp UX LED srtip.light from Amazon..😉👍
Great video Andy! I have floss in my system and it’s amazing how much it removes from the pond. I use thicker floss than you, but I have no idea if it’s any better.
Ahhh now I tried thick floss and found it still does exactly the same job but when I took it out there wasn't any fines in the middle so I started separating it to make it thinner which still did the same job but the roll lasted longer..🤔😉👍
@@KoiPondLifestyle Now that’s interesting. I appreciate the feedback. I don’t want to use more than I need 🙂
Can I ask where you get your filter floss from please.
Also try an elastic band to hold the floss on instead of tape 🙂
All the info is in the description mate..😉👍
Hello ! i've been following you for maybe 1 year and as i recently bought a house it came with a fish pond and i started to enjoy looking after this little pond. The problem that i have is the filtration system as it seems not to be very efficient. I bought a filter like yours but the V5000 version as my pond is not that big and i am doing some work on it at the moment to fit a bottom drain. what i can not figure out is what pump do i need and where can i buy one from. If you will be kind to give me an advice it will be greatly appreciated.
Hiya, Glad you've been enjoying the videos. My system is gravity fed so the filter is placed at the same level as the water so my pump circulates the water and not drawing from the pond if it was a pump fed. I would suggest you visit a pond dealer as they should be able to work out your set up and volume required to turn over water per hour through your filter. Too much and the filters wont have time to process the water as it goes through. Too little and the water will not refresh the pond enough? Hope this helps a little. 😉👍🤔
Andy lazzi bands might be useful ?
Thanks for that...cheers 😉👍
A drum filter from the start
Would have been good but its cost I suppose.
Always like watching your content .. but did you ever consider a drum filter.. will solves a lot of problems in your pond.
Hiya, glad your enjoying the videos. I have considered a drum but costs and space have put that on the back burner for now. But where is the fun when you've got a drum..😁😁😉👍
@@KoiPondLifestyle And to put a drum you need 2 bottom drains. 3 or 4 inch. Or not enough flow will be In filter and to push up to shower.
@@Davidj3 why do you need 2 or 3 bottom drains for a drum?
@@marciabigg469 hi If you have RDF drum installed gravity flow style you need a minimum of 2 bottom drains. Because pump needs atleast 4 to 6k gallons per hour will be pulling water thru on the return side of the filter to waterfall or bakki shower. If you have it pump fed thats different
@@Davidj3 surely that depends on the size of pond? Seen lots of videos of people using drums that only have 1 bottom drain. Not everyone has a shower either and the ones I've seen pull from the skimmer over the shower.
Not watched all the video yet but have you thought of using the mesh bags from a supermarket?
Not until you mentioned it, cheers 👍
Aup mate, have you tried putting filter floss inbetween your jap matting in your end bay? Might help with fines 🤙🏻
Nope, but now you've said it...😉👍
Bring back the horse shoe pond!
TBH mate I loved that pond but it was in the wrong place and only 2ft deep..🤔👍
I'd put cable ties round ya filter floss to keep it on?
Hiya Bro. Only thing is the filter floss has to be changed every other day so would go through alot of ties. Unless I can just slip the tie on and off without breaking it....🤔😉👍
@@KoiPondLifestyle you can get reusable cable ties on Ebay, I'll send you the link.
How about elastic bands?