In reply to Post #19
They are a basic uv, bulbs themselves do differ.
They are a basic uv, bulbs themselves do differ.
In reply to Post #8
if thats the algae stuff i have used previously, what you are meant to do is treat it and as the algae starts to clump up, scoop it with a net, also either your u v light is not big enough for the pond or you just need to wait a few weeks for it to start to clear,my pond is 8ft x 8ft x 5ft deep don't know the gallons, i have an evolution aqua 55w coupled to an easy pod complete which has a 15w uv built in and it copes farely well with green water, i do depending how hard i feed the fish or if i go for full on growth feed, seem to get blanketweed, of course you could also try adding some plants hanging from the side in them basket type things, as they will hopefully out compete the algae, as long as your fish don't eat them first, also get some floating plants which will then reduce surface area thus reduce amount of light getting into the pond
if thats the algae stuff i have used previously, what you are meant to do is treat it and as the algae starts to clump up, scoop it with a net, also either your u v light is not big enough for the pond or you just need to wait a few weeks for it to start to clear,my pond is 8ft x 8ft x 5ft deep don't know the gallons, i have an evolution aqua 55w coupled to an easy pod complete which has a 15w uv built in and it copes farely well with green water, i do depending how hard i feed the fish or if i go for full on growth feed, seem to get blanketweed, of course you could also try adding some plants hanging from the side in them basket type things, as they will hopefully out compete the algae, as long as your fish don't eat them first, also get some floating plants which will then reduce surface area thus reduce amount of light getting into the pond
In reply to Post #22
Give it a few days and look under the foams josh, you will be amazed what is in there. The fluval on the pond I look after is the same and its always very dirty water under the foams, but I've finally got the water crystal clear. I set the pond up just like Dan told me to and its sweet now
Give it a few days and look under the foams josh, you will be amazed what is in there. The fluval on the pond I look after is the same and its always very dirty water under the foams, but I've finally got the water crystal clear. I set the pond up just like Dan told me to and its sweet now
In reply to Post #22
Is it a black box filter? The spray bar (pipe with holes in) should spray on to the foam. The water passes down through the foam into the bio media. There should then be a void under that and a return pipe that raises the filtered water back up through all the media and the exit point is back at the top.
Is it a black box filter? The spray bar (pipe with holes in) should spray on to the foam. The water passes down through the foam into the bio media. There should then be a void under that and a return pipe that raises the filtered water back up through all the media and the exit point is back at the top.
In reply to Post #24
There are a few models where the water pipes under the media and then out of a top inlet. Most are what boycie explains. Pics will help a lot.
As regards to the algarem, I'm sure all that one is is a dye, all it does is inbibit any algae growth. If you want to treat blanket weed the only 2 that seem to work consistently are interpets pond balance or cloverleafs blanket answer. These treatments can be pond specific so if one doesnt the other should. Leave the pond as is and try the bottle test after 10 days or so.
There are a few models where the water pipes under the media and then out of a top inlet. Most are what boycie explains. Pics will help a lot.
As regards to the algarem, I'm sure all that one is is a dye, all it does is inbibit any algae growth. If you want to treat blanket weed the only 2 that seem to work consistently are interpets pond balance or cloverleafs blanket answer. These treatments can be pond specific so if one doesnt the other should. Leave the pond as is and try the bottle test after 10 days or so.
In reply to Post #26
Try some barley bales to in the water that helps
Try some barley bales to in the water that helps
In reply to Post #27
Not for a garden pond..
Not for a garden pond..
In reply to Post #27
Big money making scam barley straw for garden ponds. Different algaes need different forms of treatment either chemically or through filtration. A lot of treatments dye the water which is only temporary
Big money making scam barley straw for garden ponds. Different algaes need different forms of treatment either chemically or through filtration. A lot of treatments dye the water which is only temporary
In reply to Post #26
Bit of a bump for your thread Josh.
The weather down here (well Sussex anyway) has been pretty cold over the last week or so, my pond has gone from being slightly murky to crystal clear, how's yours doing?
Bit of a bump for your thread Josh.
The weather down here (well Sussex anyway) has been pretty cold over the last week or so, my pond has gone from being slightly murky to crystal clear, how's yours doing?
In reply to Post #31
Oh dear.......... have you actually plugged the UV in??
Oh dear.......... have you actually plugged the UV in??
sounds like you are not turning over the pond enough mate, you want at least to turn it over once an hour take a look at Hailea E series pumps, dont cost the earth and are great for the money
*Edit, you just did a huge water change and added a new filter you prob need some good bac too, aqua source do balls that you put in the filter, the liquid bac dont do anything as the bacteria dies quick in those bottles.
*Edit, you just did a huge water change and added a new filter you prob need some good bac too, aqua source do balls that you put in the filter, the liquid bac dont do anything as the bacteria dies quick in those bottles.
My pond only has a simple filter on it (Laguna Filterfalls) and a 55w UV and stays pretty clear, only problem I have is once the fish start charging about during the day they kick all the silt up and it clouds up a bit. I have given up trying to hoover it out etc and now leave it 'au naturel', just clean the filter out now and again. I have a Laguna Max Flo 16500 pump.
In reply to Post #37
Might be something else, do a water test for ammonia, nitrate and nitrite, as you have recently changed all your filter media, it might need time to mature to start working properly
Might be something else, do a water test for ammonia, nitrate and nitrite, as you have recently changed all your filter media, it might need time to mature to start working properly
In reply to Post #38
Good reading for pond owners -
https://www.pondexperts.ca/pond-advice-tips/ammonia-ponds-aquariums/
What are the Symptoms of Ammonia Stress?
The first signs of ammonia stress are often the behavior of the koi or goldfish. In ponds or aquariums with high ammonia levels, fish will often become less active and hang at the surface of the water gasping near waterfalls or filter returns.
If my fish appeared to be suffering from anything the first thing I'd do is check water quality for ammonia, nitrite and get a double carbon filter and put fresh good quality water into the pond, leave the hose on and just let the fresh clean water trickle in slowly to dilute any toxic ammonia/nitrite..... You may think it'll be alright after a week but the damage may already be done, your damaged fish may well die prematurely as a result of this damage. It may not this week or next month but the damage WILL kill the fish prematurely.
How Does Ammonia Affect Fish?
Even low levels of ammonia, below 0.25 ppm (parts per million), can suppress the immune system and make the fish more susceptible to bacterial and parasitic infections.
High levels of ammonia, 1.0 ppm or more, have a caustic effect on a fish's gills with sudden and dramatics effects. Higher levels of ammonia will ‘burn' the gills and actually cause swelling and even serious damage to the structure of the gills. Fish not only use their gills to breath, but also for waste excretion an osmoregulation (the balance of water and salts in the body). This drastically reduces the ability of the gills to function properly and also makes them more susceptible to infection. It only takes a few days of high ammonia levels to harm fish.
Good reading for pond owners -
https://www.pondexperts.ca/pond-advice-tips/ammonia-ponds-aquariums/
What are the Symptoms of Ammonia Stress?
The first signs of ammonia stress are often the behavior of the koi or goldfish. In ponds or aquariums with high ammonia levels, fish will often become less active and hang at the surface of the water gasping near waterfalls or filter returns.
If my fish appeared to be suffering from anything the first thing I'd do is check water quality for ammonia, nitrite and get a double carbon filter and put fresh good quality water into the pond, leave the hose on and just let the fresh clean water trickle in slowly to dilute any toxic ammonia/nitrite..... You may think it'll be alright after a week but the damage may already be done, your damaged fish may well die prematurely as a result of this damage. It may not this week or next month but the damage WILL kill the fish prematurely.
How Does Ammonia Affect Fish?
Even low levels of ammonia, below 0.25 ppm (parts per million), can suppress the immune system and make the fish more susceptible to bacterial and parasitic infections.
High levels of ammonia, 1.0 ppm or more, have a caustic effect on a fish's gills with sudden and dramatics effects. Higher levels of ammonia will ‘burn' the gills and actually cause swelling and even serious damage to the structure of the gills. Fish not only use their gills to breath, but also for waste excretion an osmoregulation (the balance of water and salts in the body). This drastically reduces the ability of the gills to function properly and also makes them more susceptible to infection. It only takes a few days of high ammonia levels to harm fish.
In reply to Post #39
Would like to see every bodies ponds.....need a dedicated thread I reckon
Would like to see every bodies ponds.....need a dedicated thread I reckon