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Rotary Drum Filtration

Posted on September 24, 2011 by esearing

In my usual web surfing I came across a couple of discussions about Rotary Drum filters. A RDF is primarily a mechanical filter that uses a rotating screen to remove small and large particles from the water as it passes … Continue reading →

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Pond filtration – GPH and filter size

Posted on June 20, 2011 by esearing

After much reading and discussion with the “experts” I have learned a few things about filtration. Any well designed filter will filter water until it either clogs or creates channels for water to bypass the filter media. Maintenance is required … Continue reading →

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Pond Pre Filtration – Waterco Multicyclone 50

Posted on January 14, 2011 by esearing

Being stuck indoors due to extremely cold weather has given me plenty of time to surf the web for solutions to my filtration dilemma. I came across the Waterco Multicyclone 50 Debris Filter, which is a prefilter for sand or … Continue reading →

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Pond Filtration

Posted on January 9, 2011 by esearing

Since I blew my budget I decided against the bead filter to clean the water, opting instead for a bog filter. However since the pond is new and it is winter my bog filter is not yet taking out the … Continue reading →

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My Pond conditions and expenses for 2014 YTD. Expenses 2014 Water bill – $12 monthly Food – $50 every 1.5 months Koi feeder – $60 New filter pads $80 Coral shells for pH stability – $20 Microbelift PL – $20 … Continue reading →

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Spring time parasites and treatments

Posted on April 26, 2013 by esearing

As the water starts to warm up during the spring months so do the parasites and algae. Algae can be controlled by adding Algaefix as a chemical additive or by turning on the UV Sterilizer. String algae will grow well … Continue reading →

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Book – Koi for Home and Garden

Posted on June 4, 2012 by esearing

Koi for home and garden, Glen Takeshita, 1969, revised 1982. This book provides an interesting look at the past beliefs about koi. The opening remarks about history is likely to confuse todays koi keeper since he talks of hundreds of … Continue reading →

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Books – Koi2Kichi

Posted on May 8, 2012 by esearing

I just received a copy of Koi2Kichi and Koi Crazy by Peter Waddington. Peter is a leading authority on Koi in England. His initial book published in 1995 was, and still is the bible for most serious koi keepers. It … Continue reading →

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Filter considerations for your pond

Posted on April 26, 2012 by esearing

Whether you own a garden puddle or extra large swimming pool for koi there are some things to consider when it comes to filtration. This article will not discuss which filter is best/worst but will hopefully help you narrow down … Continue reading →

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Alternatives to Koi for a watergarden or small pond

Posted on April 4, 2012 by esearing

So you have a lovely watergarden, shallow and full of plants, or are planning one, and have come to the realization that it is not the correct environment for Koi. Koi require a certain type of pond to thrive and … Continue reading →

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