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Trying to see them on day one can just about give somebody a headache. But If I get close and gently move the spawning material, I can easily see...

Good evening folks I know what they say no pictures it didn't happen well this is going to be one of those updates, these last two days during the...

Get yourself a complete test kit, preferably drop type like the API kits, ammonia, nitrite, high range pH, and KH. If you are going to transfer, be...

Increasing the KH will usually increase the bio colonies as the pH is stable morning to evening, which is easier on the fish. All filters go through...

It depends on what kind of system you want. I use the vortex filters to make the bead filter's job easier and more efficient because it doesn't get...

I would aerate the water as much as you can, maybe do a 25% water change. Sometimes when you clean the pond you disturb the sediment and can cause...

The grey spot on the back? You can either treat with iodine once and observe, or get tricideneo, mix with fish slime, and rub it in the area, and...

So here's what I meant, my waterfall has algae/moss growth and I can tell they are trapping debris and making the water clear, because periodically...

Those particles are quite big and suspended so filtering them out should be easy. The trick is working out how to clean your filters easily....

Did you add a seive and bead filter onto the RDF or did you replace the RDF? Did it reduce or increase maintenance time?

I imagine it works similarly to the DIY nexus filters I’ve just recently come across. I do like the convenience and form factor of an all in one but...

Im not an expert on anything but did do some research on bead filters as I recently had to purchase one and a couple of points I found: 1. I...

That is a pretty amazing setup, unfortunately I don't have the space and the filtration setup is actually inside of an indoor utility room. ...

Goldfish have a much smaller biomass (less biological filtration demand) and don't stir up the bottom sediment as much as KOI (simpler mechanical...

For sinking media, look towards PETE which is polyethylene terephthalate. It has a density of 1.38-1.39 gm/ml. Unfortunately biofilm will still...

Yea, apparently it's plastic sinking media, they are round, dense, and smooth though. I have a bio-mechanical before the sand filter, and the sand...

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I looked up Perma-Bead but they arent glass. Hopefully it works out well for you. Before you purchase, have you considered the raw HDPE granules?...

I have this bead call perma bead, supposedly it's being used professionally in zoos, and supposedly is non-clog and non-biofilm forming. Anyhow,...

Place lid loosely on top while silicone is fresh. It's only to create a smooth uniform thickness of silicone while it cures. You want the cured...

Now we wait another 24hrs to see numbers coming up hopefully this short weather snap didn't hurt things every thing is ready all post 2 pictures one...

Matt your on the right track but I don't think we will see anything goshiki like, there were if I remember correctly 4 or 5 different crosses to...

Sean with the little information I have gathered thru out the year's if I was to take a guess; we will see kohaku, soragoi, benigoi, shiro muji, a...

I thought was doing pretty good. Cleared out ponds that feed the larger one wiht the fish. I have a bead filter thatI turned back on...its turned...

Yeah, I was wondering if this type of crossing would yield kohaku and ochiba, with ginrin and non-ginrin versions of each. And also chagoi, soragoi,...

Thanks. He's been growing fast. From that photo of them together in post #601, he does look a little longer.

Orlando, I know predicting into the future of a first-time spawn is next to impossible, but what are your expectations on what might emerge from this...

When you " place the lid on top " , are you latching it with the clips so it's under pressure, or just resting it on top ?

I don't have a ZAKKI Seive but I have made my own gaskets and O rings for pressure filters. What I use is DOW 795 silicone (neutral cure) on the...

The female kohaku was born here in 2020 and she's around 22" the Ginrin Ochiba arrived here last year and he was about 14" that would put him at 3yrs...

I haven't tried glass beads personally, just offering my opinion. I would take the path of least resistance and simply replace the sand with your...

Would you say the backwash with blower agitation is good enough to completely remove your vortex and mechanical pre-filters? Because eliminating...

I learnt the hard way. KH IS THE BEST MEDICATION YOU CAN KEEP IN YOUR POND 24 HOURS A DAY !!!!! :yes: :shrug: