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Thanks for the idea. I checked source and it is ammonia free. So the source seems entirely fish respiration. As stated in OP, it's already all NH4....

Brent: I am not advocating for 6 bottom drains. Just pointing out that the 4-6 radius is (like pumps) situational based upon the design of the...

Backwashing is a reversal of flow and the term is used often to describe cleaning the filter or component. So true a SG is not backwashed but does...

I would not dissagree: Yes, I think they make their living with other lines of pumps and probably got into selling pond stuff as a new market. ...

The link to the UV just shows "This product can't be shipped to your region"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNgSLB3EzLE

My guess is they will probably go away when the skin thickens...How big are they now? Looks like fun!

Have you checked the source? The source water you are putting in could have high ammonia I think. I would dose Seachem Safe every two days or...

I did a KH TEST! The number of drops to turn it to yellow was 2?:no:

All flexible coatings for concrete including polyurea can be iffy if you have seasonal ground water pressure pushing in. Many failures posted and...

Thanks Grumpy, Yes the blasting thing is a bit odd, but apparently a subdivision behind our property was being constructed and they ran into a ton...

Do you have pictures of the eggs/larvae? Also, can you test your Ammonia, Nitrates etc so we have a baseline to work with? Any sores on the fish?

I'm going ahead with an order of two of the XPES branded 300W UVC induction lamps. I heard from a local food service process engineer that they...

I was thinking the exact same thing on the filter... its not efficient. On the next water change I am planning to: 1. Add a layer of hydroton or...

Is there an old retaining wall between the "filter" tank and the upper pond? It would appear there is a wall that may have separated the two, but my...

Most likely safe after cure period. Best to contact mfg. Epoxy or expanding urethane available. I've seen a zoo using to repair an aquatic...

Beautiful and unique pond set up. Richard helped me understand that it could take 2-3 weeks after a successful fluke treatment for the fish to stop...

All three are pretty blooms but the Datura is awesome!

hmm, hadn't thought about using that type of material, interesting idea-- are all the products/compounds used for that application fish safe?

I could be wrong, but I don't think that you are getting the best use of the matting in the filter. Most of the water is going over the top and not...

Don't try to hit a particular pH value. They are happy in a wide range of pH values, but they are not happy if the pH is jumping around. Get a good...

Hello Masa. Welcome to Koiphen. We love seeing pics of our members turtle. :) There is another forum you may like to check out too. It has...