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jtpondss
02-18-2005, 10:07 PM
i curentlly have a 1200 gal. pond with 5 koi 2 12-14'' rest 6-8'' , i have a bottom pump eventually going to a 12' stream into a bio-falls, my question is what additional filtration is recomended. have no rocks, using a 1800 gph pump now.

Cowiche Ponder
02-19-2005, 12:19 AM
a bottom pump, as in an in pond pump? If so, you can probably save yourself some money in electricity getting an out of pond pump. Bottom drain fed to a small vortex and/or filter box and then pumped to the falls.

Not sure what the balance is on your bio-falls as far as bio vs mechanical. Trickle tower would be a good one to increase bio, the filter box idea can increase mechanical. Is there a problem with the pond specifically that you feel you need to upgrade?

Noahsnana
03-05-2005, 11:54 AM
Bump

What are the symptoms of the pond for the need to upgrade? It might help in suggestions.