No wonder my yard looks like crap... no gardener!
Last edited by Nguyen365; 10-16-2019 at 11:58 PM.
Okie dokie, artichokie! I find this to be absolutely fascinating. Please keep us updated and especially with recommendations for how you'll do it next time! Up until now, I have always to use submerged pumps with good pre filters, but my fish are growing and I keep getting more fish. It's time for a real filtration system. Also, I want to collect good fish poo for my plants! This could actually work for me. But as a filter neophyte, I am perfectly prepared to learn from your mistakes. 😊😊😊
Right on Dovey. Thanks for the love and let's make this hobby fun again. Mistakes will be made and that's okay. It's part of the learning process. If you are afraid of making mistakes you will never learn and grow. I know too many people who are on this forum and hide in darkness afraid of Koiphen Bullies picking at new koipheners. wheres the love in that? Some just want to sell their product and services and I'm okay with that but do it with tact.
This forum is supposed to be for making mistakes, fun learning and growing...
Do you have a YouTube channel let's see your current setup if you dont mind sharing...
Last edited by Nguyen365; 10-17-2019 at 01:34 AM.
Look good so far.. It's up to the job already, collecting a lot of dirty stuff... I think you should consider adding a distribution tray on top of the ceramic rods for better water distribution. I also have concern on the output of the moving bed tote that the screen will clog someday when you are not home and water will overflow and empty your pond.. So, you should monitor it and see if you need to modify it...
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Last edited by Nguyen365; 10-17-2019 at 04:07 AM.
Nguyen365,
Thank you for sharing your efforts with the rest of the forum. I really enjoy threads such as these: showing ingenuity and creativity in building something within the financial means of the average backyard ponder. While I suspect you will discover -- over time -- that your sieve design may require a few adjustments, I think your design is simple, clever, and elegant. You are reminding me of what I used to more-regularly enjoy about this forum. Thanks again, and keep up the great work.
He's right about the structure of it. The way it is now it's very fragile and could break away as the wood starts to get wet and rot. Hopefully you don't have a lot of weight in that top tote. In the aquarium world here is how we build DIY stands out of 2x4s. These are cheap and can probably hold up an entire car. Figure your average 150g aquarium weighs over 1400lbs with water and glass.
Notice how the horizontal studs are tied into the vertical studs:
You then finish it off by placing another vertical stud in between the horizontal studs. The results is an extremely stout structure that can support thousands of pounds.
Last edited by Nguyen365; 10-21-2019 at 10:26 AM.
Check these out from Home Depot, might make it easier: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt...7961/202249707
Last edited by Nguyen365; 10-17-2019 at 01:21 PM.
https://youtu.be/yA688c4zoKE.
DIY filter in testing phases
Changes: removed the mesh that was on the 3 inch PVC it will cause clogs
Planned changes: 1)move the filter and stand closer to the wall