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elizabeth
Koi Lover

Sep 8, 2005, 3:53 PM

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hi All, hi ben!!!

how's koi?? haven't chat in a while.. well guys can u help me. i am planning to buy a filter that can accomodate up to 2000 ltr. well since i have started i had 3 water pump and 2 aquarium filter in which if i add them up it can circulate 5000 ltr.Crazy but in my case i really need a filter that can clear the debris and the algae. because every single time i went to the pet shop they will always offered me a pump or Aquarium filter.

now i am looking for an actual filter with the Uv clarifier to make to water crystal clear is that correct? any suggestion on what i need to buy??? i was trying to build my own filter last time i works but now i dont have the time to make it. and since if i buy the filter there always be a waranty and around how much is the price?? i m based in sydney.

the type and model of the filter wil be appreciated


thank youAngelic


Koi38
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Sep 8, 2005, 5:55 PM

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G'day Liz and welcome to forumWink

I never really bought a filter before, I like making them coz its funWinkTongue and as far as I know Ben is the same. Home made filters works better, IMHOSmile If you check out Ben(Koiguyoz) web site you'll see his diy TT and my diy Drum filter that's been running for the last 4 to 5 yrs now. Good luckSmile

rgds,
Jon

PS: Where abouts in Sydney are you???

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koiguyoz
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Sep 9, 2005, 9:34 PM

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Yeap I'm the same!!!

I just built another filter 2 weeks ago...I disagreed with my previous filter and promptly put it into retirement.

There are both pros and cons to buying and making your own filter.

Pros:
*Often cheaper than a commercial filter
*Allows you to learn how to put things together
*Allows you to learn about hydrodynamics (hehehe)
*Makes you think about specific surface area and nitrosomonas and nitrobacter (as you can see I'm a very interesting guy hehehe)
*etc

Cons:
*Trying to find the right parts
*....



elizabeth
Koi Lover

Sep 11, 2005, 9:30 PM

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Hi Jon and Ben!!!

Finally i made my own filter, take my whole weekend. i spend 1 whole day making it and 1 whole day in the Bunnings warehouse , getting the material... got blister and cuts! it was fun though. thanks for u guys, that encouraging and ispire me to make filter..

now, im just going to wait for the result. i will keep an up to date. now the water still green, buat a bit clearer... hopefully it will be gone within 2-3 months!!

cheers, im in St Clair



liz


Koi38
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Sep 11, 2005, 10:10 PM

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Hi Liz,

Good for you. The main thing was you had fun building your own filterWink What materials and media did you use for your filter/s??? Do you have any pix???

rgds,
Jon

"DuKu Friendly"
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"No one is ever too old to know better"

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koiguyoz
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Sep 12, 2005, 8:21 PM

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i spend 1 whole day making it and 1 whole day in the Bunnings warehouse , getting the material... got blister and cuts!
 ...now that sounds familiar to me! I'm very glad to hear what you've accomplished. Once the pond clears, and the water is so sparkling clear, you're gonna be smiling from ear to ear! So, Liz, did you eventually get the 300 litre tank? We would be interested to see photos of the progress :) Ciao bella! - Senor Ben


elizabeth
Koi Lover

Sep 13, 2005, 1:49 PM

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G DayLaugh

how r u guys??

i used lava rocks for my filter Shocked . i'll probably will take the pict on the weekend.

see ya

cheers,

liz


elizabeth
Koi Lover

Sep 13, 2005, 1:54 PM

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well ben! i saw ur water tank that that is huge - or should i called it gigantic for the size of my pond Pirate.

i got the 75 Ltr basket, am in uni at the moment so cant write too much.
finally its good to see my kois swimming arround. they tend to eat a lot now. probably because of the condition on the water.

cheers,

liz

pond update :water not that green anymore because i have to fill it with fresh water about 3/4 of the water gone.Unsure


Koi38
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Sep 13, 2005, 7:24 PM

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Hi Liz,

I'm fineWink not sure about BenCrazyTongue Ben are you thereLaugh

Lava rocks are good for TT or BS filterSmile. If you're using it as wet filter(bio) it will clog eventually and a pain in the butt to cleanCrazy

IMHOWink

rgds,
Jon

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koiguyoz
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Sep 13, 2005, 9:25 PM

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I'm here!!!!

Although I'm usually found hanging out by the ponds (and waiting for them to spawn :)).

 
 
 



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