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biofilter
« on: February 27, 2011, 10:27:08 AM »
hi all can someone please post homemade diy for a large biofilter i need a good size one....1300 gph pond and alot of fish...last year i couldn't get it clear...stays green
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Re: biofilter
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2011, 11:21:13 AM »
I know a bio-filter can never be large enough!  Plus more water exchange rate is a definite plus which equals to a stronger pump for a larger filter box.

For my small pond I have two-15 gallons (approx) bio filter boxes and pumps.  Wish I knew the pump ratings.  My pond water has been very clear for past several years except the last Spring. Major problem I had when I found out too many people in my house were feeding the fishies all winter!  Ended up with ugly brown water waste.  Cleared it up by adding extra filter box and pump and threatening to cut off any hands feeding fishies during the winter. Water was the clearest ever this past year!

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Re: biofilter
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2011, 04:53:26 PM »
can you give me pics and instructons on your bio
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Re: biofilter
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2011, 11:42:34 AM »
Although you may need more bio-filtration, a major clue to your green water was contained in your original post..."a lot of fish". Sufficient biofiltration will take care of any Ammonia and NitrIte problems, but the end result is NitrAte which is basically food for any aquatic plants. If you don't have a sufficient number of plants, Nature will supply an abundance of mini-plants (Algae). Frequent 30% water changes will help along with reducing the amount and frequency of feeding, but the ultimate solution is to reduce your fish population or enlarge your pond.

Sorry, but there is no easy answer to this problem

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Re: biofilter
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2011, 07:47:24 AM »
Look up Skippy filter for homemade.  Very easy to do.  Tadpole is so correct too.  My family is also learning too feed the fish lightly.

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Re: biofilter
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2011, 03:14:47 PM »
thanks all of ya...i know i have to get rid of half the fish thats in there    :( but i have too i have 3 pumps with uv's and washable air condition filter in each, one day it will be clear then the next dirty...i feed light now but i don't want them to starve they seem hungry all the time.....
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Re: biofilter
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2011, 03:48:09 PM »
Went back and found this. It was posted by -Greg- a while back. I have built 3 of these and gave one to a friend.
http://www.koiphen.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36550

I love it and its easy to clean.

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Re: biofilter
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2011, 03:53:36 PM »
heres mine from a while back. Still working great.

http://www.americanponders.com/forum/index.php?topic=8271.msg86622#msg86622

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Re: biofilter
« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2011, 07:41:33 AM »
Skippy is easier and works!
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