The inner workings of my simple balcony koi pond filtration system. Filter size – 1′3″ (L) x 2′ (W) x 1′ (D). Filter is made up of only two chambers: 1st chamber consists of: 1 x PVC stand 2 x bio-filter foam mats 2 x mesh bag crushed corals 1 x mesh bag ceramic bio rings 2nd chamber consists of: 36 x bio balls 2 x japanese filter mats 50% water change is implemented once every two weeks. Filter is cleaned once a week due to its small capacity.
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Japanese Koi Pond for the Condominium / Apartment Dweller. Fiberglass tank with treated Nyatoh wood finishing. Specs: Tank – 5′6″ (L) x 2′ (W) x 2′4″ (D) Filter – 1′3″ (L) x 2′ (W) x 1′ (D) Water spout – 4″ (L) x 8″ (W) Glass Window – 3′ (L) x 1′5″ (D) x 10mm thick 1 unit Mini Pump 1 unit UV-7W Lighting 1 unit low voltage underwater 12V/50W spot light w/ halogen bulb 1 lot Filter Medias (corals, brushes, bio balls, filter mats) 13 Koi’s in video (all between 6-8 inches) : 2x Sanke 1x Tancho Sanke 1x Kohaku 1x Showa 1x Shiro Bekko 1x Aka Hajiro (large scales) 1x Doitsu Karashigoi 1x Budo Goromo 1x Shusui 1x Asagi 1x Chagoi 1x Ochiba Shigure 2x Albino Pleco Music : Rin’ – Sakura Sakura To ensure koi’s stay ‘mini’, I’ve implemented a system that has so far proved successful for me. Koi’s are only fed once a day – from Monday to Friday with Wheat Germ and from Saturday to Sunday with Spirulina. 50% water change is implemented once every two weeks. Filter is cleaned once a week due to its size. Overstocking in the tank has naturally caused the fish to remain small in size. In addition, many of these koi’s are from specially chosen stock, where the parent koi have not grown more than 12-14 inches. With the knowledge that not every koi has potential to become jumbo, I am in the process of trying to create my own bonsai or toy koi stock. In the six months since they’ve been in the tank, none of them have grown in length by more than 2cm (less than an inch). They have grown a bit …
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This is a view of my other clear water garden with more advice. (I fought green water from July – Labor Day this year until my waterfall pump gave up the ghost. It had been slowly pumping less and less water and I didn’t realize it. As soon as I replaced it with a new efficient pump, my water cleared up within days. Final word of advice is to have a pump that can pump 3/4 of your water thru the filter hourly.)
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Fish feeding frenzy at the Mobot Garden koi pond. A treasured memory of one of the few happy moments in my life. When in Missouri, make sure to check it out!! www.mobot.org 4344 Shaw Blvd Saint Louis, MO 63110 (314) 577-9400
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Koi Fish Kohaku metallic New Garden Pond Rock Gard Waterfalls Tropical Effect Feeding My Fry Heron Netting Palm Waterfeature water feature natural
Filed under Garden Bridges by on Sep 20th, 2010. 10 Comments.
