This video talks about the most important type of pond filtration for maintaining crystal clear pond water. In the video I mentioned some other videos and helpful resources. You can find them below.
Building a high flow filter- https://youtu.be/TMSoMHtL1Ug
Building a large bog filter- https://youtu.be/EBYkdHKW4Mo
Building a bog filter in a barrel- https://youtu.be/zvoOCq3gcTc
Building a mini bog filter- https://youtu.be/xLQBmu5Bb1s
Formulas I use when designing a pond with bog filter- https://ozponds.com/pond-equipment/
Designing a bog filter- https://youtu.be/3d_dx0Drn04
Experimenting with anoxic filtration- https://youtu.be/wy34Di4gwqU
Bio-ball filter media for growing bacteria- https://amzn.to/3Uar9Ry
High flow waterfall filter on amazon- https://amzn.to/3KA0eLM
Pond bacteria products on amazon- https://amzn.to/439NSBe
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would it be possible for you yo give my little uk channel a mention 🎉🎉
Thank you! Excellent video, very helpful!
How do you find the white clouds going mate? I'm down in Gippsland and have just slapped together a roughly 12k litre pond and want to put a pair of turtles in come summer and have been wondering what fish species to use. Already got my hands on some pygmy perch and tandanus
What type of bush is next to the pond?
Dang dude! That pond is clearer than the glass of water I just drank 🥃😯
🐠🐟🐠🐟🐸🍻👍🏻
Another great video Kev . I have a more tricky situation as I am off grid (big pumps are huge electrical loads) and the pond is pretty big. Moreover its inhabited by lots of tilapia,, some smaller fish, and turtles moved in from the surrounding area. Even circulating the water once a day is not likely to happen let alone once an hour. I have put in a filter similar to what you describe (inspired by your previous videos) with about 20 feet of pebbles 18" inches deep and Im pumping the water up through that channel . But its not such high volume maybe 400gph. The pond meanwhile is around 100 feet in diameter and goes from 3-6 feet depth. Around the edges there is natural plant growth. Theres not much rocks in the pond other than in the channel I mentioned. The pond had a good foot depth of "muck" at the bottom which is not pleasant for swimming. My thoughts were to have the muck excavated and maybe add some rocks and harvest many fish. Otherwise Im out of ideas. Anything I can do that you can recommend? I dream big- Id really love to have a clear swimming pond that I can also fish for dinner as desired:). Maybe its unrealistic, but I really hope it isn't.
Is there an online pond plant supply shop that anyone recommends? There's nothing locally available. Thanks!
Yet another fine video from you, my guru Pondanda. I'm still working on my first pond, but to be ready when the time comes: Will you please help me figure which video deals with your "struggles with stringy algae"?
Your Amazing!
Hey kev, this is my bog filter from last summer
https://youtu.be/uQQOF-luTc0
And this is under the water
https://youtu.be/4bdWN-Yfqaw
Pretty heavily stocked for the size of pond. It's been on the go for nearly ten years now, I've only serviced the bog three times, they're just so effective
Good idea to suggest related videos (and products) in a more structured order. One question for this video: what is the definition of healthy pond water? Useful and informative videos as always. Keep it up 🙂
Have you tried reverse flow undergravel? I know some people who are using that in all their koi ponds now. but I'm not sure exactly how it's all set up.
I finished my duck pond after rebuilding it 5 times due to varying rookie mistakes (I should have paid more attention to your videos😇). I have 2 bog filters and a skimmer. Due to the ducks being a muddy mess (and no doubt pooping in the water), I am having trouble keeping the pond water clear. It gets muddy after about 6 hours and stays that way. I have a solids handling pump and the bog filters are capturing many muddy particles but it doesn't seem to make a lot of difference. It's a new pond so I suspect adding plants to the bog filters will help. Minimizing the dirt around the pond should help keep the ducks from dragging dirt into the pond. I'm thinking of adding a 3rd bog filter and adding some sponges to the filters. I think that will help some. It seems I have a long way to go before I figure this out. Thanks for all your videos!!!
p.s. Floculent really didn't help…because ducks. lol.
I like this video. I thought that your graphics were very useful in helping one to understand the cycle in a pond. So it is true then that there are some bacteria that will breakdown nitrate to a gas ?
I expect that you are using a DC pump. I’ve been looking at the DC pumps you have been recommending. How do you prevent the controller and the power supply from getting moisture inside and shorting out the electronics? Greatly enjoy your videos. My pond in western Canada is a solid block of ice, waiting for spring.
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Is stringy algae bad for pond?
I am not going to lie. I am jealous of your pond.
Great video. I love the clarity of your pond. 👌👏👏👏
Great video
Of all the pond videos I watched, built by pros or DYI, I find that I enjoy your ponds the most. If I ever build one, it will mimic your technique!
Nicely done 👍🏼