Pond Filteration For Koi, Koi Pond Options

[infocus]

Think I should start another post here to continue my previous thread since we are discussing about koi.

Pond Filteration

I'm now considering re-designing the pond to 12ft(L) x 4ft(W) x 3ft(H) with a trickle filteration system of 9ft(L) x 2ft(W) X 2ft(H). Considering this re-design, is it suitable for 9 kois?

I have more questions in my mind but would like to find out if this size of pond is sufficient before I ask for more advice. Sorry, I'm new to koi. So bros that are experienced, please bear with me. Thanks.

infocus

[CP]

For serious koi keeper, 1 tonne of water per fish and filtration 1/3 (33%) of pond water volume.

You have 4 tonnes pond water and 1 tonne filtration.What do you think?

IMO if its average koi for fengshui purpose its OK if you are really serious grooming them to 80cm may be its inadequate.

What do you mean by trickle filter for koi?The 'in thing' now seems to be 'Bakki shower' using 'bacteria house'.Its a much simpler setup.Drop by Max Koi farm this weekend and look see look see.

Hope that helps.

[infocus]

For serious koi keeper, 1 tonne of water per fish and filtration 1/3 (33%) of pond water volume.

You have 4 tonnes pond water and 1 tonne filtration.What do you think?

IMO if its average koi for fengshui purpose its OK if you are really serious grooming them to 80cm may be its inadequate.

What do you mean by trickle filter for koi?The 'in thing' now seems to be 'Bakki shower' using 'bacteria house'.Its a much simpler setup.Drop by Max Koi farm this weekend and look see look see.

Hope that helps.

Trickle Filter? Saw that at koi.com.my and seems to be the best so far. As for 'Bakki Shower', is there any info from the web?

If pond size not ideal enough, what will happen to the koi? Besides growing to its fullest in term of size, will that affect their pattern, colour, health, etc.?

Can I know where is Max Koi as well? Thanks.

[CyberET]

affects shape as well..
do more research, and ask ppl who have koi ponds as well
plan carefully, take your time, its gonna save u lots of work and money in future.

[infocus]

affects shape as well..
do more research, and ask ppl who have koi ponds as well
plan carefully, take your time, its gonna save u lots of work and money in future.

Thanks. Is there any farms or lfs that are specialized on koi? Anyone knows, pls PM me. Thanks again.

[The Matrix]

Look for Max @Max Koi farm. Neo Tiew.

[goldrush]

If you are in for certain fish by certain breeders then perhaps the following would help
Momotaro........Max koi
Sakai gosanke is available at JK koi,Nippon koi,Diamond koi.
Hosokai famous for Asagi can be found at Summer
Ogata can be found at Diamond koi
Matsunoseke sanke can be found at summer and nippon
Isumiya/Choguro famous for ogons can be found at Nippon
Chinese koi at be found at C&B

Any further reference needed pls pm me got to go now bye

regards

goldrush

[CyberET]

Cheers for chinese kois! cheap and good provided you qt them properly, hahaha

[CP]

Simply do a search for 'bakki shower' this is the first one found:

http://www.makc.com/bakki.pdf#search='...i%20shower'


Max koi website - www.maxkoifarm.com
There are also those mechanical filtration available eg 'Nexus'.

Shop around for the different types of filtration available before committing,consider these two other options listed which is more space saving before creating your own.

If you visit Max Koi ask around for "Ah Seng",a very friendly employee of his and shd be able to answer most of your queries.

[CyberET]

Simply do a search for 'bakki shower' this is the first one found:

http://www.makc.com/bakki.pdf#search='...i%20shower'
Max koi website - www.maxkoifarm.com
There are also those mechanical filtration available eg 'Nexus'.

Shop around for the different types of filtration available before committing,consider these two other options listed which is more space saving before creating your own.

If you visit Max Koi ask around for "Ah Seng",a very friendly employee of his and shd be able to answer most of your queries.

sounds great, where can i find it in singapore, and how much pet set of bakki shower?

[CP]

Sorry Cyber i dont know the price, but the 'bacteria house' is quite expensive.
Available at Max Koi farm.

[infocus]

Simply do a search for 'bakki shower' this is the first one found:

http://www.makc.com/bakki.pdf#search='...i%20shower'
Max koi website - www.maxkoifarm.com
There are also those mechanical filtration available eg 'Nexus'.

Shop around for the different types of filtration available before committing,consider these two other options listed which is more space saving before creating your own.

If you visit Max Koi ask around for "Ah Seng",a very friendly employee of his and shd be able to answer most of your queries.

Yo cpiw, thanks for the info. 'Bakki shower' seems to be the improved version of trickle filter with outstanding 'bacteria house'. Read a lot about the system these 2 days. Sounds very good to me. The only downside is the size of the filter. Don't know can conceal or not?

Will have a look at Max Koi one of these days.

[CP]

The only downside is the size of the filter.

Huh? This is much much smaller than conventional ones!

[goldrush]

Hi infocus

Included here is a pic of my 8 ton filter

Notice on top pf the cascading water feature,the wooden platform house my filters

[goldrush]

This is another view from the side.
The filters comprises of five separate chambers and lie underneath the wooden planks which can be lifted up for maintenance