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yes I noticed that too! :)

Who’s John?!😂….

Hi there Tina- thanks for watching and commenting! Each light plugs directly into the included oase transformer (which can be positioned submersed in the pond or outside above water level). The one single power supply lead from the transformer then needs to be connected to a power supply-either via a standard socket, exterior switch box etc etc. Although I haven’t done so you could connect the oase transformer to the input of a photocell such as the below link, then the output from the photo cell to a power supply. This will allow operation of the lighting via an automatic light sensor! www.superlecdirect.com/8485-ellumiere-automatic-light-sensor/?hsa_acc=5149061780&hsa_cam=17724182852&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw4ri0BhAvEiwA8oo6F6sNK3MCiepENgJTduQVPFCNhYtm7OxHNbyT_Yb3OfAeQOsUmFww4xoCtwgQAvD_BwE Best, Ed

Although looking at this particular sensor looks like you would need one for every light and these aren’t submersible- so do some research before purchasing anything! Look ideally for a mains voltage light sensor that can be plugged in before the transformer! Best, Ed

And you’re a legend for saying so😉✌️

Hi there, thanks for watching and commenting! You’d be surprised how much wildlife even a small frugal pond will support-something of this size in an established garden could comfortable attract literally dozens of frogs, not to mention newts and lots of other aquatic insects and invertebrates. Best, Ed

Thanks for your kind words and for watching and commenting- the pond looks even nicer this summer! Best, Ed

Hi there! Welcome to the channel and thanks so much for watching and commenting. I get asked this quite frequently regarding Bog/ wetland filtration in ponds; my reasoning for not using such methods for filtration is because I’m building Ponds for paying clients, who’s expectations are for their pond to have clean, clear water and utilising equipment that can be easily maintained by them (or me if I’m called in to service their pond!). For me, using modern filtration equipment such as displayed on my videos means I can essentially guarantee clear water-using some simple formulas any volume of water can clarified when utilising the correct size pump, filter and uvc. They same cannot be said for natural wetland filtration. I love the concept but it’ll take a while for a wetland filtration system to establish and mature and although only occasional, such systems will require maintenance and when they do it’ll be a bigger and more specialist job then performing a simple clean on, for example a pressurised filter system. I hope one day a client requests such a system as I’d love to build one! Best regards, Ed

@@CrystalClearAquatics do work around Manchester area to give me a quote because I'm buying a property and want to install a pond with wetlake filter system

@@gregjones2858 Im afraid that’s quite a distance from me and too far for me to be able to offer my services! Best, Ed

He he! Hope so! Thanks for watching and commenting! Best, Ed

Thanks for watching and commenting! Best, Ed

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! Best, Ed

Thanks so much for watching and commenting Peter and glad you’ve found my videos useful! Good luck with your build! Best, Ed

Hi there, thanks for watching and commenting! I get asked this question A LOT!! (And mention it on pretty much every video involving the use of mortar😂) my regular mix (which I use for all internal pond edging/walling, slab laying etc) is a 4/1 ratio. Two sharp, two soft and one cement with some added plasticiser. Hope that helps and good luck with your build! Best, Ed

They’re there Paul-right at the end of the video!😉 Best, Ed

@@CrystalClearAquatics well that will teach me not to stop the video at 20 mins in 😆

Hi there! Thanks for watching and commenting! With your enlargements you’re effectively doubling the water volume, which will have more of a demand on your filtration system. If you’re not adding more fish then I’d be confident that your filter would still be suitable to maintain clear water, but with the addition of more fish the balance could be tipped and you may struggle to keep the water clear. I would continue using your filter kit and monitor water quality/clarity visually. If in the future your struggle to keep the pond clear then upgrading your filtration would be sensible. Best, Ed

@@CrystalClearAquatics Thank you 😁

Hi Emma, Thanks for watching and commenting- this is prob my most commonly asked question alongside “why don’t I include wetland filters in my designs”!! Yes, the mortar/cement will release lime and other harmful chemicals initially. When i’m building a pond i’ll let as much stonework as possible sit and soak in the pond water for a couple of weeks before fully draining, jet washing and re-filling. The majority of the lime (which is the main concern as this will buffer the water and make it very hard and alkaline) will be removed this way. I’d then wait for a good 4/6 weeks before adding livestock and potentially look to performing small partial water changes monthly (approx 20%) for the first six months or so after its been built to keep lime levels to a minimum. Hope that helps! Best, Ed

Thanks for watching and commenting and glad you enjoyed it! Best, Ed

Hi Helen, thanks for watching and commenting! Yes absolutely-very easy to split your Typha minima; you’ll find it easier to remove it entirely from the basket and may need to sacrifice the basket to do so. Once out of the pond carefully lay it down and gently tease apart the root mass-you’ll find lots of small rhizomous roots with shoots. Simply separate some of these and they’ll be good to pass on to your friend! Best, Ed

@@CrystalClearAquatics Thank you. I'll give it a go

I have just raised the same issued too after having marine tank which is one the hardest to keep right... I know lol and very expensive too.

Thanks for watching and commenting- I’ll have to do a video on why I don’t include wetland filters in my designs one day- its prob my most commonly asked question!! The simple and honest answer is because I need to incorporate simple reliable filtration methods that I can guarantee will maintain clean and clear water immediately, wont require a settling in or maturing period and are simple for myself, or clients to maintain on a regular basis. Wetland filtration is a fantastic concept and has been used for many many years in ponds reliably, however its impossible for me to guarantee clear water to a client with the use of such methods, and many people are not keen to wait for a system to mature before their ponds are clear. Maintenance on such natural systems- although less frequent then using more modern equipment- can be a much more intensive job, often involving fully draining and clearing sediment that has accumulated. Something that many people just aren’t prepared or capable of doing themselves. I’d love one day to implement a wetland filter into my designs however! As for surface skimmers- they have they’re place in a pond-particular in a koi pond and I have included them occasionally into some of my builds, but in general almost every pond I maintain over the years that has included a skimmer has some form of issue on a regular basis! Usually the skimmer basket blocking too regularly (which shows they are effective!!), floating skimmers blocking and floating to the surface etc etc… they have their place and I’ll always allow scope for additional installations should surface filtration be required in the future, but to me is not a necessity in general. Best regards, Ed

@CrystalClearAquatics I really appreciate your thorough & comprehensive reply Ed, thanks; what you say makes total sense & I guess reflects the desire for practicality over idealism I guess, which clearly is of significance to your clients, and you've git to give them what they want right? I guess it boils down to bogs and skimmers being a labour of love for enthusiasts compared to convenience for others, albeit probably at a financial cost in terms purchase of expensive filtration equipment! (And most of your clients don't look short of a bob or two!!) 😅

@CrystalClearAquatics reason I asked this, because I moving into my new house in next 7 weeks and I want to build a pond and thinking to include a bog filter system...do you work in Manchester area?

Good to hear! Thanks very much for watching and commenting! Best, Ed

Oh nevermind I just noticed a comment already asked. Thanks.

Sorry someone beat me to it!! Thanks for watching and commenting! Best, Ed

@CrystalClearAquatics since I feel bad that you didn't get to answer something, lol. How much do you charge for a "standard" pond? Like a 6x6x3, fully rocked in with a skimmer and waterfall? And how fast would you get that done? I understand there's a ton of variants but still.

Sounds amazing! Thanks for watching and commenting! Best, Ed

Thanks Helena! Good luck with the new pond and thanks for watching and commenting! Best, Ed

Looking at the garden I think they can afford it 😂

Agreed! They are def high end, but ‘you gets what you pay for’ and they are very good!

Hi there! Thanks for watching and commenting-is water leaking from the hose connection where it screws onto the filter, or from where the hose is attached to the hose connection? If the former it’ll be the o rings haven’t seated correctly. Switch the pump off unscrew the hose tails , remove the o ring and check for and kinks/debris on them then refit and screw back on. Be careful when screwing back on the hose tail as the O rings can move out of place quite easily. Tighten till you meet resistance then torque a little more. Don’t over tighten as this can push the o ring out of shape and case a leak. If water is leaking from the hose then remove the hose from the hose tail connection, add some ptfe tape to the hose tail, refit hose and tighten with a suitable hose clip/jubilee clip. Good luck and hope this helps. Best, Ed

Thank you, glad you found it useful! Best, Ed

Hi there, thanks for watching and commenting! In general I like to ensure at least 6” of rock is submerged, but no more then 12” so digging the edging rock shelf between 6”/12” below maximum water level is what i’d aim for. Note I said water level and not ground level- you’ll need to decide what maximum water level you want to achieve and work all levels from this. Hope that helps! Best, Ed

Hi Seth, thanks for watching and commenting! Re non genuine filter foams- simply doing an online search for “filter foams for Oase filtoclear (add your filter model)” will throw up a mix of genuine and non genuine products (does in the UK in any case). Look for the cheapest ones and they’ll generally be unbranded replicas. As for replacing the filter media- great idea and in principle this could work however you wont be able to do any form of backwashing as such as there wont be any compression within the K1 media. The cleaning mechanism relies on compression of the filter foams- squeezing out muck which is flushed away. Best regards, Ed

@@CrystalClearAquatics thanks for the reply. In the US, no generics show up, have been searching for some time. 🥺 Wasn't looking for compression, was just thinking the gentle pumping would loosen and allow the K1 to self clean . Thanks again.

Thanks for watching and commenting and good shout-the Aquael range of pumps is very competitive! However I doubt we’re comparing like for like on a fair basis and without knowing all the stats of the Aquajet pump, such as lift and comparing both pumps performances at different head heights it’s impossible to compare accurately. This is where rotor design is key-and where Oase have spent a lot of money researching- although both pumps may deliver comparable flow rates at zero head height (water level) I’d be interested to make comparisons at differing head heights and hose lengths. I would be pretty confident the Oase pump has a much better performance curve then the cheaper model, not to mention additional features such as the smart link, SFC control, second outlet etc. Thanks for highlighting this though! Best, Ed

@@CrystalClearAquatics I watch all your videos from the beginning. I love your way of recording and your approach to the subject, as well as your love for nature. I don't know if your comparison will be objective since you cooperate with Oase, but I'd be happy to watch such a film. I have had Aquael pumps in two ponds for many years, but maybe you will convince me to change to Oase :) Sorry for my English. I'm better at talking and listening than writing. 😄

Hi there, thanks for watching and commenting and for asking such a good question! You’re right- water removed from the pond and stored in static tanks will quickly deteriorate and change from the state it was originally in in the pond, particularly so if livestock are removed and stored separately. That said the water wont ‘go bad’ as such and will still be more preferable to use then filling the pond directly with tap water. Adding aeration or some sort of water movement to storage tanks if the water is to be held for a great length of time (more then a few weeks) would be beneficial. Hope this helps! Best regards, Ed

Thanks for your kind words! Best, Ed