Mastering All Pond Filters: The Ultimate Guide to Perfect & Clear Water in Your Pond

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  • Опубліковано 8 лип 2024
  • The pond filter is the heart of the pond for most man-made aquatic ecosystems. However when it comes to maintenance so many people struggle and tend to neglect it and the pond altogether.
    It can be a case where the filter is just too small or too much debris in the pond but in most cases, the pond filter can be adapted to help all pond keepers to make maintenance a breeze.
    We recommend that you have a filter that can accommodate a drain, this will enhance your system and make it super easy for when it comes to cleaning.
    If you would like to see the video we made about sizing up the correct size pond filter, you ca find that video here:
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  • @dashingdave928
    @dashingdave928 Рік тому +6

    Brilliant. Brilliant. Brilliant. I was about to give up and fill in my 25 year old pond because all the "so called" professional advice I was getting had left me confused and befuddled as to what was the best thing to do to revive the pond and care for it. I have learnt more in one day listening to you and your understanding what pond keeping is all about than I have in months of trying to get the right help and advice from countless other "pondmen." I appreciate all you have to say and the simple, clear, understandable way that you say it. I only wished that I lived near to you. You would have my business and gratitude all the time. As it is you have motivated me to get out there and get on with it knowing now the best way to do so. Thank you so very much for the help I was so desperately needed.

    • @thep0ndman
      @thep0ndman  Рік тому +3

      Thanks Dave very kind glad we have helped! More to come…

    • @nh2805
      @nh2805 Рік тому +1

      Definitely go with the advice in this video as it's spot on. Ive just discovered this channel and its great.i couldnt agree more with advice in the video,took me many years to understand what my pond needed and how to get the best from it.whilst keeping it as simple as possible.You have probably met a few koi pond dealers/pond guys. For me there's a big difference in a dedicated koi pond(tank basically) and your average garden koi pond. Most of these koi ponds dont feature plants,gravel or are in sunlight,they'll be no leaf debris etc etc. They focus mainly on the amount of big koi being kept. But your average garden pond is there 1st and foremost because its a nice feature in the garden,its relaxing to sit around and then of course the nature it attracts,then fish.most of our ponds will have plants in or around it,be in sun and have gravel bottoms perhaps. The pondman is right,if you start with a big clean ie empty it pressure wash it down clean everything well,replace filter sponges etc uv bulbs every year you won't go wrong. New oxygenators every season aswell help. I do 1 full draindown every April,clean it all and replace all necessary bits and it works well,it's in full sun and have 13 decent sized koi and it's on a pretty simple filter. Oase 10000 biopress,I have put 2 uvs in system as its full sun,that's another tip if struggling with algae

  • @heftyhefty_
    @heftyhefty_ 8 місяців тому +1

    It’s nice to hear someone discussing the topic from “real world” perspective. Some koi people even frown on having plants or anything in the pond.

    • @thep0ndman
      @thep0ndman  8 місяців тому

      Cheers thanks for the comment…

  • @tonykirby2255
    @tonykirby2255 5 днів тому

    Thanks so much for the videos
    I’ve done a bog filter and a vegetable filter on my koi pond
    It’s working lovely
    Thanks again

  • @philsadler1241
    @philsadler1241 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant, learnt so much from this video. Easy to understand and makes things a lot clearer for a new pond owner like myself. Thank you.

    • @thep0ndman
      @thep0ndman  Рік тому

      Glad it was helpful! thanks for the comment more to come!

  • @DrumFilterRau
    @DrumFilterRau 2 місяці тому

    The drum filter is the most effective, given that it does not need to be cleaned. It has automatic smart cleaning, and good filters have emergency systems and a system that can work without electricity for several hours; when electricity is supplied, the filter turns on and continues its work without any problems.

    • @thep0ndman
      @thep0ndman  2 місяці тому

      They are over expensive and waste water. They also need cleaning at some point, they aren’t magic

  • @mick6427
    @mick6427 Рік тому +1

    Great upload , keep them coming!

    • @thep0ndman
      @thep0ndman  Рік тому +1

      Thanks, will do! cheers for the comment

  • @nh2805
    @nh2805 Рік тому

    Just discovered your channel, very good content from another uk koi pond keeper. Subscribed. Most of what you say in this one is basically what ive learmed over last 10 years about filters and there maintenence. Once youve sussed your system out then they require very little maintenence. Keep up the good work

    • @thep0ndman
      @thep0ndman  Рік тому

      Great work thnx for the comment

  • @daleroberts6857
    @daleroberts6857 Рік тому

    Very nicely explained, sometimes it's what you don't do that makes the difference. You can be too clean, especially with nature. I enjoy seeing how fish live in the wild and I am always amazed how they thrive in difficult conditions.

    • @thep0ndman
      @thep0ndman  Рік тому

      Very true! thanks for the comment appreciate it!

  • @gerritdevos4707
    @gerritdevos4707 Рік тому

    My wife and I started enjoying our koi when we installed the drum filters with bakki showers.

    • @thep0ndman
      @thep0ndman  Рік тому

      Thanks for comment great what ever works for you

  • @debradurling317
    @debradurling317 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your video.
    I had a large biological filter and I hardly ever cleaned it and my pond was the best it ever was
    Now I have a 5 in one I have to maintain it more
    I now have a declorinater that works great some of my fish are over 20 years old just last week I scimmed the leaves and had a few little fish in the nett .
    I agree with you cleaner isn't always better .
    Thank you debbie

    • @thep0ndman
      @thep0ndman  Рік тому

      Thanks for the comment cheers debra

  • @georgecromar4094
    @georgecromar4094 Рік тому +1

    I totally get what you're saying in this video. Next time you work on a pond like this, please test the water parameters and publish them in the video 🙏🏾

  • @roystem
    @roystem Рік тому

    Excellent video!

  • @aengusfoley6694
    @aengusfoley6694 Рік тому +1

    Another informative video. Wish you were closer to where I live so you could look at my pond which has fallen into dis repair. Keep the videos coming. Aengus

  • @sidofmidd
    @sidofmidd Рік тому

    Excellent video 👍

  • @stuartmead844
    @stuartmead844 Рік тому

    Another good vid.

    • @thep0ndman
      @thep0ndman  Рік тому

      Cheers thanks for the comment!

  • @shahnawazvlog6266
    @shahnawazvlog6266 Рік тому +3

    198 Like great channel great content, excellent video love it! always looking forward to your new upload....

  • @Mc674bo
    @Mc674bo Рік тому +1

    Hi to you both , I have now cancelled all my koi channels and have just left yours because it makes so much sense . Just out of curiosity back when I kept koi , my biggest bugbear was fish lice . When you do these major cleanups , do you find any major problems with the fish found that have been left to their own devices ? Thanks again for your time to put these how to videos on UA-cam . Best wishes and kind regards as always. 😀👍👍👍

    • @thep0ndman
      @thep0ndman  Рік тому

      Cheers Marcy really appreciate it

  • @TheDethnite
    @TheDethnite 6 місяців тому

    Was that some shade at DazzleKoi?

  • @timoiepsma128
    @timoiepsma128 Рік тому

    Hello. I got an biosmart 36000 with a 18 watt uv lamp and ist working great! But i just have a lot of algy on the bottom of the liner, which are sometimes come loose and float to the service. Do you have a solution for this ? Can i maybe combine a skimmer and bottom drain to the same pump (aqua forte 10000lph) greetz!

    • @thep0ndman
      @thep0ndman  Рік тому +1

      How much water is in your pond?

    • @timoiepsma128
      @timoiepsma128 Рік тому

      @@thep0ndman arround 8 cubic meters

  • @battleguybarry5973
    @battleguybarry5973 Рік тому +1

    Great videos I've noticed small leeches in my pond are they bad for it

    • @thep0ndman
      @thep0ndman  Рік тому

      no they are normal as long as not covered all your fish! thanks for the comment

    • @battleguybarry5973
      @battleguybarry5973 Рік тому +1

      @thep0ndman I have no fish its a wildlife pond so it's not harmful to rhe frogs and newts many thanks for getting vack to me

  • @amandaphillips7651
    @amandaphillips7651 Рік тому

    The algae is nature’s filter. It consumes the ammonia that the filters usually take away. I run nature aquariums with plants as filters and ponds with bog filters. I’m a fish shops worst nightmare. Our oldest goldfish is 15.

  • @richardsandwell2285
    @richardsandwell2285 Рік тому

    I have an homemade gravel and foam filter made out of a coldwater header/storage tank, it is not working at the moment because I am sorting out a pump. But I have never cleaned it out, I can guarantee if I put on a new pump, the pond would clear within two weeks and be crystal clear. And I have not even lifted the lid on the filter in years.

    • @thep0ndman
      @thep0ndman  Рік тому

      Sounds good thanks for the comment

  • @MrSamurai137
    @MrSamurai137 Рік тому +1

    Wet land filtration is where it’s at!

    • @thep0ndman
      @thep0ndman  Рік тому

      That will work very well thanks for the comment

    • @NicBellamy
      @NicBellamy Рік тому

      Wetland aka bog filters are fantastic - I built one for my "test pond", and it's done such a good job that I'm currently putting together a much bigger one in a second-hand food-grade IBC shipping container for my main pond; this will give me just under 30% of my pond water volume as filter volume. All up it'll cost me about NZD$500 including a pump for it
      The Ozponds YT channel is great for anyone interested in this method of filtration

  • @bubblerings
    @bubblerings Рік тому

    Is it generally alright to water the garden or lawn with the waste water? I a!ways thought so..

  • @robbie2744
    @robbie2744 Рік тому +1

    Music a bit loud very distracting, Other than that very good and informational video 👍🏻

    • @thep0ndman
      @thep0ndman  Рік тому

      Noted! i have had other responses mentioning that it was too quite..perhaps different devices amp it up more than other...may i ask what device did you watch it on? Thanks for comment

    •  Рік тому +1

      @@thep0ndman Hi I also found it a great informative video but the music was too loud. Something more ambient/less intrusive in your speech at the same volume would probably work better. Listening through my PC with M-Audio BX5 speakers. Cheers

  • @KoiRun50
    @KoiRun50 Рік тому

    My pumps are off the bottom. My filters haven’t been cleaned or touched in 6 years! Pumps 24/7/365 non stop with no maintenance.

    • @thep0ndman
      @thep0ndman  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the comment. All the silt etc will be on the bottom in the pond building up. Gonna be a messy one

  • @user-oq6bs1kk7x
    @user-oq6bs1kk7x 4 місяці тому

    thats the proper truth we dont put a filter in the wild and cleen the lakes out nature is our friend

  • @hopefisher6549
    @hopefisher6549 Рік тому

    Teach me to how to keep my water clear

    • @thep0ndman
      @thep0ndman  Рік тому

      just good filtration dont go mad on fish stocks and feeding. Have a good selection of plants, If the pond is in a bad state have it pro cleaned first then filtered properly after thanks for the comment.

  • @jerrychetty2524
    @jerrychetty2524 Рік тому +1

    Best and cheap is a bog filter with plants

    • @thep0ndman
      @thep0ndman  Рік тому +1

      Or just add plants cheers for the comment

  • @KoiCarpKyle2393
    @KoiCarpKyle2393 Рік тому

    Iv got the simplest and easiest set up I know bud that's all.i know old school and simple 💯👍😎🐟

    • @thep0ndman
      @thep0ndman  Рік тому

      Right on! the best way tbf thanks for the comment

  • @marysmithuusi8408
    @marysmithuusi8408 10 місяців тому

    Great info thankyou. Please remove the music very hard to hear your voice.

  • @Auto_Blip
    @Auto_Blip Рік тому

    Why the subtitles which can’t be turned off 😢

    • @thep0ndman
      @thep0ndman  Рік тому

      They are built in to the video...will look to see about a turn off feature but apparently its better to have. You not a fan?

    • @Auto_Blip
      @Auto_Blip Рік тому

      @@thep0ndman I am a fan if I can have them on and off. Been in the ti tube game a while and it’s not common practice to have them permanently on so maybe look into your settings as it’s rather annoying.

  • @Fishaddict1970
    @Fishaddict1970 11 місяців тому

    I’ll always my own that looks way to complicated for a very simple process…. People and aquarists make it way to complex …. You need a pre filter and some lava rocks DONE !!

    • @thep0ndman
      @thep0ndman  11 місяців тому

      thanks for the comment

  • @shireenaliraqia4726
    @shireenaliraqia4726 Рік тому

    Can you please not put that loud music in the background

  • @fattyhamster
    @fattyhamster 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for solid pond maintenance info. The music mix is too loud and is distracting.