I’ve wondered about the beneficial bacteria application myself. I’m glad you mentioned that. I’ve been putting it into my moving bed filter too. It’s gonna end up there at some point anyway, right… I guess I need to try chucking it into the pond itself then. It’s so cool that you pay attention to even the smallest of details. 😊
Hi Andy, I’ve used PSB Bactoplus for a couple of years now and yes you are supposed to put directly into your pond but it does no harm to put into the filters either.
Some years ago, I finally gave up covering the pond. No matter what I did, the winter storms would flip off the polycarbonate sheeting. I have had the pond get cold enough for a thin covering of ice, but winters are rarely that cold in the London area. I have yet to lose a fish to winter.
Bacto plus is a lactic acid bacteria, lactic acid bacteria do not need light to survive or function. They are anaerobic, meaning they thrive in environments without oxygen. Their primary role is to convert sugars into lactic acid, and they can do this in dark or oxygen-poor conditions. This is why they are commonly used in fermentation processes (like yogurt production) and in biological filters for ponds and aquariums, where light is not required for their activity.
Great video as always Andy 👍 Have you thought about enclosing your pond, rather than covering? I'm about to enclose my pond for the 3rd winter, but it still gives me access to the pond inside the enclosure. Dave @edenkoipond has just done his as well. You probably need to create a roof of some sort though I guess 🤔 That Bactoplus Fresh PSB is awesome stuff. Used 4 litres in the last few months. I've ways out it in my Nexus, as it'll get pumped round the pump. Hope you're well.
Hiya, Thanks for that. I have been considering putting a top on the pond so I can enclose it over winter instead of covers.. What ball park of cash do you recon are we talking as that would be the decider if it happens or not..🤔🤔😉👍
Hiya, glad you enjoyed the video. OJ seems to want to float just on the surface in that corner since that scare I had with him earlier on in the year. Seems happy enough and eating, so I've not bothered him.. 😊👍
I dont think it really matters where you introduce the PSB. The water is constantly being turned over so the photosynthetic bacteria will be distributed throughout the whole water column.
No covers yet..at least another 4 weeks before I decide. They have been washed down and are ready. Why don't you leave the inlet covered all year round. Do you leave the skimmer in the pond all year round ? Enjoy your Mondays. I'll take it..thanks.
Hiya, I uncover it so its not showing bubble wrap through the summer. I was looking at boxing it in? I have been leaving the skimmer in the water all year round so the motor doesn't dry out if it's left out over winter..😉👍
Hi 👋, lot's to do out in the garden now preparing for the winter good to see bear lending a paw and jaw with the pruning 😅, my old girl prefers to stay in her bed these days. Gwen 🧓
Hiya, I hoping for a mild winter this year, but expecting a harsh winter again.. The Bear does like to eat any sticks he can get hold of and luckily spits it out for me to clean up later..😊👍
Got mine on last weekend andy holding at 14.7c manchester
I’ve wondered about the beneficial bacteria application myself. I’m glad you mentioned that. I’ve been putting it into my moving bed filter too. It’s gonna end up there at some point anyway, right… I guess I need to try chucking it into the pond itself then. It’s so cool that you pay attention to even the smallest of details. 😊
Hi Andy, I’ve used PSB Bactoplus for a couple of years now and yes you are supposed to put directly into your pond but it does no harm to put into the filters either.
Great video Andy (as usual) AND!!!! HAPPY MONDAYS matey
Hiya, glad you enjoyed the video...😉👍
Some years ago, I finally gave up covering the pond. No matter what I did, the winter storms would flip off the polycarbonate sheeting. I have had the pond get cold enough for a thin covering of ice, but winters are rarely that cold in the London area. I have yet to lose a fish to winter.
I used to get a completely iced over pond of an inch of ice before I had the covers.. I can get really cold up here..🥶🥶😊
Bacto plus is a lactic acid bacteria, lactic acid bacteria do not need light to survive or function. They are anaerobic, meaning they thrive in environments without oxygen. Their primary role is to convert sugars into lactic acid, and they can do this in dark or oxygen-poor conditions. This is why they are commonly used in fermentation processes (like yogurt production) and in biological filters for ponds and aquariums, where light is not required for their activity.
Great video as always Andy 👍
Have you thought about enclosing your pond, rather than covering?
I'm about to enclose my pond for the 3rd winter, but it still gives me access to the pond inside the enclosure.
Dave @edenkoipond has just done his as well.
You probably need to create a roof of some sort though I guess 🤔
That Bactoplus Fresh PSB is awesome stuff. Used 4 litres in the last few months. I've ways out it in my Nexus, as it'll get pumped round the pump.
Hope you're well.
Hiya, Thanks for that. I have been considering putting a top on the pond so I can enclose it over winter instead of covers.. What ball park of cash do you recon are we talking as that would be the decider if it happens or not..🤔🤔😉👍
Hi Andy, surely no matter where you put it it will end up in both the pond and filter if you are turning the pond over a couple of time an hour or so
I think your right there...😉👍
Another good video Andy. Noticed OJ looking a bit quiet again, hope he's ok buddy
Hiya, glad you enjoyed the video. OJ seems to want to float just on the surface in that corner since that scare I had with him earlier on in the year. Seems happy enough and eating, so I've not bothered him.. 😊👍
So the Kactoilly product shows in £’s until you checkout and it then changes to $?
I'm sure Kactoily are watching comments coming in to hopefully reply to that one..🤔
I dont think it really matters where you introduce the PSB. The water is constantly being turned over so the photosynthetic bacteria will be distributed throughout the whole water column.
Thanks for that Si..😉👍
No covers yet..at least another 4 weeks before I decide. They have been washed down and are ready. Why don't you leave the inlet covered all year round. Do you leave the skimmer in the pond all year round ? Enjoy your Mondays. I'll take it..thanks.
Hiya, I uncover it so its not showing bubble wrap through the summer. I was looking at boxing it in? I have been leaving the skimmer in the water all year round so the motor doesn't dry out if it's left out over winter..😉👍
I think everyone has had a bad 2024😢🐟
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I believe your right, but what's been different this year.. 🤔😉
Hi 👋, lot's to do out in the garden now preparing for the winter good to see bear lending a paw and jaw with the pruning 😅, my old girl prefers to stay in her bed these days. Gwen 🧓
Hiya, I hoping for a mild winter this year, but expecting a harsh winter again.. The Bear does like to eat any sticks he can get hold of and luckily spits it out for me to clean up later..😊👍