Elopichthys Bambusa - Yellow Cheek Carp
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Planning on a filtration upgrade this Summer. Meaning to put a concept I have into reality but just didn't have the time. Life is too short.
been waiting to hit rewind and try my hand at a trio again as they’re my top three Cyprinid. Let’s go! Can’t wait to see the filtration upgrade man
kendragon
, do you have a thread somewhere outlining the construction/design of the pond you keep these critters in? I see that it's deep, with little substrate and apparently plant-free, crystal-clear and has significant water flow; in other words, it is pretty much the opposite of my little backyard puddle in every aspect. I'd love to read more about it, not that I have any intention of building anything similar...but, man, if I could keep and enjoy my fish outdoors all year round, I'd be all over something like that.Looking forward to your filtration upgrade as well.
Hi John,
Looking forward to your filtration upgrade as well.
Thanks for your post. My pond has been running for a while and has been an evolution. There might be a build thread from yester-year. I know I have a Nexus filter build thread. When I'm old and retired with nothing to do, I may put one together or maybe not.
I like keeping clear water as much as keeping fish.
Like many things on this forum, it's not one size fits all. What works for me, may not work for you......location, weather, fish size/type....on and on.
The basics can be found on this forum but putting it together is all you.
Does clear water mean good water?
Not really. You can't see water chemistry.
Is more bio media better?
Not really. I added the Nexus filter and got more long hair algae. Nitrate producer.
Why is my outside pond clear of long hair?
Straight wall helps.
No waterfall helps.
Media for anaerobic bacteria helps.
Is high flow or slow flow better? All up to you.
High flow helps me clear poop, leaves and debris out of the pond fast.
Doesn't high flow negate the UV sterilizer? No. People need to understand that this is a closed loop and not a straight (one shot) flow like drinking water.
Surface skimmer helps collect foam and flocculate the protein for the filter to bind the particles for removal.
I do understand the desire to enjoy and see the fruits of our labor. Dead fish tell no lies.
