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05-13-2007, 09:08 PM

mountaindew mountaindew is offline

Join Date: May 2007

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I am using a sand filter on my 220gal koi pond.My question is what type of sand or gravel should I use in the filter.The filter works great using playsand with no silicone in it but it tends to clump up to quickly.Is there a certein type of sand or gravel to use

06-01-2007, 02:49 PM

kjwes

Join Date: May 2007

Location: Dirty Jersey

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Check this out I got to it by: http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...oi+sand+filter

Look @ the section "Adding the Gravel"
http://kilk.com/pond/

Not sure if this helps but check it out

06-01-2007, 05:27 PM

mountaindew mountaindew is offline

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I saw on another pond website there were 5 people that used hair rollers instead of sand.So I took out my sand replaced it with rollers and pads and it has been doing great.Alot cheaper to

06-04-2007, 02:24 PM

kjwes

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Location: Dirty Jersey

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That's a great idea. Glad you found your answer Seems to be more questions on this site then answers.Shame the site has a great look & feel hopefully more people find there way over to here.

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