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[havantharts]

Hi just wanted to say hello to everyone here,
We dug our first pond last week and can't wait to get it up and running, however we bought a liner from Amazon but it's yet to arrive!!

So for now we are stuck with all the equipment but no pond to put it in

Anyway off to explore the site.

 

[DrCase]

Welcome to the forum...when you get it running send some pics

 

[koiguy1969]

welcome... you should have introduced yourselves in the intrductions forum on top of page. anyways were all here to help!!!

 

[havantharts]

Thanks people...this is our pond as it is without the liner.
Do u think the ledges are sufficient??

 

[koiguy1969]

looks good... what are you doing for filtration? thats the most important part.

 

[havantharts]

We have bought a Hozelock filter, this one infact.

http://www.hozelock.com/aquatics/filters-and-uvcs/above-ground-filters/ecocel-4500.html

As our pond is just under 2000 litres I thought this would be ok?

We have a 4000LPH Pump as well

 

[koiguy1969]

that should do.. your pond is just over 500 US gallons i think , dont wait if its not full of bio media, fill it,you can never have too much filter. good luck and youve got a nice start. start your filter with microbelift pl gel you wont be dissappointed.

 

[havantharts]

Oh lord that is above my knowledge, what is Bio Media and how do you start a filter with microbelift pl gel ...told you we were new lol
This pond wasn't even a thought in our head 2 weeks ago and we know zilch about ponds.

 

[havantharts]

Bio Media..do you mean the plastic bits on the bottom of the filter??
If you do, the filter came with lots and the filter is full with them in.

 

[havantharts]

Ive found the Gel...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MICROBE-LIFT-...hash=item250364880845&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177

I'm going to try and find an alternative in the UK as we will be starting the filter after the weekend and I don't want to wait too long for delivery.

Thankyou for your advice.

 

[koiguy1969]

o.k the plastic balls should be the bio media, thats where the bacteria colonizes to feed on the nutrients that your fish's poop will put into the water, they ncan be toxic to your fish.. the bacteria feed on it and keep your water clean. the pl gel is the fastest colonizing bacteria out there. then ypull want some liquid to add small amounts every couple of weeks as maintainence dosing to keep the colonies strong. any brand of liquid is sufficient. i use Organica pristine pond its also fantastic. no pond supply outlets or garden supplies(they carry pond supplies too) near you huh?

 

[havantharts]

I can't seem to find anything in the UK apart from this??

http://www.fishandfins.co.uk/microbe-lift.htm

Is it a microbe lift we need please??

 

[koiguy1969]

any pond bacteria will work, its just the pl gel works so much faster than most.