ULTIMA 2 VS. TETRA FILTER

[Larry R]

I have a tetra 400 filter you have to put the pump in the pond I have gravel on the bottom I was going to take out the gravel out to keep the bottom clear of muck .I was thinking of a retro bottom drain with a ultima 2000 filter what I want to no witch will give me a better job pump in the pond or drain in the pond with aeration

 

[Meyer Jordan]

Remind us of the size (capacity) of your pond.

 

[Meyer Jordan]

I would say that your immediate concern should be in addressing the fact that, based on your pond's current fish load, your biofiltration and flow rate are entirely insufficient. Although mechanical filtration (removing the muck) is important, it MUST be accompanied by adequate bioconversion.

 

[Larry R]

I would say that your immediate concern should be in addressing the fact that, based on your pond's current fish load, your biofiltration and flow rate are entirely insufficient. Although mechanical filtration (removing the muck) is important, it MUST be accompanied by adequate bioconversion.

I also have a savio skimmer and a savio water fall filter the spiro filter material get clog with muck

 

[Meyer Jordan]

I also have a savio skimmer and a savio water fall filter the spiro filter material get clog with muck

This is a direct result of your current fish load.

 

[Larry R]

This is a direct result of your current fish load.

I THINK I WILL CUT BACK TO 6 TO 8 KOI WHAT DO YOU THINK??