Koi Pond Spring Deep Cleaning
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- čas přidán 21. 04. 2019
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Going into our 3rd summer with the DIY Modern Koi Pond and it's time for a deep cleaning. The first fall I was smart and covered the pond with a net to keep the leaves out, but it presented other problems with leave blowing the patio that still forced leaves in. Last year I decided not to install the net and see how I faired....the amount of leaves that went in was insane. I've scooped the bottom many times and there seems to be an endless amount of leaves. I was having considerable trouble keeping the ammonia levels down and knew I needed to take action to fully clean out the bottom of the pond.
Another problem that has added to the poor quality is the number of fish - it was OVERSTOCKED! The goldfish had bred last year and with the new additions, we had over 30 Goldfish and 9 Koi (not full grown) in a 2,000 gallon pond. Having 9 full size Koi will one day be more than is recommended for the size of the pond. So I'll be looking for new homes for the goldfish.
The process wasn't very painful and the slowest part was draining out the water. The project took about 4 hours of actually working time and a few more waiting for the pond to empty. It was totally worth it.
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Nice update. Good to see new video of this pond.
Finally another amazing video!! Missed you!!
Thanks Jacob. Sorry it’s been so long. Last year was one of my busiest yet.
Awesome update
I love that modern look tho I could see where it could look amazing.
Hey finally another vid!! I love that pond!! I will take some of those gold fish!!!
Thanks Chris! It’s been way too long since the last video. I’ll post an update. Planning to have more this year. Goldfish are available. :) decided not to put any back in.
Do you know how I can contact you?
Email me at TeamCCxRC (at) gmail.com
If you bought a big Bakki shower filter it would go with the modern look of the pond. They are expensive though. You can build your shower setup, multiple actually, out of containers and then make a nice modern wooden box/frame/fence around the edge. Would look really nice along the wall of your house below the windows. Hopefully that makes sense.
I like your pond, it helped me to build my pond. 😊
And it is a good example why you never should have gravel or stones in a pond with fishes. All the sh*t and mud is piling up between the gravel.
Impossible to clean up then.
Agreed! Stones in the bottom would have made it quite a bit harder. Definitely would’ve wanted a pond vac for that. I just went and watched videos of your pond. Looks great!
@@hooktherapy thanks for the amazing content and help
U can make submerged filter using aquarium foams,a submersible pump and plastic box..they are very effective..
Thx for the video^
We moved into a house with a fountain similar to the koi pond, where would I find my supplies for pumping out the water? We need to drain and give it a good cleaning as well and may need a new pump.
Dude your in-laws are awesome! LOL
Im pretty sure that the algae you washed away was a huge part of what is keeping your water clean... The sludge at the bottom and the debri can go but always keep that algae with in reason. The good bacteria is never "in the water". The bacteria that is keeping the nitrogen cycle in check is in the sand, filter media, algea , substrate, and all surfaces. The plants and algea take up the nitrates, the last part of the nitrogen cycle.
You can’t see clearly with the water out, but we did leave algae on the deep end. The hair algae was pretty long, so I wanted to remove it from the top of the pond. I didn’t clean the filter or bioballs and I dose it with beneficial bacteria tablets (with UV off for 48 hours).
You can add many things to help your ammonia issues. You need source of bacteria holding apparatus post filter pre pond to house more aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. One type I have seen is called a baki river; which is simply some kind of box the water comes in runs throw some bio media ( can be cheap like lava rock; other purpose built media is better ) and drains out into pond. You take your out take from filter into the baki river like system and that drains into pond and your nitrogen cycle would be in much better shape.
Flatlandmike looking to do a bog that does what you mentioned and then waterfall into the pond. 👍
It’s been cool following your pond. This would have been a great opportunity to get a look at each koi, see how much they’ve grown since you put them in.
It would have been except that I was racing the clock to get everything done so that I wouldn’t leave them overnight in the small stock tank. Definitely seeing the growth and two of them changed colors since I bought them. One went completely white and another lost most of its orange and is mostly white with black.
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What kind of suction ?
How did you remove all the water
question> wouldn't it just be easier to replace the black plastic?
Is there a type of filter that can go at the bottom of the pond to ensure cleaning and more movement of water?
Yes. Some people put bottom drains in. What I really should have installed is a skimmer. That would help keep the leaves from sinking in the first place. WHat I'm doing now is using a couple really large air stones to help "lift" items from the bottom to be filtered. I'll also be putting my net over the pond this fall before the leaves drop.
You want a nexus 220 filter for that size pond won't have no problems with that
I have a pond too (with a filter) but every time i clean it most of the fish die. Do you have any advice??
dont use any detergents
a bottom drain would help with sludge build up in koi ponds.
I heavily aerate it now to keep it up in the water and filtering out. Less likely to cause the problem that bottom drains can cause.
I remember u guys have Japanese maple tree when first video
It didn’t make it through the first summer. We just bought two more and had a baby from last year survive the winter.
where is the fresh new water coming from? if its tap wouldnt you be worried about the chlorine levels?
We have well water. I just turn off the Chlorine generator earlier in the day so we use what is left in the pipes and it doesn't have chlorine when i fill the pond.
How long did it take from start to finish
This took about 4 hours. I wasn't in a hurry.
Did you have issues with the koi eating the lily pads?
Yes. They love to eat on them.
make a bog filter i added a bog filter to my pond and it is now crystal clear no green water
did your fish survive that hose water?
Yes. All survived. We have well water that isn’t chlorinated. Only goes through the water softener salt. The levels are pretty good for it.
How much would this cost for some one to do a deep clean
I have no idea. I did it on my own. you'd have to call around to find out.
Is that city water?
No. We have well water. No chlorine in this refill.
I find that my fish are happier with some slime and sediment like leaves etc at the bottom. I like to think of a natural pond somewhat..no one cleans the bottom of a healthy pond habitat right?
I would take the gold fish
Dont you also run the CC x RC channel? Great to see we have similar interests!
Sure do! Very cool. It seems that us hobbyists live a certain lifestyle where multiple interests become hobbies. :)
@@hooktherapy 😁
You are adding city water? I hear you should dechlorinate it first
It’s well water. I disconnect my chlorine system when I fill it.
Creative Fish Studio appreciate the reply. Thanks.
My suggestions. Add a skimmer. If you do dig a bigger pond then DEFINITELY put in bottom drain. U won't ever have to drain and Clean that pond again
That would be the plan to add both.
And a bog where the waterfall is that would be rectangular and still a modern style overflow in.
I have some larger air stones now to help lift any dirt or sludge to keep it from settling and run it through my filter. Also more flow through my filter as it only works at its listed rates if using the 1 1/4” tube.
I reckon that needs a clean like that every year at minimum with the amount of leaves and detritus that you had built up.
Especially if I don’t out a net on before the leaves fall. We have a lot of huge trees. The year before I was able to get them out without a full drain because not many had made it in.
Need a Skimmer
Take a break from rc cars? Now you do your fish stuff. 😂👍
Haha. “We were on a break!” 😂 I was on Stevo-D’s livestream on Friday and fixing two of my trucks. Have a weekend if Racing coming up
That is cool you have more hobby than one.
Should have put a bottom drain in when building it, never any need to do this.
Massive mistake, sorry.
very nice koi pond. I just subscribed. check out my 1000 gallon pond on my channel cheers
Get your self a plastic barrel and make a d I y filter and you will not have to remove the water again.
Re using pond water is totally unnecessary. The bacteria is NOT in the water column. But if it makes u feel better...........
Correct. That is why I didn’t rinse my filter and my water is well water and didn’t have chlorine in it to kill the bacteria in the bioballs or filter sponges. It was more about the initial shock of the re-entry being a 100% water change vs 50%. Also why I introduced them with the little amount of water. Then the rest gradually changed any chemical differences as it filled.
This is a pond nightmare. Not a good idea for diy in all honesty.