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In the article it says that anoxic filtration works best as a stand alone biofilter. I've often been asked about adding a few baskets somewhere in a conventionally filtered pond so I've covered your question in the article under "How much nitrate does one basket remove?" and "Floating...

Firstly, if you're asking if you are posting your original post and your replies using the correct procedure then "yes" are doing it correctly. If you're asking if it's ok to post questions then "yes" again, this forum is here to answer questions and offer advice so, by all means...

Hi mate, what are your plans ultimately regarding fish stock? I'm not any kind of expert and I don't have any experience of using an Easy pod so can't help with your question directly, but unless you're only ever planning to have a very small number of koi in your pond I'm willing to bet you'll wan...

I saw the question but this is very much Duncan's area. He is obviously busy elsewhere or he would have seen the post and answered it. I'll drop him an email to pop in when he gets a chance.

I'm also sorry to hear the news. Here in the UK we also have occasional bursts of bureaucracy that seem to defy reason but nothing that threatens to wipe out the hobby. You already have an expert report which, no doubt, fully sets out your case but if there is anyway that we can do to help by signin...

Thanks Duncan, I second that. Happy Christmas everyone.

Brek, You've obviously done a good job insulating your pond and the only thing I would suggest is that you keep an eye on the pH and KH. With close fitting covers, carbon dioxide can build up in the air gap. If there is a significant level of CO 2 above the surface then no more will be able to gas o...

Thanks guys, I spotted the posts and banned the user and deleted all the spam.

Anoxic filtration is designed to be a stand alone system that will provide all you need for a koi pond without the addition of any other gizmos but it doesn't have to be the only equipment. Just like any other filtration system there are things you can do to make improvements. You won't be able to i...

I don't think you would find anyone in the hobby who would disagree with Mick (Airlite) about installing a bottom drain. A bottom drain is certainly worth the effort and expense especially if you can also slightly slope the floor towards it. Also I'd agree that sponge filters often seem to be a rela...

I didn't want my comment to sound negative, I just wanted to establish what you want to achieve. I subscribe to the principle of "if it ain't broke don't fix it" and your current filter arrangements certainly ain't broke but, as I said, I'm an inveterate tinkerer myself so I also subscribe...

Russ, If your ammonia and nitrite levels are near zero then, unless you're looking for tiny reductions that can only be measured with a photometer, you can't increase your biofiltration to reduce them any further and an increase in ordinary conventional biofiltration won't do anything to alter the n...

I entirely agree, When Duncan started this forum he spent a lot of time building its reputation as the number one place to go to for reliable and detailed answers to koi health problems or general information related to koi health and welfare. I came along later and, after 30+ years of playing with ...

Well done for your persistence, it seems to have paid off with good positive progress. Keep us updated.