Mini Easy

Post by **B.Scott** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 12:08 pm

I sort of doubt it. There is the bio filtration of course but the greatest asset to using mature K1 in static system is the fact that the olders stuff just isn't as boyant. The new K1 will tend to push itself upward above the water surface like foam in a cup of cappachino. The mature stuff stays right down there.
B.Scott

Jules · Post by **Jules** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 12:28 pm

The principle behind using mature K1 in the EAzy is that you can fluidise it straight away and clean it properly as it isn't as boyant as new K1.

Jules

co2 · Post by **co2** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 1:17 pm

Scotty / Jules
Thanks for the explanation, its good to know the principle of how things work.
Scotty I am not sure of what to call you, please say if this offense you as b.scott seems very formal, I would rather look on you all as koi friends than koi associates.
john

Post by **B.Scott** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 1:45 pm

John,
Scott or B.Scott are both fine. You choose

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 1:46 pm

Bob,

Nice little job there and as Chris said you are a cleaver little sod!!

Don't work to hard

co2 · Post by **co2** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 3:55 pm

Thanks Scott please accept my apologies,

Looking forward to the flush Bob.

John

Bob Hart · Post by **Bob Hart** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 4:39 pm

Didnt want to stress myself out too much today with work, so 'had' to leave a little early!

Anyway, after 24+hours, I gave the mini-easy a flush. There was loads of bits caught up in there really horrible looking water and muck came out. The pond itself already looks cleaner, which has got to be good for the Koi.

I'll leave it a bit longer now, probably til Saturday and see what muck comes out then.

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 5:35 pm

Hi Bob,

I bet you know what i am going to ask next?????????

What was the TDS Before & After....did you test it???????

SORRY!!

Bob Hart · Post by **Bob Hart** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 6:09 pm

Nope never tested it - dam and blast!

I'll test it tomorrow morning and then on Saturday before flushing and then again after flushing it all away and after it's topped up. Be interesting just to see any differences, as my top up water will only be purified tap water. So it may contain more KH than in the pond, as it would have been slightly used up!

Do you get any differences after topping up with your lower pH and low TDS water?

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 6:16 pm

Hi Bob,

Yes it will be good to see as i believe that the static K1 is great for getting all the crud out of the system.You will be able to lower it down to water level.

Do i notice the difference well i only need to show my pond the "normal tap water" and all the fish get out

so yes if i do leave the auto top up on it rockets my water up to a PH 7.8 and a TDS of around 160ish

Bob Hart · Post by **Bob Hart** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 6:19 pm

7.8 and 160 - I'd love to have that - LOL

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 6:21 pm

I will pop some over lol how much do ya want ....whoops that reminds me its going into the tank at the mo better go have a look

Bob Hart · Post by **Bob Hart** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 6:23 pm

bout time you fitted an auto-top-up to your growing on tank Gazza!

Mines all fitted now, in the corner of the actual pond!

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 6:46 pm

All done lol!!

It was the RO water i was topping it up with as the tank does have a auto top up of the main purifier.

Can you see it in the corner by the shower bin!!!!!!!

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co2 · Post by **co2** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 7:25 pm

Bob you have said that the tank is 450 gallons but what gph you got going through that little beastie.
John,