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Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 23-05-2016, 03:46 PM
Replies: 556
Views: 348,346
Posted By spidy
The Zakki shower is too big to be incorporated...

The Zakki shower is too big to be incorporated into my waterfall. So I am just going to use the chamber for bacteria cultivation.

I just emailed absolute koi on the shipping cost of MIDI. ...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 23-05-2016, 11:35 AM
Replies: 556
Views: 348,346
Posted By spidy
What if I decide to build a system that can do...

What if I decide to build a system that can do either traditional multi-chamber or pressurised filter.

So I am thinking the following in the chamber design :
Width of chamber is 0.38m, Depth...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 22-05-2016, 03:52 AM
Replies: 556
Views: 348,346
Posted By spidy
Went to Fukai showroom to water feature and...

Went to Fukai showroom to
water feature and later that day Robin of Fukai and his team went onsite to do a site survey. They will be getting back to me on the quote next week.

As mention in my...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 21-05-2016, 02:54 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 23,525
Posted By spidy
Hi What's the freq of your maintenance ? ...

Hi

What's the freq of your maintenance ? And based on my understanding there is no backwash capability in the filter meaning you have to drain chamber out to clean the filter right ?
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 21-05-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 556
Views: 348,346
Posted By spidy
Hi TL, I am interested to understand your...

Hi TL,

I am interested to understand your design on the backwash portion. I am building a 2m x 1.5m x 1m (deep) cement pond. Because of the space constrain my bio filter will be along the 1.5m...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 03-03-2016, 03:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,420
Posted By spidy
almost missed out the zakki shower. Am still...

almost missed out the zakki shower.
Am still trying to get Zac to reply my email but no luck.

Anyone know of very compact version of bakki shower from other vendor ?
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 03-03-2016, 02:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,420
Posted By spidy
Thanks DF for your input. I have to work within...

Thanks DF for your input. I have to work within my physical space constraint so my pond can only be 1000 gallon. Another mindset I have is I can never raise "jumbo" koi in my small pond anyway so...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 02-03-2016, 05:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,420
Posted By spidy
Too small ? The spec for Ultima II 2k is for up...

Too small ? The spec for Ultima II 2k is for up to 2000 gallon. My pond is only 1000 gallon. I already oversize by 2 x.

The steriliser is also the "pipe" type and not those expose to naked eye...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 02-03-2016, 04:08 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,420
Posted By spidy
Thanks for the advice. Will definitely take into...

Thanks for the advice. Will definitely take into consideration.

I have finally gotten a quote from the Ultima filter reseller in Singapore and I almost fell off my chair. Just for equipment...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 27-02-2016, 12:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,420
Posted By spidy
Yap, I am in Singapore.

Yap, I am in Singapore.
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 26-02-2016, 03:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,420
Posted By spidy
As promised, the visit to the 6 ton koi pond...

As promised, the visit to the 6 ton koi pond using Ultima was fantastic.

The system (Ultima 4000) has been in placed for 18 month and the koi are huge (easily above 65cm). Water is crystal clear...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 21-02-2016, 02:03 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,420
Posted By spidy
Ha ha, not 100% yet but 80%. I am visiting the...

Ha ha, not 100% yet but 80%. I am visiting the Ultima reseller next week as he wants to show me a koi pond using their bead filter.

Will update what I learn after the trip next week.
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 19-02-2016, 02:39 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,420
Posted By spidy
http://www.arofanatics.com/forums/picture.php?albu...

http://www.arofanatics.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=3409&pictureid=16077

http://www.arofanatics.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=3409&pictureid=16076


I copied someone design on the web and...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 19-02-2016, 02:32 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 23,525
Posted By spidy
Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately I am...

Thanks for the advice.

Unfortunately I am doing a very small pond of around 1100 gallon only. Someone ask me for S$5k just to be the consultant of the pond design !!! I rather spend that money...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 17-02-2016, 10:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,420
Posted By spidy
Sheer waterfall with LED light - in stainless steel

Does anyone know where can I get this in Singapore ?

I was told stainless steel sheer waterfall is algae proof unlike acrylic or stone where algae or moss can still grow on them.
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 17-02-2016, 10:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,420
Posted By spidy
Color epoxy paint

This may sound like a stupid question... why is everyone painting the cement pond with black epoxy paint and not other color ?

I understand epoxy paint comes in different colors.

Also any...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 17-02-2016, 10:03 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 23,525
Posted By spidy
I am planning a koi pond with 5 chamber filter as...

I am planning a koi pond with 5 chamber filter as well, how do you decide the size of each of the chamber ? You mentioned the oyster shell chamber is the small one, so I am guessing chamber 1 - 20%,...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 11-02-2016, 03:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,420
Posted By spidy
Back to square 1

After days and nights of research over the internet as well as visiting several local koi farm, several local filter suppliers... I am now back to square 1 !

Original intent is to build a pond...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 12-01-2016, 10:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,420
Posted By spidy
wow wow wow :) Super impressive drawing !!!...

wow wow wow :)

Super impressive drawing !!! Thank you so much. I have sent an email to Zac for the Zakki system, now pending his reply. I still preferred above ground system.

I went to...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 10-01-2016, 09:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,420
Posted By spidy
1. Make sure you have an aerated bottom drain put...

1. Make sure you have an aerated bottom drain put in your FGT...

Noted. But since it is not a large pond with the air bubble coming to the surface the visibility of the fishes will be impacted. ...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 08-01-2016, 01:27 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,420
Posted By spidy
It is part of my front porch which is shelter so...

It is part of my front porch which is shelter so no more rain water issue.

Before I introduce koi, my pond can last 6mth before I need to clean but now with the koi growing I need to clean every 2...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 08-01-2016, 01:22 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,420
Posted By spidy
Yes. but will fill up water to around 1.2m...

Yes. but will fill up water to around 1.2m (approx 4ft)
Heard koi like more than 3 ft of depth.
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 07-01-2016, 06:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,420
Posted By spidy
1st attempt to design my koi pond

After 2 not so satisfying experience with 2 landscaping companies that claim to be "expert" in koi pond design and build, I am thinking of taking things into my own hand on the design of my 3rd pond....
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