Adrianli Hypersonic October 2, 2018 Share October 2, 2018 Not sure of your tank/pond size. I have a Eheim 2215 to loan u for the time being. Have filter medium inside, ready to plug and play. PM me if u need. ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
therock Supersonic October 2, 2018 Author Share October 2, 2018 It’s in the first post? I think I moved something and the system stopped sucking? The pump now pushes water instead of sucking into the black box.. Previously two outlets from the black box pour water into the pond There’s some kind of suction in the middle of the pond. It’s too murky to see now .. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianli Hypersonic October 2, 2018 Share October 2, 2018 It’s in the first post? I think I moved something and the system stopped sucking? The pump now pushes water instead of sucking into the black box.. Previously two outlets from the black box pour water into the pond There’s some kind of suction in the middle of the pond. It’s too murky to see now .. That means, your suction line has air lock. Thus unable to suck. You will need to re-prime the line with water for the pump to work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si4dr 5th Gear October 2, 2018 Share October 2, 2018 Maybe the hose loose at pump side?(I saw flexible hose connected to filter box which normally become loose after some time) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galantspeedz Turbocharged October 2, 2018 Share October 2, 2018 1st you need to understand the nitrogen cycle.. i will summarize briefly for you nitrogen cycle is a 3 part cycle... namely, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. ammonia being most hazardous to fish and nitrate least hazardous... in short fish can tolerate a higher concentration of nitrate than ammonia and nitrite when fish poop and urine, you will have ammonia... bacteria from filter will convert the ammonia to nitrite and convert nitrite to nitrate nitrate can only be removed by water change. read the below link https://www.thesprucepets.com/aquarium-nitrogen-cycle-1378370 Next, how you cultivate bacteria... by feeding them with ammonia... 2 ways to cultivate bacteria... one is fish less cycle and 2nd is fish cycle... again you can google... Starting a cycle will usually take 4-6 weeks but you can jump start it.... 2 ways... by adding bacteria as per below link or by using media that has already been cycled in other tanks https://www.easypets.in/ocean-free-z-super-beneficial-bacteria Lastly, how do you know a tank is cycled? You should have reading of ammonia 0, nitrite 0 but xx amount of Nitrate You can test using the API freshwater kit https://www.apifishcare.com/product.php?id=580#.W7MZM3szbX4 If you want less algae, you have few ways... UV light, feed less, or less sunlight.... or maybe a mix of both... having a pleco/ suckerfish will work but they shit a lot.. so you may have to do more frequent water change... Filter Media - what are they? There are 3 types . Mechanical, Bio and Chemcial but to keep things simple i just tell you what media to use Mechanical filter- removing of debris. this can be done using a coarse filter sponge or japanese mat + a fine filter sponge. Bio filter - cheap would be use those washing dish sponge ( note- not to buy those with anti mould of fungal), lava rocks, pumice stones from nursery. if you want spend a bit more, can use bio rod from local fish shop (LFS) read below if you like to know more https://www.petcoach.co/article/filter-media-how-mechanical-biological-and-chemical-filter/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
therock Supersonic October 2, 2018 Author Share October 2, 2018 Just go to Qian Hu fish farm, the aquarium-accessories section and get assistance. http://www.qianhufish.com/ They don't offer such services anymore... just called.. :( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galantspeedz Turbocharged October 2, 2018 Share October 2, 2018 Don't forget your anti-cholorine.... Seachem Safe is the cheapest per gallon of water Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
therock Supersonic October 2, 2018 Author Share October 2, 2018 Thanks bro, but right now I need to ensure their survival first.. Right now, I need the NDU, dive into the murky waters, find the pump, reset or fix it then worry about cleaning the tank later.. Any Navy Seals or friends of Koi here ? Help .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galantspeedz Turbocharged October 2, 2018 Share October 2, 2018 (edited) Big big problem guys I tried cleaning the pump and the entire system stopped working If anyone knows to fix or clean the system please pm me soonest.. Fish in danger :( go buy a portable air pump for air circulation first... then do water change. don't forget add anti cholrine The pump itself does not provide for oxygen, how oxygen is provided is through the agitation of water where the bubbles will capture air from the atmoshpere Thanks bro, but right now I need to ensure their survival first.. Right now, I need the NDU, dive into the murky waters, find the pump, reset or fix it then worry about cleaning the tank later.. Any Navy Seals or friends of Koi here ? Help .... look at my post... you need to do 2 things only.. Water change + anti-chlorine first then go LFS buy portable air pump + air stone - battery operated if it is outside seachem safe will also help you get rid of ammonia Should last you 1-2 days Edited October 2, 2018 by Galantspeedz 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
therock Supersonic October 2, 2018 Author Share October 2, 2018 Thanks bros One bro gave me a name, and he will come today to have a look.. If it works out, will share his contact for cleaning and such.. Appreciate all the messages sent, cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galantspeedz Turbocharged October 2, 2018 Share October 2, 2018 good luck... hope he come soon.... hot weather = less oxygen... so hope you have some circulation in the water.... actually your pond so small no need hire people maintain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
therock Supersonic October 2, 2018 Author Share October 2, 2018 Thanks, I actually enjoy the process of talking to the fish, feeding them, so I don't mind the cleaning etc.. The garden is very well kept and pretty, I hope to do justice to the fish and garden.. It actually reminds me of a place in Japan from a different time when I used to go there very often.. So maintaining it well is a goal.. But right now, just not killing them is nice... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galantspeedz Turbocharged October 2, 2018 Share October 2, 2018 Thanks, I actually enjoy the process of talking to the fish, feeding them, so I don't mind the cleaning etc.. The garden is very well kept and pretty, I hope to do justice to the fish and garden.. It actually reminds me of a place in Japan from a different time when I used to go there very often.. So maintaining it well is a goal.. But right now, just not killing them is nice... you only need to do 3 things.... 1) change water... how frequent depends on your bioload 2) get something like the below to help you clear up any unwanted debris at the bottom 3) Install UV sterilizer https://ezbuy.sg/product/51000144376990.html?sc=[PPC][GOO]-&cc=[PPC][GOO]-&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-L7y8afn3QIVx42PCh3bqgTFEAQYAyABEgI_OvD_BwE http://www.eastoceansg.com/pond/filtration-uv/jebao-pu-36-uv-sterilizer-36w.html my 3 tanks, all i do weekly is change water only really nothing else to do 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galantspeedz Turbocharged October 2, 2018 Share October 2, 2018 haha don't hire me... i fish lover not fish worker ... we can try help each other though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
therock Supersonic October 2, 2018 Author Share October 2, 2018 (edited) Thanks to a bro, I got someone down today.. One pump was spoilt.. ha, kaypoh me.. The pond had some very solid German gear, so we bought the same brand: Eheim 3400 https://www.eheim.com/en_GB/products/technology/pumps/universal-3400 Change out the UV light to kill bacteria 9W Added anti Midge Midgex Added salt to the water Changed 1/3 of the water and clean the pump section... All is well again. Thanks for your advice bro Adrianli & Galantspeedz Edited October 2, 2018 by therock 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
therock Supersonic October 2, 2018 Author Share October 2, 2018 Hardworking man... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
therock Supersonic October 3, 2018 Author Share October 3, 2018 My fish thank you all.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
therock Supersonic October 3, 2018 Author Share October 3, 2018 BTW - you have to focus hard to see the fishies.. They are shy and tend to hide under the rocks.. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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