@@Ozponds Kev really you are a treasure trove poring wisdom. My hats off to you brother. Can you do a indoor micro pond for us? I bet you got the skills to do a 8 gallon pond with bog/wetland/ upflow planted indoor pond using containers anyone could pick up at the local plant center.
I watched and listened to every video a few times. Taking various different parts to design and build mine. and can actually see the results already over winter , I used river cobbles & pebbles topped with Alfa grog the Iris reeds I planted have started to sprout the Lilly's in header pond have started to grow too , well worth the months of preparation in garden to hide the ibc and bury to he pipework, as I lined the hole with cellotex insulation it didn't suffer any Frost or ice during the UK cold spell ,
I tickled the like button and just want to give you a big THANK YOU Kev! How did you know I needed this video? I’m planning a very big swimming pond and as an amateur I am stuck on deciding on a pump. I’m honestly too scared to “bite the bullet” so to say. I just don’t want to get it wrong. This video was very helpful. I’m continually realizing this is really just one big experiment. I’ve gathered as much information as I can, yours being the most helpful, and I’ll make the best educated guess I can and learn as I go.
Over a 1000 views and only 100 likes? Everyone who watches this and gets anything from it or just enjoys it should click Like, it's a simple way to show your support and doesn't cost you anything, but can really help someone making content and keep the good videos coming.
I added a bog filter using an IBC tank few months ago it feeds a header pond stream and waterfalls before going back into main pond. As I already had a 5x 200litre multi barrel filter system and a bakki shower with a seive filter that collects the mulm / fine debris it's all run via a jebao DCP 15000 litre per hour variable pump. ball valve splitter controller the flow to barrels and bog outflow from barrels feeds seive /shower it took while to get the flow settings right with allowance to drop or raise pump output , I have done a spring clean / flush on systems and have to admit it's become much easier on maintenance and the weekly water tests have all been excellent and well within tolerances , no build up of sediment or fish waste anymore which considering my pond is heavily stocked with KOI that are always hungry and with no signs of disease's or body fin damage .is a positive result I'm currently building another IBC tank to add before the bog as a settlement tank , as plans to raise the height and increase the surface area of my koi pond will start soon
@@Ozponds thanks kev I wouldn't of done it without seeing the results on your ponds and the informative videos first considering the climate in Aussie, and how the sunlight can promote algae bloom ,
Your video is awesome, may I ask you one question? I have a small area of 1,6mx2m with a big mango near the border of the pond when finished. I want to build a koi pond. What is your suggestion, the intake bay or bog filter is better in this case? Thank you in advance!
Thanks for all the videos, with sizing bog filters, what size gravel do you think is optimal, for example, 15mm diameter gravel has approx 4 times the surface area of 25mm diameter gravel for a given volume. This, therefore, has a significant interplay with the volume and depth/surface area considerations in sizing filters.
It’s not something I’ve explored. There’s lots of things we could consider: different rock types, jagged vs smooth, how smaller rock decreases void space, potentially for clogging and how that affects cleaning. I guess that’s what I love about bogs there’s so much variation from one filter to the next. For me the top layer anywhere from 10mm-20mm is what I consider optimal.
I am a little confused. If the bog is let's say 100 liters we would need a 600 L/h pump. But if the pond is 1000 liters we would need a 1000 L/h pump (to circulate the water once per hour). What is correct?
On a 10% bog for 1000L pond flow rate for filter only needs to be 600L. Keep in mind that’s for a low stocked pond with small fish. If you were to have a 20% bog that’s a 200L filter now the pump is 1200L per hour. I use the size of the filter to dictate pump size. In saying that you can always circulate more it has lots of other benefits, just don’t move too much through the filter.
Hi Kev , great video as always. Does the bog filter get rid of nitrates or just bring the level down to healthy whatever that figure may be ? I have clicked on the like button and I also think more people should do so.😊
In my ponds the nitrates are usually between 0-5ppm. But I don’t test often. In my aquariums usually between 10-20ppm. Both aren’t heavily stocked. Thanks for tickling the like button 😊👍
@Ozponds Thank you Kev. May I just ask another question please ? In another video you advised me to use window screen to stop my fish getting in somewhere they shouldn't. So I have ordered it . I need to attach it to plastic and it will be situated underwater. What is the best way to attach it 🤔?
@Ozponds thank you Kev. As soon as you tell me the answer I think 🤔 I should of thought of that. 😁 I have ordered my container to make my bog filter. I will go through your videos and write down everything else that I need. Yes spring is nearly here . 🐡🐠🐟🦭🐬🦈🌝⛅️🌞🌦
Very informative video as always. I bought 2 pumps both with adjustable flow rate (50 - 100%) so i have a lot of possible settings. Using both with 100% would be circulate the whole pond volume in less than an hour. Both with 80% = 1 hour. My question is how to calculate a bog filter's volume? Horizontal dispersal pipe, void space area, 3 layer of gravel, water level on the top. I calculated all 3 gravel layer to the standard 8" or 20 cm. I don't want to experiment, maybe later i will increase the top gravel layer height. For the calculations i should use only these 3 gravel layers as bog volume or whatever liter of water it takes before oveflowing?
Hi there, recently found your channel and Subscribed, as the content is first class. Been going through your videos and noticed that you don't cover any of your ponds for protection from birds or cats. I have this issue with my pond, roughly 5 by 5 metre, 600 to 300 deep, on the south coast of NSW. haven't noticed any videos from 'Ozponds' . maybe on your list soon, would be great... Cheers Peter...
There’s a video on common deterrents and there’s a video on when the cormorant came. Then there’s also a video where I talk about “Rambo” the fish that spent time in a herons mouth. The heron got the last laugh and flew off with Rambo a few months ago. It’s all part of the overall ecosystem.
It helps if you have open water on top of the bog. The bog itself is like a pond so even on a higher flow rate the sediments can potentially settle out still inside the bog, from here you can scoop them out. I think every bog is different that’s why having the ability to vary the flow rate on the pump is useful. Also having the ability to send a certain percentage over the surface of the bog vs coming up from the base.
“Clean” as in clear water? “Clean” as in pebbles with no muck? “Clean” as in no algae? “Clean” as in healthy? If you just want healthy,clear water. Then yes you can keep it clean.
So humble saying these are your opinions when in reality you are sharing your wisdom built up from years of experience. ❤
My ponds bring me a lot of joy. If I can help others achieve something similar it’s a good life 👍
@@Ozponds Kev really you are a treasure trove poring wisdom. My hats off to you brother. Can you do a indoor micro pond for us? I bet you got the skills to do a 8 gallon pond with bog/wetland/ upflow planted indoor pond using containers anyone could pick up at the local plant center.
Another great video. Thanks Kev. Breather pipe is such an important suggestion. Gonna go back and watch to see how you do it.
Thanks 👍
I watched and listened to every video a few times. Taking various different parts to design and build mine. and can actually see the results already over winter , I used river cobbles & pebbles topped with Alfa grog the Iris reeds I planted have started to sprout the Lilly's in header pond have started to grow too , well worth the months of preparation in garden to hide the ibc and bury to he pipework, as I lined the hole with cellotex insulation it didn't suffer any Frost or ice during the UK cold spell ,
I tickled the like button and just want to give you a big THANK YOU Kev! How did you know I needed this video? I’m planning a very big swimming pond and as an amateur I am stuck on deciding on a pump. I’m honestly too scared to “bite the bullet” so to say. I just don’t want to get it wrong. This video was very helpful. I’m continually realizing this is really just one big experiment. I’ve gathered as much information as I can, yours being the most helpful, and I’ll make the best educated guess I can and learn as I go.
😊 every tickle helps 😉. It’s a very fun experiment.
Always enjoy your videos ,helped me to plan my to create and plan my pond
That makes me smile. It’s always nice to hear 😊👍
another ripper video Kev..Thanks..
Glad you enjoyed it🍻👍
Over a 1000 views and only 100 likes? Everyone who watches this and gets anything from it or just enjoys it should click Like, it's a simple way to show your support and doesn't cost you anything, but can really help someone making content and keep the good videos coming.
I appreciate your support 🍻
Absolutely
Definitely!!! Especially to support someone who teaches as much as he does here!!
Thank you so much 😊
That what i needed to find out exatly. 🎉
Good luck with your project 👍
I added a bog filter using an IBC tank few months ago it feeds a header pond stream and waterfalls before going back into main pond. As I already had a 5x 200litre multi barrel filter system and a bakki shower with a seive filter that collects the mulm / fine debris it's all run via a jebao DCP 15000 litre per hour variable pump. ball valve splitter controller the flow to barrels and bog outflow from barrels feeds seive /shower it took while to get the flow settings right with allowance to drop or raise pump output , I have done a spring clean / flush on systems and have to admit it's become much easier on maintenance and the weekly water tests have all been excellent and well within tolerances , no build up of sediment or fish waste anymore which considering my pond is heavily stocked with KOI that are always hungry and with no signs of disease's or body fin damage .is a positive result I'm currently building another IBC tank to add before the bog as a settlement tank , as plans to raise the height and increase the surface area of my koi pond will start soon
That’s awesome Michael 👍
@@Ozponds thanks kev I wouldn't of done it without seeing the results on your ponds and the informative videos first considering the climate in Aussie, and how the sunlight can promote algae bloom ,
No additions or corrections. I'm just feeding the algorithm monsters before tapping the thumbs up 👍 button.
Your video is awesome, may I ask you one question? I have a small area of 1,6mx2m with a big mango near the border of the pond when finished. I want to build a koi pond. What is your suggestion, the intake bay or bog filter is better in this case? Thank you in advance!
Ideally both. If you could only choose one the bog for a pond that size.
Great information thanks. My question is, if my pump in the pond has a sponge filter, will that stop any material going into the bog filter? TIA Mark
It’ll stop larger materials, that’s a good thing.
@@Ozponds Thanks, much appreciated
Thanks for all the videos, with sizing bog filters, what size gravel do you think is optimal, for example, 15mm diameter gravel has approx 4 times the surface area of 25mm diameter gravel for a given volume. This, therefore, has a significant interplay with the volume and depth/surface area considerations in sizing filters.
It’s not something I’ve explored. There’s lots of things we could consider: different rock types, jagged vs smooth, how smaller rock decreases void space, potentially for clogging and how that affects cleaning. I guess that’s what I love about bogs there’s so much variation from one filter to the next. For me the top layer anywhere from 10mm-20mm is what I consider optimal.
I think you could use a bigger pump but control the flow of the water into bog filter with ball valves, overflow excess water otherwise
For sure 👍
I am a little confused. If the bog is let's say 100 liters we would need a 600 L/h pump. But if the pond is 1000 liters we would need a 1000 L/h pump (to circulate the water once per hour). What is correct?
On a 10% bog for 1000L pond flow rate for filter only needs to be 600L. Keep in mind that’s for a low stocked pond with small fish. If you were to have a 20% bog that’s a 200L filter now the pump is 1200L per hour. I use the size of the filter to dictate pump size. In saying that you can always circulate more it has lots of other benefits, just don’t move too much through the filter.
Hi Kev , great video as always. Does the bog filter get rid of nitrates or just bring the level down to healthy whatever that figure may be ? I have clicked on the like button and I also think more people should do so.😊
In my ponds the nitrates are usually between 0-5ppm. But I don’t test often. In my aquariums usually between 10-20ppm. Both aren’t heavily stocked.
Thanks for tickling the like button 😊👍
@Ozponds Thank you Kev. May I just ask another question please ? In another video you advised me to use window screen to stop my fish getting in somewhere they shouldn't. So I have ordered it . I need to attach it to plastic and it will be situated underwater. What is the best way to attach it 🤔?
Is this on the milk crate? I would just use small cable ties.
@Ozponds thank you Kev. As soon as you tell me the answer I think 🤔 I should of thought of that. 😁 I have ordered my container to make my bog filter. I will go through your videos and write down everything else that I need. Yes spring is nearly here . 🐡🐠🐟🦭🐬🦈🌝⛅️🌞🌦
Very informative video as always. I bought 2 pumps both with adjustable flow rate (50 - 100%) so i have a lot of possible settings. Using both with 100% would be circulate the whole pond volume in less than an hour. Both with 80% = 1 hour. My question is how to calculate a bog filter's volume? Horizontal dispersal pipe, void space area, 3 layer of gravel, water level on the top. I calculated all 3 gravel layer to the standard 8" or 20 cm. I don't want to experiment, maybe later i will increase the top gravel layer height. For the calculations i should use only these 3 gravel layers as bog volume or whatever liter of water it takes before oveflowing?
I just calculate based on empty volume (no rock, pebble matrix blocks).
hey Kev, what is your opinion on pond foam and alternatives.
I use generic yellow foam.
@@Ozponds ok
Hi there, recently found your channel and Subscribed, as the content is first class. Been going through your videos and noticed that you don't cover any of your ponds for protection from birds or cats. I have this issue with my pond, roughly 5 by 5 metre, 600 to 300 deep, on the south coast of NSW. haven't noticed any videos from 'Ozponds' . maybe on your list soon, would be great... Cheers Peter...
There’s a video on common deterrents and there’s a video on when the cormorant came. Then there’s also a video where I talk about “Rambo” the fish that spent time in a herons mouth. The heron got the last laugh and flew off with Rambo a few months ago. It’s all part of the overall ecosystem.
@@Ozponds Awww😢 poor Rambo ! 🐡🤨
The maximum debit is also an interesting question regarding sedimentation efficiency
I think you mean depth. 👍
@@Ozponds I think he meant « flow rate »
@@Ozponds I think he meant « flow rate »
Yeah maximum flow rate !
It helps if you have open water on top of the bog. The bog itself is like a pond so even on a higher flow rate the sediments can potentially settle out still inside the bog, from here you can scoop them out. I think every bog is different that’s why having the ability to vary the flow rate on the pump is useful. Also having the ability to send a certain percentage over the surface of the bog vs coming up from the base.
Counterpoint. I want to have ducks. Do I have a prayer keeping it clean?
“Clean” as in clear water? “Clean” as in pebbles with no muck? “Clean” as in no algae? “Clean” as in healthy? If you just want healthy,clear water. Then yes you can keep it clean.
@@Ozponds In fact clear-ish and healthy would make me happy.
You can achieve that easy 👍
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When I have drank too much .. my bladder has a "minimum flow rate" .. weird hey. 😛
😂😂😂