New project, will take a long time

[edotero]

Very nicely done!!!

 

[Yanbbrox]

Where do you get your media from? (The white stuff in the outer chamber)


Looking for some for my filter system on my tank, instead of bioballs. What you thing? Bioballs or the white stuff?

Thanks

Carl, long time no see

I got it from the Koi dealer near me, he's the sort that upgrades everything every 20 minutes in the koi filter game and he had it lying around. The white stuff as you put it is Kaldnes K1 and can be used as fluid bed or static. If you can get a bag for less than £50 for 50 litres that's a good price. I've seen a few sites that have it at £45, I think I paid £80 for 2 bags one wasn't full about 3/4. What are you using it to filter, the pirahana tank?

Very nicely done!!!

Thank you

loogielv, I'm repying to you in a minute, that will take a bit longer

 

[loogielv]

well Y, I'm at the end of August (post #280) and you're a mad man. The rain has started to slow and you've got most of the concrete work done. You've just given us a possible fill date of mid september. I laugh as I read and type it for 2 reasons: 1) it probably didnt get filled. not doubting your skills, as it apparent they are awesome, but because that's just how it goes. and 2) if it IS filled, I dont have to go through the waiting perioid like everyone else I'm selfish like that.

some of my thoughts:
your dad rocks. period.

 

[Yanbbrox]

Hey Yan, i hope you dont mind. I just started reading this thread, and I wanted to let you know my plan. I'm going to read this badboy, front to back and update you as I go. I will not read ahead. I'm currently in the middle of July and you're working out the bracing for the filtration wall.
I will not read ahead and the reason for me posting this is because people rarely go back and read their long DIY threads. I've found it's really nice for the original DIYer, or original poster to follow along with someone as they read.
No problem at all, glad you are enjoying the read, I've actually read the whole thing again a couple of times when things have gone bad, it helps me remember the blank canvas from the start and enjoy the nice comments along the way which encourage me to continue throughout the lows
I want to voice my concerns and ideas for the problems that i'm currently reading. I know that there's 4 more months of posts ahead of where I'm at, and anything I talk about will be long since addressed and handled, but it should make for a nice read for you, to see someone go through the ups and downs with you, long after you have.

I feel it's a little payback for giving me a thread I can sit back and enjoy from start to finish.

1) your backyard is awesome. theres nothing like that in my town, or majority of the US. Anyway, looks great. good cozy layout. Nice fire pit!
Let me correct you a bit, my yard is a mess but is getting better from right to left and the fire pit is cool

2) I really think you should try to work in an Algae scrubber. I believe i've seen you post in that "Mega awesome OMG SUPER DUPER FILTRATION" thread, or whatever it's called that's by Santa Monica regarding algae scrubbers, but i'm not sure. Anyway, I believe someone in there used it in a koi pond that was completely covered in algae. It worked great for them, and should continue to do so.
Not wanting to jump on the idea, I do like it in theory but with the right filtration and UV I don't get what is so great about it. Yes it seems to do a good job but to be a really good addition for me the thing would have to take up the rest of the garden.

The guy your referring to I thing is Zen(who will do anything for a post, only j/k Bro) and yes it did work for him and I'm sure it would for me but surely to correct any green water, just add a uv? As your in July then you won't know that this is my current problem but will be solved with the UV

3) is there anyway to get a pic with a person standing or laying down in the hole? i just want to get some perspective on this monster. could be epic. feels epic anyway.

I thought the dog had been added for scale but give me a minute and I'll dig a picture up

4) what are your other plans for the backyard once the monster is done? just landscaping or whatever. off topic or on topic. just curious about your planned layout. i really love the backyard.

again, i know these concerns have probably been addressed on a later page, but I feel you deserve to see someone follow along with this thread and interact with it much like a good book, or a good movie. I'm the guy that screams at the movie screen in theaters

Thanks for reading and I'm glad you posted before the end, it just goes to show that people are reading it, I know updates are a bit rare these days due to the fact that it's winter and very cold but I'll update if anything happens before spring

Answers posted in quote^^^

 

[Yanbbrox]

2 cats before the hole was done

1 cat after the collapse

This is dan, anyone remember that post? It would be unfair just to post the pic without permission and he works early and will be in bed:

 

[sdothogg]

nice job

 

[freshwaterfishing]

I cant believe what a great job you did.

 

[loogielv]

Bump for Zen, We've not played that game for a while


You can almost tell what it's going to be:
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Oh my! There's a hole in your backyard!

 

[loogielv]

well i finished the whole thing. thanks for the replies. I see that the UV is next on the list and I did end up seeing some good perspective shots. It's really awesome. Fish or not. I'm actually stupid when it comes to fish. I dont know any names other than the simple "koi" or "catfish" etc. I dont know what is a good fish to recommend and usually just breeze over that part of threads anyway.

When i start my monster tanks (getting there. got some supplies already) i'm sure i'll be more interested in what lives in it. I'm more about the problem solving and logistics that are required for each build. This one had/has them all. Great read cover to cover, and i'm glad..super glad actually that a mod did a clean up before i started on it. Really made reading a breeze and fun.

 

[cjs4873]

Carl, long time no see

I got it from the Koi dealer near me, he's the sort that upgrades everything every 20 minutes in the koi filter game and he had it lying around. The white stuff as you put it is Kaldnes K1 and can be used as fluid bed or static. If you can get a bag for less than £50 for 50 litres that's a good price. I've seen a few sites that have it at £45, I think I paid £80 for 2 bags one wasn't full about 3/4. What are you using it to filter, the pirahana tank?

I know not had much time for anything lately, working all the time and kids. Will have a look on the net now i know the name of the stuff, thanks and yeah it for the piranha tank, as the fish get bigger i will be making the filter better for them.

I really need to can my thread updated to.

well good luck with your mini lake, hope all goes well.