pond filtration

I have a preformed fiberglass pond. 11 fish - very very oversized
goldfish.

I have one of those cheap filters in which you need to constantly
clean the sponge filters and it never gets rid of the green nor the
smell.

Can someone point me in a good direction?

I live in Denver, CO

Thanks alot

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I have a preformed fiberglass pond. 11 fish - very very oversized
goldfish.

I have one of those cheap filters in which you need to constantly
clean the sponge filters and it never gets rid of the green nor the
smell.

Can someone point me in a good direction?

I live in Denver, CO

Thanks alot
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I have a preformed fiberglass pond. 11 fish - very very oversized
goldfish.

How large is your pond? Each large adult goldfish needs about 20 gallons of
water.

I have one of those cheap filters in which you need to constantly
clean the sponge filters and it never gets rid of the green nor the
smell.

Smell? Are you doing the needed partial water changes at least twice a
month? Is there a lot of crud rotting on the bottom?

Can someone point me in a good direction?

We need more information. Sponges clog quickly when there's algae in the
water. You may want to invest in a better, bigger filter.

I live in Denver, CO

Thanks alot
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On 21 Mar 2007 13:12:35 -0700, wrote:

I have a preformed fiberglass pond. 11 fish - very very oversized
goldfish.

I have one of those cheap filters in which you need to constantly
clean the sponge filters and it never gets rid of the green nor the
smell.

Can someone point me in a good direction?

I live in Denver, CO

Thanks alot



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I forgot more about ponds and koi than I'll ever know!

And this ****ing info coming from a gutter crawler like you huh CArol
Gulley the pro troll of usenet and master of forged posts. Get a clue
bitch, your a dumbass moron who needs a clue ............that double
wide mobile home is not a victorian mansion like the claims you
make......


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I forgot more about ponds and koi than I'll ever know!

On 21 Mar 2007 13:12:35 -0700, wrote:

I have a preformed fiberglass pond. 11 fish - very very oversized
goldfish.

I have one of those cheap filters in which you need to constantly
clean the sponge filters and it never gets rid of the green nor the
smell.

Can someone point me in a good direction?

I live in Denver, CO

Thanks alot

Hi Todd, check out my website, especially the bottom of the pond filter
page. www.jjspond.us Then come visit rec.ponds.moderated. ~ jan :-)
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there is no trolls and nasty stuff allowed and ask for help there. Ingrid

wrote in message
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I have a preformed fiberglass pond. 11 fish - very very oversized
goldfish.

I have one of those cheap filters in which you need to constantly
clean the sponge filters and it never gets rid of the green nor the
smell.

Can someone point me in a good direction?

I live in Denver, CO

Thanks alot

One question....
How are you cleaning the filters?
It sounds like you are doing them under a tap.
Try cleaning them in a bucket of water drawn from the pond.
As to the green, cutting back sunlight and increasing partial water changes
will help a lot.
The smell though should be easy enough taken care of by your filter
bacteria.
stop trying to get the filter 'clean'
just squeeze it out to unblock the sponge, then tip the dirty filter
cleaning water on the garden.
Look after the bacteria and it will look after the water.


wrote in message
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I have a preformed fiberglass pond. 11 fish - very very oversized
goldfish.

I have one of those cheap filters in which you need to constantly
clean the sponge filters and it never gets rid of the green nor the
smell.

Can someone point me in a good direction?

I live in Denver, CO

Thanks alot