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Hey everyone, I am new here so excuse the in depth first message. This is our rescued Gilbert the goldfish's new home we bought yesterday (pics attached). This is a 400 litres (105 gallons) above ground pond. http://www.affinitypools.co.uk/affinit… ... cha-weave/
Sorry for the long read as I wanted to cover all bases and provide enough information.
This comes with the Blagdon 5 in 1 3000 pump filtration system, capable of moving 520 litres (137 gallons) an hour at 0.5m head it uses 10w. It has a built in UV clarifier for clear water and an led spotlight to illuminate at night. You can have a water feature connected or use the fountain, not both.
I'm told from various other sources that this is insufficient filtration for goldfish and were concerned already theres waste starting to build up on the bottom due to the lack of water movement so sediment is just settling. I have stirred the water up and the filter seems to pull stuff in if it's practically at the screen. There doesn't seem to be any draw towards it otherwise. It's slightly better with the fountain attachment off so I know this is due to the fountain head causing friction losses in the pump reducing the flow as at 0m head the flow can be 700 litres (185 gallons) per hour. More details here https://www.amazon.co.uk/…/ref=cm_sw_r_ ... G4HvBbY5F2…
Now if this is what it is like with 1 fish what is it going to be like when we get him a friend or two?
We have a couple of options, the 1st option being to get one of the wave generator type units that will circulate the water at the bottom keeping it stirred up and in theory the dirt will make its way to the filter to be removed out of the water in time?
The 2nd option is to sell the 3000 pump and filter unit and purchase the Blagdon 5 in 1 6000 pump filtration system which offers 1250 litres (330 gallons) per hour at 0.5m head or 1500 litres (396 gallons) per hour at 0m head using 26.5 watts. With this you can use a water feature and the fountain feature together if you want. More details here https://www.amazon.co.uk/…/ref=cm_sw_r_ ... l6HvBbVR7E…
The 3rd option is to sell the 3000 pump and filter unit as above and buy the Blagdon 6 in 1 9000 pump filtration system which offers 2371 litres (626 gallons) per hour at 0.5m head or 3000 litres (792 gallons) per hour at 0m head using 49.5 watts. This is the biggest all in one system they do and also has the option of connecting a waterfall in addition to the fountain feature. More details here https://www.amazon.co.uk/…/ref=cm_sw_r_ ... .6HvBbW377…
I believe the Blagdon range is known as Pennington Aquagarden in the US. In the UK they all come with a 3 year warranty which is appealing.
Some may say just add another filter unit but I don't want all the maintenance and would rather an all in one system that does it all properly. Although if people say a wave generator would be sufficient then I would consider that option.
Sorry for the long post, thank you in advance for any help.
Richard.
Sorry for the long read as I wanted to cover all bases and provide enough information.
This comes with the Blagdon 5 in 1 3000 pump filtration system, capable of moving 520 litres (137 gallons) an hour at 0.5m head it uses 10w. It has a built in UV clarifier for clear water and an led spotlight to illuminate at night. You can have a water feature connected or use the fountain, not both.
I'm told from various other sources that this is insufficient filtration for goldfish and were concerned already theres waste starting to build up on the bottom due to the lack of water movement so sediment is just settling. I have stirred the water up and the filter seems to pull stuff in if it's practically at the screen. There doesn't seem to be any draw towards it otherwise. It's slightly better with the fountain attachment off so I know this is due to the fountain head causing friction losses in the pump reducing the flow as at 0m head the flow can be 700 litres (185 gallons) per hour. More details here https://www.amazon.co.uk/…/ref=cm_sw_r_ ... G4HvBbY5F2…
Now if this is what it is like with 1 fish what is it going to be like when we get him a friend or two?
We have a couple of options, the 1st option being to get one of the wave generator type units that will circulate the water at the bottom keeping it stirred up and in theory the dirt will make its way to the filter to be removed out of the water in time?
The 2nd option is to sell the 3000 pump and filter unit and purchase the Blagdon 5 in 1 6000 pump filtration system which offers 1250 litres (330 gallons) per hour at 0.5m head or 1500 litres (396 gallons) per hour at 0m head using 26.5 watts. With this you can use a water feature and the fountain feature together if you want. More details here https://www.amazon.co.uk/…/ref=cm_sw_r_ ... l6HvBbVR7E…
The 3rd option is to sell the 3000 pump and filter unit as above and buy the Blagdon 6 in 1 9000 pump filtration system which offers 2371 litres (626 gallons) per hour at 0.5m head or 3000 litres (792 gallons) per hour at 0m head using 49.5 watts. This is the biggest all in one system they do and also has the option of connecting a waterfall in addition to the fountain feature. More details here https://www.amazon.co.uk/…/ref=cm_sw_r_ ... .6HvBbW377…
I believe the Blagdon range is known as Pennington Aquagarden in the US. In the UK they all come with a 3 year warranty which is appealing.
Some may say just add another filter unit but I don't want all the maintenance and would rather an all in one system that does it all properly. Although if people say a wave generator would be sufficient then I would consider that option.
Sorry for the long post, thank you in advance for any help.
Richard.