Barrel, Bog or both

[AnthonyRibis]

I watched the pond diggers videos as well. That's what I used when I built my pond.

 

[sissy]

I have to ask him how he feels about koi clay for fish health

 

[Meyer Jordan]

Skimmer yes. Plants I have 10-15 pump for the skimmer I believe is 2400 not sure the rate drop because it's pumping up to my falls. The pump to my planter is a smaller one and I don't remember exactly. I also have an air stone in the main pond.

Is this a direct drive pump or mag-drive? You have not indicated what type/size of biofiltration you already have. In any case, if you construct the phyto-filter (bog) the appropriate size you will not need any additional filtration. 20% - 30% of the surface area of your pond would be an adequate size for the phyto-filter with a depth of 12' - 18' depending on plant specie as some are deeper rooting than others.

 

[AnthonyRibis]

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Is this a direct drive pump or mag-drive? You have not indicated what type/size of biofiltration you already have. In any case, if you construct the phyto-filter (bog) the appropriate size you will not need any additional filtration. 20% - 30% of the surface area of your pond would be an adequate size for the phyto-filter with a depth of 12' - 18' depending on plant specie as some are deeper rooting than others.

Not sure about your pump question. What is the difference between the 2? I am sure I can get away with just the big as filtration and I will look the more natural the the barrel.

 

[Meyer Jordan]

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Not sure about your pump question. What is the difference between the 2? I am sure I can get away with just the big as filtration and I will look the more natural the the barrel.

A direct drive pump is able to 'lift' more water to an established height than a mag-drive pump with the same gph rating.
With your current fish load, a phyto-filter (bog) should be sufficient.

 

[AnthonyRibis]

I more I read and research the more I like the bog idea. Really liked the pond diggers patio bog pond series. Appreciate everyone's input and help

 

[AnthonyRibis]

Started my bog today, I will post some pictures, once I make some progress. As always I end up making multiple trips to the store because I forget stuff.

 

[AnthonyRibis]

Does anyone in the north or northeast run their bog through the winter? I run my falls through the winter and was planning my new bog to use the same pump. I bought a splitter so I'm able to change my flow from my skimmer to the big or direct to the waterfall box. Wondering if I could just keep the flow through the bog ?

 

[Mmathis]

After 2 years with a DIY Skippy, I am converting to a bog -- acutally, 2 bogs, as I have a small bog in my box turtle habitat that is connected to the pond system. Haven't started work on the larger one yet, but that's the project for spring. I can tell some improvement in water quality just with the little bog going (I think the turtle bog is around 6' x 3'), but still have the Skippy running as well, until the bigger bog is built. The plants are just starting to show growth, so hoping the water will improve even more.

 

[Lisak1]

We run our bog all winter without any trouble. I would guess a lot would depend on how your bog is constructed, the size of your bog and pump size.

 

[AnthonyRibis]

Thoughts, is this enough holes?

 

[Meyer Jordan]

Thoughts, is this enough holes?

Depends on what size the PVC pipe is and what the flow rate (gph) will be. Be sure to have these holes facing downward when installing.

 

[AnthonyRibis]

1.5" pipe and 2000 gph

 

[addy1]

If you are using a liner, put a scrap of liner between the piping and the real liner. Keeps the water from pounding on the liner, possibly wearing it.

We did chop saw slits in our piping, 2 inch pvc, 6800 gph pump. HUGE bog

 

[AnthonyRibis]

I'm using a plastic preformed pond as my bog.

My concern is the bog will feed my waterfall and I want to make sure I maintain a good flow to my falls