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Posted	New koi pond
10-04-2006 09:55 by Jimmy mac	I have a good filter with vortex. 2200 gallons. What size pump and uv do you suggest. should I add a Bio start to the new water?
10-04-2006 10:39 by s.canis	Ideally you should have a pump that will turn over the water every two hours. i.e. 1100 galls/hour. If you have sharp bends on your pipe work you must take this into the factor as bends will reduce the flow rate. I would use a 30 watt UV this is slightly over size but it will be better. Bio start will be good to use if you have fish in the pond, there is no point using it before getting any fish. in the early stages check the water conditions every 2-3 days for ammonia or nitrite in the water using a test kit as the fish will suffer if allowed to get too high.
10-04-2006 12:57 by Jimmy mac	Your comments are appreciated,I shall geta test kit.If the ammonia is high what steps should be taken
10-04-2006 17:44 by chris	i agrre with s.canis. i have a 1750 gallon pond and it has a 30 watt uv and the pond is crystal clear (its also shaded). i would not bother Bio start as your not ment to introduce fish untill 4 - 6 weeks.
10-04-2006 18:24 by s.canis	if the reading is high a 30% water change is needed then further water changes of about 10% daily. You can get rid of ammonia quickly but watch out for the nitrite as this will linger for ages upto 6-8 weeks depending on your system.

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