Great Air Pumps For Large Moving Bed Filters and Ponds

[@pondguru]

Blagdon Pond Oxygenator (Amazon): geni.us/uH54t Blagdon Pond Oxygenator (Ebay): ebay.to/31fQOfX Air pump is way cheaper on Ebay than on Amazon. 8" air plate (Amazon): geni.us/5cQKpOY 8" air plate (Ebay): ebay.to/2MyMkO5 30cm air stone (Amazon): geni.us/ma2a 30cm air stone (Ebay): ebay.to/2wLCZYk 8mm x 10m air line (Amazon): geni.us/Qv6B 8mm x 10m air line (Ebay): ebay.to/2Irey89 (I shot this video a couple of months ago but haven't had much time for editing due to pressures of work - apologies if I don't get to answer comments on my videos now as my work load is crazy.) A quick video of the air pumps I have running the moving bed filter and a large air stone in the pond. I'm really pleased with these air pumps and would definitely recommend them for driving moving beds, aerating large ponds and running air driven fish houses. Video with Evolve shower filter and Blagdon Amphibious IQ 12000 Pump (which feeds water to shower filters) : bit.ly/2t3N8OH Global Koi shower filter video: bit.ly/2UYv4AX Looking INSIDE filter media video: bit.ly/2KbOAGk All types of Biohome media and links to other distributors: www.filterpro.co.uk Blagdon Amphibious IQ 12000 pump: geni.us/9ByCf5F Hel-x 17 moving media: ebay.to/2UZk5aM Alfagrog (Amazon): geni.us/Il899 Alfagrog (Ebay): ebay.to/2zWrajj Hel-X 13 25 litres (Amazon): geni.us/3UBTi Hel-X 13 25 litres (ebay): ebay.to/2QPKiq6 Hel-X 17 (more suited to very large moving bed filters): bit.ly/2PBAOyn K1 standard size (Amazon): geni.us/zNFFaJ K1 micro 25 litres (Amazon): geni.us/byDQ K1 micro 50 litres (Amazon): geni.us/M7T2AH K1 micro 25 litres (ebay): ebay.to/2P5Flfv K1 micro 50 litres (ebay): ebay.to/2NFJ3YB Moving bed media (FilterPro): bit.ly/2NN1gU6 Vortex filters: bit.ly/2Mj7gYa 4" fittings: geni.us/nTQc9bw 2" taps: geni.us/OBXBGSI 8" diameter brushes: ebay.to/2OvMOkc Filter grids: geni.us/oqDBzT If you've enjoyed this video please check out the playlists on my channel for hundreds more - on a variety of subjects. Feel free to share or link any of my videos on facebook, twitter, forums etc. for the benefit of anyone you think may also enjoy watching. See you next time. Pondguru RECOMMENDED AMAZON PRODUCTS: amzn.to/2Mw81OU INSTAGRAM: bit.ly/2KAk1fx FILMING EQUIPMENT: Panasonic HC-VX870 HD camcorder geni.us/3UwE +Rode stereo microphone: geni.us/4OL +Rode 'deadcat' mic cover: geni.us/1pmn JVC Everio quad proof HD camcorder: geni.us/e09e +Rode 'deadcat' mic cover (opened up and held between tripod and camera base) geni.us/dee24 Zomei Z666 tripod: geni.us/1a1af3 Manfrotto MTPIXI-B PIXI mini tripod: geni.us/87f7

[@progressivepondkeeping]

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[@ukaquaponics8855]

I’m really interested to know if the pond is clearer and if you’ve tested the water parameters before and after. Maybe a video on your water quality? Have you cleaned the filters yet? What sort of muck have you taken out of them?

[@joshd4821]

You should do a quick over view of what you have done so far with pond filter. Like where it comes in/out, main filter and the shower filter. Maybe with some pictures in the video like you did in this one. Thanks keep up the work.

[@leighsandham3718]

Great video Richard. And some fantastic prizes for some very lucky winners . Very generous of you

[@TononiaWorld]

I'm dying to see the pond with crystal clear water, it's going to be beautiful

[@tombaker86]

In recent months I haven't been able to watch KZbin as much as I have in the past so I've spent tonight catching up. I have Sky, Netflix and Amazon but for some reason I'm binge watching a bloke in the North East mess about with filters! Haha! Congratulations on passing 100k subs mate! Always love the videos, keep em coming!

[@jwoodard621]

You make it all look so easy

[@salvadorvelasquez6611]

HAPPY Father's Day weekend from Houston TX USA boss 😎😎😎😎

[@PENFOLD1962]

Oh trust me to find ya too late😷 BRILLIANT VIDEO thanks for sharing, how the BIG BOYS DO IT.... Amazing 👍😷👍Take care my friend

[@safetyoussouf1725]

I just love the updates you do of your pond.

[@Pedro116092]

answered a question I had in my head about water movment and airation in a converted swimming pool I am setting up for the purpose of growing plant and breeding fish for aquaponics growing. Dam another comp were Australia is excluded from a utube comp. This exclusion realy gets on my nurves. I am always prepaired to pay postage but this never gets us included in any comp. But you have answered some questions for me.

[@georgemetcalf9647]

Morning Richard, they look a excellent neat pump and moving a lot of air, is that another trickle filter I spy in the background? I can't wait to see that pond of yours start clearing. Good Luck and all the best,George

[@syedshawkethussainrizvi9503]

very good information and well presented

[@TheJohn316uk]

Great oxygenators those I’ve been looking at one of those for my pond Very generous to give those away pondy Cheers John :)

[@elgezouliabdul4973]

Good Vedio to see always with new nice stuff. I wish you good luck .

[@mattolsson8816]

There are still areas of that MBBR that isn't moving. What's the volume of the MBBR? And how much of that is filled with media? At what depth are the airstones placed? I have found that those 8" discs are quite restrictive. Use a medium pore AirStone with less restriction and the pump will work better.

[@alanthecat59]

true

[@pandapops6957]

I really need one of those excellent wattage!, thanks for sharing.

[@gazyg1973]

Descent pond and set up that rich👍

[@davidmarshall5667]

Hi Pondguru really like the video with the pond Blagdon oxygenator looking forward to seeing them in action, as I have just ordered them from ebay thanks for the links. Dave M

[@gbrooke5580]

I want to build a 4000 gallon liner pond in America. Can you recommend a full cycle filtration system. I would appreciate any recommendations that you would have, thank you..

[@jamesh1597531]

Great video Richard. 😀 Love all your videos. You make my day. 👍

[@50shadesofgreen]

Another awesome video today Richard !! Great product, I got to first one of the series

[@Mark-ir9gl]

Nice one Richard 👍

[@GOTOHOBBIES]

I am really glad you done a review because I just about to buy one Thank you

[@ANT9TOB3]

220v in NZ and I'd happily pay postage!

[@darthginger85]

Great video as always was looking at getting one of these pump to replace my cheap and very noisy air pump but was not sure it in would be that quiet

[@malsearle]

Is the answer Frank ?! Did i win ? Lol . Whats your thoughts on wrapping some foams around an air pump to reduce noise ? Would there be a safety issue ?

[@markmmm1737]

May cause extra heat which will kill it faster.

[@farley1992]

Sit them on rubber pad works better than feet they put on them

[@rudys0951]

Can we have a mega pond filter update please 🙏🏻

[@woodsman2433]

Hi Just a quick question how is the air stone connected to the air line, as it lets you chuck it into the pond. Knowing my luck it would fly off great video thinking of running one of the3600 in a solar set up 32 Watts is very low consumption. we dug out a pond similar to yours last year and lined it approx 20m in diameter and 8 foot deep. great video glad ive stumbled across you cheers Woodsman243

[@shunter66]

Very informative Richard , can these be left out in the open or are they not water proof? May look into adding the larger one to my pond.☺☺

[@davidchadwick4086]

Lovingg the vids pall am plannibg on doing a wetland bog filter WHAT would be best plants to put in I live in UK northeast so weather I pants thanks in advance

[@NatuRElated]

After not seeing an update on this pond filter for a year I'm assume there wasn't any magnificent results?

[@stevedavenport8649]

Great video. You have got some red controllable taps to control airflow at the start of the video. Have you got a link where I could get them in the UK. Would you recommend a one way valve also to be used from the Blagdon Oxygenator

[@justonemanc1925]

Brilliant pal.

[@ath3ris_]

I wonder how much power your whole pond filter system consumes. Any idea?

[@Populiervogel]

Had the same thoughts.

[@raymondbaker6232]

Very informative just what I was looking for 👍

[@alanpilkington149]

What's actually in your pond?

[@raibeartthehairypict4696]

Love your videos Richard mate. You never know, if I win one of these. It may be the foundation that I build my fish house on? Wishful thinking maybe. Take care lad...😂🖒

[@fasousa4798]

Hi. Hows this setup going?

[@KoiTimeUSA]

another nice video My question still remains is all filtration this for the mud pond? will it be converted to a pond liner or concrete pond?

[@themilksnatcher]

I can't really see that fikterstion making any difference to water clarity in a mud lake like that

[@aquaticsplanet5033]

That's a big pond what do you have in there ? Nice pumps you've added too.

[@immortalayarna]

very informative video, 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@alanthecat59]

super vid , are they weatherpoof

[@jinxed_jinxed_3443]

Mega pond Richard gadgie , hoo many bodies yee got weighted doon in it?

[@danmo43]

Does the air stone in the big pond kick up silt and stain the water?

[@AmateurAquatics]

Great video ! super generous mate looking forward to the give away!

[@rosshale4058]

Pure pond porn, loving these videos, when all your filters get to grips with your pond it’ll be as clear as a swimming pool😊thanks for all the time and effort you put into bringing these pond and pimping filters videos to us it’s very much appreciated 👏👏👏🤘🤘

[@toddmiller1933]

Could you advise a pump for a dump moving bed filter Can’t seem to get my chamber moving enough

[@pondguru]

I'm not familiar with a dump moving bed filter but most of the moving bed media will take an age to get moving properly. It's best to start with the chamber only filled to 25% then after a few weeks you should be able to fill it to 50% (so if the chamber is 100 litres you'd need 50 litres of media). With the K1 micro you can fill the chamber to 75% as opposed to only around 50% with K1 or Hel-x. Since plastic is a really hostile environment for bacteria to colonize the media needs to build up a 'biofilm' for the bacteria to survive on and when that builds up (when the media starts to discolor) then it will move much better. If your media is new it will not move very well at all.

[@annescambler4221]

Hi Richard. Which air pump would be suitable for a tank with k1 medium moving bed that's about half the size of yours? Anne

[@guysingh]

Could someone please tell me where is the next video or air pump competition?

[@Afeeq1011]

7:30 so I'm assuming the colonies aren't included lol jokes aside I wonder if there are ways to reduce an airpump noise by cancelling the vibrations.

[@chrishart5474]

You having a laugh, most of the moving bed media was doing mannequin challenge and was stationary

[@jcesp143]

sir @ 2:37 what the size of mean hose that you connect the 8 mm hose? thank you.

[@gpenterprises3321]

What About 25 ft deep Pond ? Can you recommend any thing ?

[@Populiervogel]

Damn needed that one for my pond but pity no inhabitant of the UK.

[@StanTheObserver-lo8rx]

I can't tell..but maybe you could see more clarity with an algaecide? It would only last as long as the chemical..but when you see the water clear,that might answer what is the real culprit for the turbidity. If it's that?..then you might need to become an aquatic plant expert..Water lilies to block the light,pickerel weed and reeds to suck up nutrients. Whatever is feeding your ponds water inlet..might be the place for large stands of cattails...filter out muck. Its not easy. The sunlight just makes diatoms and algaes explode. You might plant some Willow tree's. More shade.

[@AGamesCorner]

never keep the air hose valves closed while pump is running. you will ruin it. Also, it looks like too much media in there, that is why it is not moving

[@changweichen2966]

@pondguru jeeze what does your electricity bill look like? it'll proberly give me a heart attack if I had to pay for it all.

[@Alex-uu1le]

Would ireland be close close enough for a giveaway

[@IFIXCASTLES]

Whenever I hear air pump I think silent giant....

[@Richard6292-m9x]

I like too pay thesend cost for the airpump i life in the Netherlands.

[@timo387]

Hallo

[@davidwonder3633]

Imagine the electricity bill for this pond....

[@petercresswell5402]

New to your channel but really enjoying catching up on your videos, mostly the fishing wildlife and pond updates. Watched an old video regarding the nest tube for the mallard, dont know if you persisted with this, but i noticed you had one thing lacking and that was nesting material. Mallard are essentially quite lazy and dont build a nest in a tube you need to stuff it full of hay or straw to create the nest. Our local Wildfowling Club has had great success with our nest tube programme: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYPOeqJor91gqdk Not anticipating a reply as i saw the video explaining why this was no longer practical, you may also find this irrelevant or have ended the nesting project or solved it. Comment is not really relevant to this video but not sure where i should have commented. Enjoy the videos and look forward to more fishing wildlife videos, but i have plenty of old videos to catch up on. Cheers Pete

[@jdw1018]

Why aren't you just using a beadfilter

[@MrJasonengland]

That's not pond , it's freaking lake 😅😅😅

[@pinballwizard6906]

Pick me lol ✌️