It was brought to my attention that Brian
Woodcock’s AFS looked a little big and why does the Anoxic Filter have to be so
big compared to other filters that are now getting smaller?
Today our unparalleled nature is sublimely
programmed from the very beginning by pond magazines from the start of our pond
build; that today’s filters are better, leaner and more capable than filters of
long ago. However, one of the biggest complaints from hobbyist is that the
filter they bought was not up to par like the advertising stated.
Koi grow big and can eat as much as you
through at them: Just read the link below.
A friend once said: “There is no
substitution for cubic inches when it come to horsepower in combustible
engines.” This also applies to filters for ponds too. No matter how much
technology advances in the filtration world, there is still no substitution as
far as the microbial world goes for bacteria living space. It doesn’t matter how much oxygen the
water is saturated with, if foodstuff and substrate are not in equilibrium with
each other, then you have an inadequate filtration system for your needs. You
either cut back on the food the fish or both but you can’t have it all.
This is the reason hobbyist get so
frustrated with ponding because their expiations of what they paid good money
for is not what was advertised. Before long it’s back to the store to buy more
filtration or live with what you have and the filters shortcomings.
I think if I remember correctly Brian said
he has only invested about £105.oo into his new AFS for the black pond coating.
Quote from Brian: “ The finish is great and I hate to say it but as good as fiber
glassing, whether it lasts only time will tell, but at £105.oo for the whole
Anoxic it was by far the least expensive option.” All I know is here in the US,
an out of the box filtration system that would equal a AFS like the one Brian
has just built in the UK would cost about $5000-7000 USD easily. If you think
you could buy better for less, then you believe that you really have a chance
at winning the lottery don’t you?
Filtration systems are made small because
that’s what consumers want but don’t realize what they need. I show some
pictures in my blog and AFS book of some very big filters for ponds because
that is what is needed if you wish to have nice big Koi. Don’t become your own
worst enemy and think that you can get by with less; you will regret it in the
end. In the filtration world, bigger is really better. In this case, you just
can’t have too much filtration if Koi are on your agenda.
QUOTE:
Brian,
Curse you is all I have to say!
Having spent weeks of effort last autumn/winter
installing my Cloverleaf filters etc. I am now totally in awe of what you have
achieved and the brilliance (yet simplicity) of the anoxic system.
I am now looking at my entire set-up and all I
can see is demolition and replacement...and you are to blame!”
Quote taken from UK forum.
Anoxicfiltrationsystem.blogspot.com
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