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Bob Winkler · 08-26-2004

I have a question about Bakki Shower, and TT's for that matter, setup. It seems that many have come to the conclusion that it is important to have some type of filter/settlement chamber prior to the TT/BS. I may have missed it, but is the source water better from the bottom drain, or skimmer. If one has the choice of one or the other.

The reason I ask, is the new pond we are building will have some 6 bottom drains and 3 skimmers. My original plan was to have the 3 skimmers go by 4" to 3 vortex' and then all 3 to a BS type TT. With the 6 BD's each having their own nexus, the primary purpose and goal of the TT is degassing, nitrate removal, and perhaps some bit of filtration. The TT will then gravity feed to a waterfall.

So....from the BD or the Skimmers or some of both? and why? TIA

PS. Looking forward to seeing any of you at the Chicago show this weekend.

08-26-2004	#495 (permalink)
Bob Winkler Jumbo Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 867 Blog Entries: 1	I have a question about Bakki Shower, and TT's for that matter, setup. It seems that many have come to the conclusion that it is important to have some type of filter/settlement chamber prior to the TT/BS. I may have missed it, but is the source water better from the bottom drain, or skimmer. If one has the choice of one or the other. The reason I ask, is the new pond we are building will have some 6 bottom drains and 3 skimmers. My original plan was to have the 3 skimmers go by 4" to 3 vortex' and then all 3 to a BS type TT. With the 6 BD's each having their own nexus, the primary purpose and goal of the TT is degassing, nitrate removal, and perhaps some bit of filtration. The TT will then gravity feed to a waterfall. So....from the BD or the Skimmers or some of both? and why? TIA PS. Looking forward to seeing any of you at the Chicago show this weekend. __________________ Best regards, Bob Winkler My opinions are my best interpretation of my experiences. They are not set in stone as I intend to always be a student of life. And Koi.