| MikeM2 thanks for bringing this up.
I have voiced my concern in another forum last year as to what happens to the solids in such a set-up when there is no sedimentation chamber with supply direct to the BS/BH at a high turnover rate. I would presume the solids is "pulverised" into solution which led me to another fear of the possibilty of this causing hikkui in the long term. This has become a real fear and I would be more than glad, and for the sake of all of us who are contemplating trying this, if those who are already using this set-up would be so kind as to give us your experience esp with reference to hikkui.
Let me tell you why it has become a real concern. One of our senior koi hobbyist with a 100ton pond who had converted his TTs to this BS/BH setup using 1 ton of the BH. Despite all this claim of better and crystal clear water (I am still appalled by people claiming that crstal clear water means good water), and good water parameters as tested with meters this friend of mine has informed me that some of his priced kois are developing hikkui. I hope this is just coincidence and your sharing of your experience will be much appreciated.
Thanks, dtbh |