[Mike T]

Have been reading all the posts re: Chlorine poisoning of koi… This is a concern of mine because I do a 10% water change 24/7 through a Hudson Auto Fill valve… Water is allowed to "leak" from the pond via a hose bib tapped into one of the return lines… Once the level drops to a specific level, valves turns on and refills pond…

Chlorine is not usually introduced into our water system, however should a main break or if bacteria is found at the reservoir, Chlorine is infused into the system… According to the water board the amount which is supposed to reach our homes is < .005%… But one never knows… I’ve heard of Chlorine kills, in the Islands, despite this fact…

My question is: I found an active carbon filter and dispenser from a major supplier of Aquatic system equipment for $47… My first thought was: "This is too easy, how come every hobbyist doesn’t have one hooked up to their pond water systems"

Is this a Pollyanna fix??? What am I missing??? Are there drawbacks to this fix???

Thanks in advance for your comments,

Aloha! Mike T