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Latest post 7-24-2008 21:14 by Bluedave. 27 replies.

6-5-2008 23:31

craiglockley
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Pea Soup Pond

Since the failing of the UV section of filter, the pond has slowly got greener and greener. I finally got round to ordering a new bulb and I just hope it solves the problem. I'm using a basket/floss filter and Barley Straw but it's not helping.

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6-6-2008 0:59 In reply to

Richy
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How long has it been without a UV tube?

There's no substitute for a duff UV tube, barley straw will take about 3-4 weeks min to even start doing anything, if it does at all. My advice is to get one spare and replace round about early spring, depending on weather conditions, change so much these days who knows what weather we'll get. Be prepared next year and have a spare.

TANK 1. 1 BGK, Pair Gold Panchax, 1 Sailfin plec. Mopani wood + Fake silk plants. Substrate, sand + gravel. Ext filt.

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6-6-2008 17:50 In reply to

lilac_froggy
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Oh dear. Hope you can get it cleared soon Craig Yes

6-6-2008 20:09 In reply to

imustbedreamin
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use a flocculant (green water treatment) to help the UV.

this will clump the green water together which will be removed by the filter media.......................the UV will then keep the green water from reappearing

stupid is as stupid does

6-6-2008 23:34 In reply to

craiglockley
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Richy:
How long has it been without a UV tube?

Good few weeks

Richy:
My advice is to get one spare and replace round about early spring, depending on weather conditions, change so much these days who knows what weather we'll get. Be prepared next year and have a spare.

Problem is I don't even know if the bulb is duff - the switch box keeps tripping out and I worked out it related to the filter so could be the bulb.

6-6-2008 23:36 In reply to

craiglockley
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Richy:
barley straw will take about 3-4 weeks min to even start doing anything

Barley straw has been in for a good few months. I replaced the old one around March time

6-7-2008 17:14 In reply to

craiglockley
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imustbedreamin:
use a flocculant (green water treatment) to help the UV.

Are standard Aquarium Green Water Treatments suitable or should I get a special pond one?

6-7-2008 19:24 In reply to

imustbedreamin
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go for a pond one.

they are specifically designed for the job and larger volumes of water.

stupid is as stupid does

6-21-2008 7:21 In reply to

lilac_froggy
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Hi Craig, how is the pea soup now? Smile

All clearing I hope Yes

6-24-2008 1:37 In reply to

craiglockley
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Sadly not. Tried a green water treatment, twice so far over two weeks. It turns the pond brown instead of green but it just isn;t clearing. I'm waiting for Hozelock to come up with a solution with regard to the UVC but every time they send an email requesting information like serial numbers of the filter, I respond immediately and it takes another week before they respond. Not very happy right now - if I had the money, I'd scrap the whole thing and get a new filter. Very frustrated.

6-24-2008 5:50 In reply to

lilac_froggy
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Oh dear Sad

Have you tried phoning them as they aren't too forth coming with emails? Confused

6-24-2008 22:10 In reply to

craiglockley
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lilac_froggy:

Oh dear

Have you tried phoning them as they aren't too forth coming with emails?

No, I have absolutely no faith in companies on the phone anymore.

6-25-2008 13:50 In reply to

fd1972uk
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Hope you get some luck with this mate.

6-25-2008 15:01 In reply to

imustbedreamin
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is it a pressurised filter craig?

stupid is as stupid does

6-25-2008 18:13 In reply to

craiglockley
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imustbedreamin:

is it a pressurised filter craig?

Don't believe so - I think you'd call it a "gravity filter"? A box with plastic media topped with a sponge. Water pumps through a UV, sprays over the sponge and as it fills, flows from an outlet.

Good news is someone has contacted me and agreed to replace the UV part of the unit. Just need to work out what a "ballast" is - any takers?

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