Recent content by kachibi

I see some so-called HOB filters which may be quieter, but I don't think I can mount it in a tall bucket (80cm) like the above? So I resort to using a noisier filter.

@xxBarneyxx 1) By "live filter" do you mean a cycled filter, including a cycled sponge filter? By the way, some more questions: 2) I am using a sponge filter now but it is a bit noisy. Is there any way to reduce its noise but maintain its effectiveness? 3) On the other hand, I did a 1/3...

OK, I bought a sponge filter and I'd use it anyway, since some of you say including it is better. Say, if I put the sponge filter inside. Can I right away pour some beneficial bacteria liquid to the bucket (with the presence of a fish)?

My main tank is about 300L. But now I am referring to the above hospital "bucket" tank. I wonder if it needs a simple filtration system and whether a sponge filter is something I need--a simple yet effective filtration system?

I see. My first time to hear sponge filters and hob filters. Which one is better for my case?

I am currently quarantining a koi fish with pop eye disease in a big fish bucket made of canvas. The bucket does not have a filtering system at this moment. But it has two strong oxygen pumps. Without the system, can I add beneficial bacteria to the bucket to help clean the water? Surely, I...

In Hong Kong, we don't have ponds for normal households. We have been raising the Koi fish from small ones in this tank for many many years. By the way, the dedicated salts you suggest can both raise the GH and KH and help his eyes (also performs your salt bath function)?

Thank you for you guys' comments! By the way, raising the PH, GH and KH levels can alleviate the eye problem? I think the water condition has been similar since we started raising them. And, other Koi fishes don't have problems. Is it really crucial to raise the levels if I want to cure the eye...

Setup : Pics of the pond: See the picture (fish tank.jpg) Liters/gallons: 271.32 liters. Live plants: No. Nitrogen cycle: Yes, cycled before fishes were added to the tank. The tank also has filter media (those nitrifying stones). Filter capacity: See the picture. (filter media.jpg) Temp.: No...

My fish's left eye has been problematic for 1-2 years. But at the very beginning and for most of the time, the eye was just cloudy and nothing else. One day, I used Waterlife Myxazin to treat the fish and his eye healed successfully. It turned clear. However, since 2 months ago, not just the...