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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Wednesday 01 December, 2010
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Savio Living Ponds Versatile Filter
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very rugged and well built filter. The plastic housing is thick and can stand up to the harshest situations. Great in freezing climates.
Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Wednesday 01 December, 2010
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Wave Vortex Filters 36
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effective as a mechanical filter but insanely over priced and they have a massive foot print making them hard to install and even harder to hide from view.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Wednesday 01 December, 2010
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Koi Clear V-105 Vortex Filter
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These are much better when installed as a gravity flow into the filter and have the pump pull the water out the other end. But that makes them hard to install because they need to be in ground at water level. But once installed they are very effective filter. One unit cannot handle a very big fish load, but using 3 in a row and you will have an excellent filter. And these really aren't all that much more expensive then building a DIY three chamber vortex system yourself out of 55 gallon barrels, so save yourself the work and use these.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Wednesday 01 December, 2010
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Laguna Power-flo Round Filter
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As with almost all small submersible filters, they are designed for small ponds with very few fish. Using them for high fish loads will require frequent cleaning, which unfortunately is not easily done since the filter is at the bottom of the pond and needs to be removed.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Wednesday 01 December, 2010
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Matala EZ Bio
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Really nice little prefilter. The EZ bio 20 is a better choice as it can be expanded linking multiple units together. And because its the Matala pad you know it will last and be easy to clean without much rick of clogging.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Wednesday 01 December, 2010
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Emperor Tadpole Filter
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These are a great idea, but this unit clogs far too easily and they are not expandable. The matala version of this is far superior and costs about the same.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Wednesday 01 December, 2010
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TetraPond 1500, 2500, 4000 Pressure Filters
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The photo above shows the old version of this filter. The newer version is a much improved design. No more sponges to clean and a lot more media that back washes very nicely. As with all little filters like this, you should cut the recommended number of gallons in half to have a properly sized filter.
Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Wednesday 01 December, 2010
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Little Giant Pressurized Filters
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like most of these small pressurized filters, they are fine for small ponds. Cut the recommended number of gallons in half and you will have a properly sized filter. But if you are looking for a small DIY filter for a pond less then 1000 gallons and not too many fish, this one should work well for you. Its solid and can handle the outdoors pretty well. The backwash doesn't work great, so plan on opening it up every couple months for a good cleaning.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Wednesday 01 December, 2010
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Pondmaster Pressurized Filters
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PondMaster knows how to make quality products. For the price I like the Laguna filter better because its easier to clean, but these are not bad either. Well made and shouldn't give you any problems for at least a few years.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Wednesday 01 December, 2010
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Cal Pump Bio-Filters
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Very low quality filter. I stocked these for awhile but I had so many people returning them and asking for refunds or warranty replacements that I finally had to stop offering them. These generally fall apart in less then a year....pretty much like everything else Cal makes.
Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Wednesday 01 December, 2010
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Laguna Filters
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These are one of the few small filters that I actually like. The construction of the valve is a bit flimsy and expect to replace parts after a few seasons. But the overall design is very clever with the scrub bars to clean the sponges, the built in UV and the large section for media at the base. All for a very reasonable price. Also, the quick release adapters are smart and can be changed easily to fit flex hose or threaded PVC.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Wednesday 01 December, 2010
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BioVort by Little Giant
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Very rugged little filter. You could drop this off a 3 story building and then go hook it up. Well maybe not, but you get the idea. It doesn't really filter any better then any other filter in its size and price range, but most filters in that price are made cheaply and have small plastic parts that can break after a few seasons outdoors.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Wednesday 01 December, 2010
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Aqua Plus
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You really can't go wrong with this set up. Everything comes ready to go, nothing to think about. You get a fully functional state of the art, custom built filter system that is just plug and play. And while it seems expensive, if you break the parts down and shop around for them individually, including labor and supplies, valves, etc, you will see this are really very well priced.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Wednesday 01 December, 2010
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Tetra ClearChoice
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A good little filter for what it is....a small goldfish and water garden filter. This unit is not meant to be a stand alone filter for koi ponds. It is one of the least expensive filters on the market, around $100, making it very popular at the local water garden shops. Easy to install with a submersible pump and some flex hose. The main problems are the single pad at the top for trapping debris, this will clog quickly and water will bypass and then muck and sludge start to clog the media. And the media is far too large and open, limiting its ability to provide surface area. But you can replace the media if you like and even switch out the pads for some superior Matala pads.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Wednesday 01 December, 2010
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Nexus Easy Pod
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Not all that impressed with the smaller nexus "pod". It doesn't mechanically trap debris nearly as well as its big brothers the Nexus 210 and 310 units and it doesn't utilize the fluid bed technology like they do. The media remains static and air is only used to clean the media. For the cost there are superior small pond filters on the market. EA makes some amazing equipment, most of it groundbreaking and state of the art, I just think with this filter they tried to be something weren't.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Wednesday 01 December, 2010
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Nexus Eazy 210 and 310
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The newest version of the Nexus Filters. I don't think the 200 and 300 are even available anymore. The Nexus 210 and the 310 are excellent units. The easiest to clean filter I have ever seen with an spectacular design for mechanical and biological filtration. The fluid bed technology is by far the best style of filter one can use on their pond and the Nexus utilizes this very nicely. The catch is that the unit is not going to be cheap, usually well over $2000 and also its pretty tricky to install. Most DIYers can't install it themselves and the height and level must be perfect for this to function properly. But if you are looking for the best, the Nexus definitely fits the bill.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Wednesday 01 December, 2010
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Matala BioSteps 10
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These are very nice simple filters that do a good job in low flow, low waste situations. Too high of a flow rate into the unit and it will overflow over the side because the lid is not pressurized. And as the Matala pads get clogged up with the debris, water will bypass the pads reducing their ability to filter. But if you don't try and push too much water through them and you don't have too much sludge that needs to be removed, then this filter will give great bio filtration. The UV upgrade makes it easy to add additional UV if you ever want to. The purchase price is very low which makes it a great choice for a lot of small DIY ponds and ideal for a quarantine filter. You can also use it as an add on filter to a larger pond.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Cetus Sieve
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A truly brilliant mechanical filter. Completely clog free regardless of flow rate and amount of waste. Maybe if you had thousands of leaves in the pond it might get clogged, but I doubt it. Its amazingly simply but installation is a bit tricky. It needs to be gravity flow into the unit and the pump pulls out, so the placement of the unit needs to be perfect.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Ultima II
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These are the most popular pressurized bead type filters in the pond industry. Mostly because of the solid construction and low price. They are very well made and I have seen these filters put through serious abuse over the years and still have trouble free operation. The only flaw is they don't backwash very well and a couple times a year you need to open them up and stir the media as muck and sludge will build up and cake along the bottom. After you stir it you need to give it a VERY long backwash.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Emperor Aquatics BioPro
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The best thing about these filters is the media. They don't use a sinking media, its neutrally buoyant which means it will sink to the bottom during normal operation because the water flows down and then when you backwash the water flows up so the media rises up and tumbles very easily with no clumping of the media. Its also a very solidly built filter and will last outdoors for many years.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Bio Wave Filters
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These are good for small ponds or as a second add on filter. Its great that the come with a blower pre installed, but the blower is pretty cheap and will only last a year or two. Luckily you can get replacements for around $50. This filter is very comparable to the much more popular Ultima II filters, but this one costs more
Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Biotek
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This is the economy filter by GC Tek and its comparable to most other filters on the market except it is superior on the backwash setting. Other models like the Ultima are similar in cost and capabilities but don't backwash as well which means you have to open them up at least once a year to clean them out. Not so with this unit.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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AquaBead Bio-Filtration Systems
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This is the GC Tek flagship filter. The design of the filter is like no other. It has an internal vortex and separates the solids before it enters the bio media chamber. It the best filter for using as a stand alone filtration system because it works great as a mechanical filter as well as a biological filter. And if you really want an amazing filter system, you can have them custom build and entire system including pump and UV. One of my favorite companies to work with too. And whats really great is you won't pay more for these filters then other major top brands.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Alpha ONE
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I have been selling the GC Tek line of filters for years. They Alpha One is one of the best selling models for me. Very well made and will give trouble free performance for many years. Excellent filtration ability for both mechanical filter and biological. With many other filters you have to cut the recommended volume in half for any practical application. But with this filter, if it says it works on a 5000 gallon pond, then it actually works on a 5000 gallon pond.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Sequence Primer Pumps
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One of the best self priming pumps on the market. Great flow, even in high head applications. The watts are also one of the lowest on the market when you consider GPH at higher head levels. Very reasonably priced and reliable.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Sequence 4000 series
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My favorite of the sequence line. All their pumps are excellent and very well made. This is their newest pump and they finally got with the program and started using a 2 inch male inlet and outlet thread which improved flow and made them MUCH easier to install. The 4000 series has great watts and excellent reliability. Also they are whisper quiet. The flow is not great at higher head so if you have more then 10 feet of head I would get the larger of the models rather the the lower ones. The cost does not increase significantly when moving up in size.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Sequence 1000 Series
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One of my favorite pumps to install and sell. I always wished they had a 2 inch male thread rather then a 1 1/2in female and then they came out with the 4000 series which has just that! But these are still very well made pumps, reasonably priced and use low watts when compared to other brands. One of the top brands in the industry, American made motors and they have been making pumps for decades. You really can't go wrong with the sequence pumps.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Sun Pump - Solar Pump
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The only real solar friendly pump on the market that actually works. Plenty of little bubble/fountain type solar pumps that will run for a few hours. This pump is designed to be hooked up to an existing household solar system or it can have its own panel. Keep in mind, with any solar pump, its needs a battery large enough to run the pump all night long and it needs enough panels to charge the battery during the day while also operating the pump. That's why it works best when hooked into an existing solar system.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Savio Water Master Solids Handling Pump
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Almost all solids handling pumps are going to be inefficient with the watts because of the need for higher rpm and the shape of the impeller. You shouldn't buy a solids handling pump except for very specific purposes. But for what this pump is, its a very good unit. very reliable and gives great flow rates. Its capable of running 24/7 but its not recommended because of energy costs. Better for cleaning out bogs and such.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Pondmaster Mag-Drive Models 2 - 7
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Pondmaster is the industry leader for submersible pumps. They are not going to be the cheapest, but they will last for years and years. In all the year I have been selling them I have never had one returned under warranty. I have had customers come in with pondmaster pumps that were 10 to 15 years old and they finally quit working. Of course they got another pondmaster.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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PerformancePro Artesian
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Great for high head applications. Also one of the best made pumps on the market today. Expect many years of solid operation. The watts are not the best, but comparable to other high head, high RPM pumps out there.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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PerformancePro Cascade Low RPM Pumps
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Cost per GPH these pumps are more expensive them many other brands. So at first glance many people on a budget are turned off. But take a closer look because they are also one of the best made pumps available and they are very energy effecient. You can subject these pumps to many years of abuse and still have trouble free operation.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Oase Promax Water Pump 1600-6000
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Very cool pump! Dual motor and a remote control handset make this a very innovative pump. I don't think there is anything like it on the market. You have variable speed to reduce energy usage and a protective cage to keep it from clogging.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Matala Versiflow Pump
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My favorite of the matala pump line. Energy efficient and powerful and will fit into most any skimmer. Not cast iron to corrode and this pump will last for many years. I have had a few returned to me after less then 6 months but matala has an excellent return policy and new pumps were sent out very quickly, no questions asked. Matala has always been my favorite company to deal with when it comes to returns and warranty issues.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Matala Semi - Vortex Pumps
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Very good sewage pump. NOT energy efficient at all, but its not designed to run 24/7. Its designed to be a powerful sump pump that won't clog and it fills that roll very nicely. Great for fast clean outs of gravel filters and bogs.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Matala GeyserFlow Pumps
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I have had these get returned because after about a year the cast iron base corrodes. not sure why people make pumps with cast iron. The corrosion doesn't seem to effect the pump operation however, but rusting metal is not a good thing in the pond. These also don't have the best watt efficiency on the market nor are they the lowest cost pump. I prefer the Matala versiflow to this model.
Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Little Giant High RPM pumps
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This pump would do better with a 2" in/out port. But its still a pretty good pump. Better at handling higher head applications then the low RPM model, but it also uses significantly more watts. But its a nice quiet pump and very reliable.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Little Giant Water Feature Pump
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At 350+ watts its not as energy efficient as other models. I am also not a big fan of cast iron in a pond as it will corrode, especially if you use any salt in the pond. But the pump can handle high head which is hard to find in a submersible pump in this price range.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Little Giant Low RPM pumps
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Only suitable for very low head applications. If you have more then 4 or 5 feet of head, then use their high RPM model. But thee are efficient and quiet and you will have many years of reliable use from them. Very similar to the sequence 750 pumps only they cost a bit less but the sequence handles a bit higher head and has lower watts.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Leaf Baskets
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These are a must for any external pump that doesn't already have a built in leaf pot. You might be able to get away from using a leaf pot if you have two things. A) the pump must be below water level so the line always stays primed and B) there is some other form of mechanical filtration before the pump to keep leaves from getting into the impeller. For example if the pump pulls through a skimmer or settling chamber. And even still these only cost around $70 and you pump costs several hundred or more, its a good investment that will extend the life of your pump.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Laguna Skimmer Pumps
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These little pumps pack a nice little punch. I have always liked the Laguna line of pumps. Very efficient and reliable. This one doesn't handle solids very well and will clog quickly so it must be used after some for of mechanical filtration like in a skimmer or settling chamber. Don't expect this pump to get very good flow at higher head pressure, but its very good for low head applications.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Laguna Max-Flo Power
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Laguna makes a good line of pumps. One of the most efficient pumps on the market and they last for years. The only down side to their pumps is they don't like to have much head pressure. Significant loss of flow at anything over 5 feet. If you have 10 feet or more, use a different pump.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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IntelliFlo Pump by Pentair Aquatics
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probably the most expensive pump on the market, taking it out of the budget for most hobbyists. There are other variable speed pump on the market at a fraction of the cost, however they are not as nice as this one. These are actually pool pumps designed for high head applications, but they are efficient enough to be used on a pond and run 24/7. They are very well made and you shouldn't have any problems operating these for many years.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Evolution ESE Series
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These are new in the industry, only a few years in. So its hard to say how long they will last in real world applications, however they come with a pretty good warranty. Far less expensive then most other brands which makes them appealing. But these are probably one of the loudest external pumps on the market and the watt usage is not as good as they state it to be.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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EasyPro Self Priming
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These Easy pro self priming pumps are a very good buy. I stocked these in my shop for years and had many happy customers. Great at high head applications and the watts are comparable to other major brands. Solid and well made, it should last many years without any problems. Still not the most quiet pump on the market though.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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EasyPro External Pump
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I have stocked these pumps for years. Very well built and usually can be found selling for much less then the main line competition. Low wattage and reliable. Not as great at high head applications as some other pumps and not as quiet either, but still a very nice pump.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Alpine Power Head Pumps
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Alpine has a decent line of pumps. Don't count on the no clog prefilter advertised with this pump, it most definitely will clog with even a small amount of waste. But that can be said for most any small submersible pump. Efficient and reliable for what it is. Ideal for ponds and water gardens under 500 gallons.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Beckett Wet Rotor Watergarden Pump
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Not sure if this company is still in business. These used to be the standard pumps sold at Lowes and Home Depot, however not anymore. They were fine for your average small water garden and were never intended to be used in a koi pond. Don't expect to get more then 2 years of life from these pumps.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Tuesday 30 November, 2010
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Atlantic Tidal Wave Pumps
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Atlantic make a very solid submersible pump. Energy usage could be better, but its not terrible. The pumps are well priced and reliable. They can also handle semi heavy solids which means they won't clog easily. Expect many years of good service from these pumps.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Fido Shock
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I sell a few of these. They work well for cats and dogs but a persistent raccoon will find a way to get past it. The wire cannot touch any surface, not even a blade of grass or a flower. This will trip the line and it will not work. Most ponds do have plants around them, making this a difficult item to use.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Pond Armor / Pond Shield
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Great for the DIYer. Very easy to apply and gives a nice solid leak proof seal to most any cement surface. Surface preparation is a must. It will bubble and peel off if the surface is not prepared correctly. Its best on new cement that has properly cured. The curing is a major part of the surface preparation.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Waterfall Foam Sealer
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Very effective at sealing waterfalls and rocks. The back color means it virtually disappears under water. Will stick well to most any type of surface, including your skin and clothing. Be sure to wear old clothes and gloves. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because of the cost. It is far to expensive. A low cost alternative would be Great Stuff. It is virtually the exact same product only its a yellow color instead of black. Great Stuff can be found at Home depot or Lowes for about $3 a can vs the $12 to $15 a can for this product. However with Great Stuff, you have bright yellow foam that you now have to hide.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Pearls of Paradise Show Tanks
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These are very good tanks. I have attended many koi shows where I have a booth and I set this tank up to display the koi for sale. The PoP tanks are the industry standard at most every koi show. Rugged and sturdy, its hard to damage them. I have abused mine for all most a decade and it still going strong. It is however twice the cost of the dream pond tanks and honestly if you look at the materials used to make the tank its hard for them to justify the price.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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DreamPond Show Tank 6 Feet
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I sold more of these then any other tank on the market. The reason I am certain is not because it is superior in quality, but because it is about half the cost of the Pearls of Paradise tanks. It is made in asia and shipped over where as PoP tanks are made in the USA. The PoP are superior in every way, however you can buy two of these dream pond tanks for the price of one PoP. So for the money these are a much better deal. And thats not to say these are a bad tank either, they are quite good for sure.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Matsuda Koi Net
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I keep a few of these in stock for my high end customers. Expect to pay over $500 for a net and handle. However these are superior to any other net available. It's hard to describe how amazing these nets are, it's almost like you aren't even using a net, there is virtually no drag through the water. These are pretty much the standard net used by all breeders and dealers in Japan.
Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Koi Smart Nets
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I have been selling these nets for years. By far my best selling net. Not because they are such great nets, but because they are so much less expensive then some other high end nets out there, and they fit on a regular pool net handle that a lot of people already have. However when compared to some of the higher quality nets out there there is really no comparison. They are slow through the water and hard to manage. They are fine for small ponds, but if you have 4 feet or more, this nest will make it almost impossible to catch the koi. Really they deserve only 3 stars, but I gave 4 because of the low cost and how they are the only net in the industry to fit a pool handle.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Quin-Phos Anesthetic Solution
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a safe way to sedate the koi without the risk associated with clove oil. Clove oil will kill the koi if over used or if the koi is left in the sedation for too long. This product is much safer and the koi wake up much faster, reducing stress.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Koi Care Ulcer Swab
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Effective and easy to use. The attached brush makes it easy to apply without damaging the delicate wound and without risking additional infection by using your hands. The product however doesn't seem to stay on the fish for more then an hour. After that it doesn't seem to be on the fish anymore.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Kordon Pond Rid-Ich+
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This is the pet store equivalent of ProformC. It has a higher cost and a low level of treatment. ProformC will treat double the water and costs less. However other then cost per gallon treated, it is basically the same product and equally effective. So if you need something right away and don't have time to order online and don't have a pond shop near you, then this will work just as well. Just be prepared to use more product and pay more for it.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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ProForm C
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This is pretty much an industry standard in treating koi with parasite issues. Very effective and easy to use. Has always been a very good selling product for me and my customers have reported great success. I have also used it personally with very good results. Very safe even at higher doses, however its very dangerous to use if there is any salt in the water.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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KoiRx Terminate
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One of the best broad spectrum parasite treatments on the market. I stock this as well as Proform C. Proform has more name recognition and so it sells very well, but this product is just as good and at a lower cost. Online I sell more Proform C, in the shop I sell more Terminate because of the cost.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Jungle Labs Parasite Clear Tank Buddies
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Jungle labs makes very good products and I have always liked these. i stock both these tabs and the fungus tabs. They are designed for aquariums, but work well in ponds. There are more effective parasite treatments out there, but these are very easy to use and they work well.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Jungle Labs Fungus Clear Tank Buddies
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A good quality fungal treatment. The best tab treatment available. Jungle labs makes many very good products however they are primarily make aquarium products. Thats what these tabs are designed for, however they work just as well in a pond.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Pond Care MelaFix
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I have stocked this product for years and it sells very well. In fact it is one of my best selling products. People buy it by the gallon and swear its the best product on the market. So I always keep it on hand because I want to stock the items my customers like. However I do not feel it is a very effective product for what it says it does. Perhaps it depends on the situation. It does have some effect on stressed koi and help them to recover from past water quality issues. For example if the pump died and the water quality was poor. Once you get the pump running again and the water quality is better, the koi might still be stressed and this would be a helpful tool.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Neocide 3
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my top selling koi dip. Very effective and easy to use. Its good because most hobbyists can do it themselves rather then having a vet come. I recommend the 1 gallon vs the 5 gallon packet because its easy to mix into 1 gallon jugs from the store. Only use a distilled water, nothing else.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Microbe-Lift Pond Fish Wound Healant
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Be careful with this product. I found that if over used the koi will have labored breathing from the slime coat replacers. Not something you want if the koi are already sick.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Aqua MedZyme Dry Concentrate
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I recently started stocking this. I have used and recommended koizyme for years, but this product does not need to be refrigerated, seems to treat more, and is a few dollars less in cost. All very good reasons to try it out.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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KoiZyme
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I have been selling and using this product for years. I always recommend it to my customers and they are always glad they bought it. I can personally attest to how well it works. I frequently have very large amounts of koi in my sales tanks, especially in the small koi tanks. If I don't use KoiZyme then i will lose at least 10% of my koi to bacterial infections due to over crowding. That number drops to about 1% when koizyme is used.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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KOI Nations Magazine
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I advertise in this magazine, but I do so because it is superior to Koi USA in almost every way. Actual research goes into their very informative articles. Excellent photography and current information.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Ultra Balance Super Premium Koi Food
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I stock this in my shop for those customer looking to save a few bucks and still get a decent food. Nowhere near the level of food as some of the premium brands, but at around $60 for a 22lb bag you get a very decent food that won't break the bank. This is one of the better low cost food on the market. Their newer formula uses less corn which is a very good thing.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Tetra Koi Excellence Complete
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Don't even bother buying this food. I don't care how cheap it is. It's a very low quality food that has more fillers then nutrition. There are many other low cost foods on the market that have far superior nutrition, some even less expensive then this. I refuse to stock this product and many of my customers come in and tell me they use this stuff. Most have poor health and low quality water. Sometimes just switching away from this food is enough to fix all their water quality issues.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Debride RX Medicated Koi Food
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I have been selling the debride medicated food for years. my customers have had excellent healing using this food. The number one complaint I get is that the koi don't always like it and don't end up eating it. Not sure if that is from the fact that the koi are sick or if they simply don't like it. And yes, koi do have the ability to taste. However those that have koi who will eat it, which is most everybody, have had great results.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Goldfish & Koi Fish Sticks
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A very low quality food with many fillers. Don't be fooled by the low cost. You will noticed a vast reduction is waste if you switch away from this food and over to something better. That's because this food simply isn't very digestible. Laguna does make some good products, however this is not one of my favorites.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Holistic Choice Koi Food
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This caught my eye at a trade show and I gave it a try. The pellets seem to be of decent quality but the real selling point is the organic fruits and veggies. I have been feeding koi fruit for over 20 years, but I have never seen a food with freeze dried pieces mixed in. An excellent idea! However I did notice that some of the veggies always go uneaten, especially the peas which end up in the skimmer or sink to the bottom of the pond. The cost of the food is very reasonable at around 30-40% less then most premium brands.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Hikari Excel
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A bit of a step up from the Hikari economy food. Also a bit higher in price. But its less then most premium brand foods and available at most pet stores, so it is a popular choice. However it is still a far cry from the Sakai Hikari food as well as other premium foods. And for the money there are better foods on the market, especially if you are paying the high petsmart prices.
Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Hikari Economy
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This food is nowhere near the quality of the sakai hikari food. It is their lowest quality food, yet it is more expensive then other bargain foods. Its not a bad food, but some people think it must be some great food because it has the Hikari name. But that is not always the case. I found this food to be too dry and made with too many fillers.
Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Saki-Hikari Growth
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One of the top three koi foods available. This, Dainichi and the EA foods are the best available. This has superior nutrition and digestibility. It is the preferred food for most show champions. Too expensive for the average hobbyist to use for the pets, so I wouldn't recommend unless you are raising koi for show purposes.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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EA Show Koi Food
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The EA food, the dainichi food and the Saki Hikari and the top three foods on the market today. This is the most expensive of the three, but not by much, maybe an extra $1 per pound. However for the dollar you get an innovative formula that uses a more natural diet and no fish meal. Instead they use worms, which is something carp actually eat in the wild. I have seen some amazing growth and color development, especially the whites, from this food.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Emperors Choice
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A very good low cost food. If you are on a budget but still want to feed you koi something decent, then this will be a great alternative. I would not put it on the level with Dainichi or EA or even Sakai Hikari, but its far better then most anything you will find in a pet store.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Dainichi Premium
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Very few foods will end up being more expensive then Dainichi koi food. At around $10-12 per pound if you buy the 5 lb bag it is more then many are willing to spend. However it was always one of my best selling koi foods. The formula is excellent and the cold gel coat after the cooking process is a brilliant way to deliver rich vitamins to the koi without destroying them during the cooking process. The foods also come with koi clay mixed in for even better digestion. You will find almost no waste in the pond, meaning close to 100% digestion. I think they say 98% and I believe it.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Crystal Clear Premium Koi Food
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about 30-40% less expensive then most premium brands and about double the cost of most bargain brands. For the money I don't think you get the nutrition you should. If you are trying to save money over some of the premium brands there are better options on the market. They claim high vitamin content, however vitamins are added before cooking the food, so the end result is very ineffective.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Blue Ridge Koi and Goldfish Food
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Blue Ridge breeds moderate koi and this is a moderate food. Not terrible, but not going to take home any awards either. A bit to high in the fillers for me as this will increase waste in the pond. But its not expensive, so if you are on a budget this might work for you.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Azoo Koi Growth Plus Koi Food
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This is a good food, though not widely distributed in the industry, so don't expect to find it in too many pond shops. However you can find it online and its a very good food for the money. Its about a third the cost of some premium brands and gives plenty of nutrition and good digestibility. Not sure about their marketing it as the most advanced koi food. But still its a good buy.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Nursery Pro BioBlox
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worthless little things. They degrade very quickly and expect to find little bits of sponge flushing through your system and either clogging up your pump or your skimmer. I stocked them for about a year but had too many complaints so I stopped selling them.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Matala Sheets
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One of the most popular and effective filter pads in the market. Will last many years and give you excellent filtration, both mechanical and biological. The 4 stage system is the best method of application, however the blue and the green can be used by themselves in an effective 2 stage system and for single pad application the blue is best. I sell 5x more blue then any other pad. These pads and be rinsed and hosed out many many times without significant wear. Easy to cut into any shape and almost never clog when used in the 4 stage set up.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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PolyFlo Filter Mat
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Low grade material, but effective while it lasts. Good mechanical filtration, however it clogs easily and need to be frequently rinsed, adding to its wear. I do not sell this media but it comes standard in most of the water falls and skimmers I sell. Usually within a year customers will come in and replace it with matala which is a far superior pad.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Bacti Twist
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This is a very versatile media that can be used in almost any situation. The only problem is keeping it clean. However for the money this is a very good option for most home made filters and waterfall filters. It provides ample surface area per cubic foot.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Japanese Filter Mat
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A very good quality product, but for the money the Matala pads are equally good and 1/2 the cost. But these pads will last decades, Matala won't. Excellent mechanical filtration as well as biological. Used by most hobbyists, dealers and breeders in Japan.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Kaldnes Moving Bed K1
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This is, hands down, the best loose media in the industry. I recommend it 100% of the time to my customers building their own filter and it is the only bio media of its type that I stock. It will give you superior bacteria growth per sq ft when compared to any other media. Great for a DIY filter and also perfect for just adding a bit more media to an existing system. Comparable in cost to other similar media on the market as well, so no reason to use anything else.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Medo 60 Air Pump
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I stocked the Medo line for a number of years before I switched to the Hakko. But these are still very good air pumps, whisper quiet, even more quiet then the Hakko. Good reliable pump that won't require much maintenance. The only reason I switched was cost. Most of my customers were looking for a lower cost unit so i brought in the Hakko.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Pondmaster AP Pumps
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Pondmaster makes a very nice little air pump. They have a lot of well made products and I never regret selling these in my shop. these make a bit more noise then the Hakko air pumps, but these are 20% less money, consume the same watts, should last every bit as long and give out just as much reliable air.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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Laguna Air Kit
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I found these to be a bit undersized and noisy. I no longer stock these.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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HAKKO Linear Air Pumps (HK-25)
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Very nice little pump. For most ponds, this will be large enough. Many of my customers want bigger pumps, but then use too few air stones causing the diaphragm to wear out too quickly. I sell more of the air pump then any other.
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Frank Stephen (Retail Dealer) on
Monday 29 November, 2010
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HAKKO Linear Air Pumps (HK-40 HK-60 HK-80)
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I have been selling the Hakko air pumps for many years. They are one of my most popular pumps. In all the years I have had them in my store I have only had one returned under warranty. They are very quiet and give plenty of air.
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