Taggy

hi all
i am pondering the use of japanese clay clay in my filters and was wondering what the benefits are and also how is it best used (in its own bay or under sponge or similar) and also in what order last i assume.
much appreciated all . paul

Dal-nidan

marks put some pictures on of his mud pond then he used clay & water is clear i use kusuri clay every week

Valleykoi

clay is very good for the pond and the koi .
i would recommend to use it once per month not weekly but it is up to you .
thanks darren

Taggy

thanks guys . can i place it in a exsisting bay with say alfagrog or k1 or is it best in its own bay .
much appreciated paul

sankelady

Hi Paul
what type of clay are you talking about,do you mean the clay additive that put the essential minerals back into the water (powdered stuff) ie Kusuri clay in which case you just mix it up with some pond water and pour evenlly around your pond,ie unless anyone else know different. I presume you could mix it up and pour direct into filters.Its just that the way your descibing doing it you may be thinking of some sort of filter medium,your have to clarify.I appogise in advance if i,ve totaly misunderstood this post .cheers Richard

Taggy

hi richard
its me that has misunerstood i was under the impression the clay was solid form not powder form(i should have done some more reading).thanks for clearing that up for me , also is it as good as people say it is.
much appreciated paul.

ichi ban

i use clay all the time , its cheap and yes it is as good as they say , it replaces lost minerals helps maintain good skin colour and really clarifies the water its GGGGGREAT!!! ;D

Taggy

clay it is then cheers all paul

sankelady

Hi Paul
Kusuri seems to be very popular,i know a few people on here use it,cheers Richard.