I have recently installed a Boase Aquamax 6000 pump in my small garden pond. Unfortunatly I think the pump is too big as my pond surface is covered in foam. I am unable to see my fish or anything else through this foam. Is this foam oxegenated water and is it caused by too much flow down my waterfall? I am not able to restrict the pump flow by inserting a valve in the hose line as this will cause the pump to cut out. Is there anything else I can do other than replace the pump for a smaller one.
Please help.
Chris Burton.

I have recently installed a Boase Aquamax 6000 pump in my small garden
pond. Unfortunatly I think the pump is too big as my pond surface is
covered in foam. I am unable to see my fish or anything else through
this foam. Is this foam oxegenated water and is it caused by too much
flow down my waterfall? I am not able to restrict the pump flow by
inserting a valve in the hose line as this will cause the pump to cut
out. Is there anything else I can do other than replace the pump for a
smaller one.
Please help.
Chris Burton.

Any possibility the fish have spawned? A fishy smell about the pond?

If not, very likely the increase water flow (a good thing) has disturbed a
lot of organics, which cause foam. A water change (25%) and skimming off
the foam will help. Cleaning the water fall & bottom of debris will also
help. ~ jan
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"chris burton" wrote in message
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I have recently installed a Boase Aquamax 6000 pump in my small garden
pond.

Just how *small* is the pond?

Unfortunatly I think the pump is too big as my pond surface is
covered in foam.

Disturbed organics? Products of pawning?

I am unable to see my fish or anything else through
this foam. Is this foam oxegenated water and is it caused by too much
flow down my waterfall? I am not able to restrict the pump flow by
inserting a valve in the hose line as this will cause the pump to cut
out. Is there anything else I can do other than replace the pump for a
smaller one.
Please help.
Chris Burton.

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So has this quesiorn been addressed Carol, you have been swimmng in
these folks pond again, thats all.

On Sat, 3 Jun 2006 14:56:00 -0500, "Koi-Lo" None wrote:

"chris burton" wrote in message
. ..

I have recently installed a Boase Aquamax 6000 pump in my small garden
pond.

Just how *small* is the pond?

Unfortunatly I think the pump is too big as my pond surface is
covered in foam.

Disturbed organics? Products of pawning?

I am unable to see my fish or anything else through
this foam. Is this foam oxegenated water and is it caused by too much
flow down my waterfall? I am not able to restrict the pump flow by
inserting a valve in the hose line as this will cause the pump to cut
out. Is there anything else I can do other than replace the pump for a
smaller one.
Please help.
Chris Burton.

HI CHRIS I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WHICH WAS DOWN TO TOO MUCH POTASSIUM IN THE WATER, IF YOU GET YOUR WATER TESTED BY A LOCAL AQUATIC CENTRE SPECIFICALLY ASKING FOR THIS TEST THEY WILL TELL YOU WHAT IS REQUIRED IN THE FILTRATION SYSTEM. MINE WAS A PRODUCT THAT REDUCES THE POTASSIUM AND OTHER ITEMS ALSO HELPING REDUCE ALGAE.
KEVIN

Turn off the ****ing cap locks key you asshole...........no one in
here that counts anyhow is deaf....or are yu just a freaking moron?

On Mon, 5 Jun 2006 19:37:32 +0000, kevin turpin
wrote:

chris burton Wrote:
I have recently installed a Boase Aquamax 6000 pump in my small garden
pond. Unfortunatly I think the pump is too big as my pond surface is
covered in foam. I am unable to see my fish or anything else through
this foam. Is this foam oxegenated water and is it caused by too much
flow down my waterfall? I am not able to restrict the pump flow by
inserting a valve in the hose line as this will cause the pump to cut
out. Is there anything else I can do other than replace the pump for a
smaller one.
Please help.
Chris Burton.
HI CHRIS I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WHICH WAS DOWN TO TOO MUCH
POTASSIUM IN THE WATER, IF YOU GET YOUR WATER TESTED BY A LOCAL AQUATIC
CENTRE SPECIFICALLY ASKING FOR THIS TEST THEY WILL TELL YOU WHAT IS
REQUIRED IN THE FILTRATION SYSTEM. MINE WAS A PRODUCT THAT REDUCES THE
POTASSIUM AND OTHER ITEMS ALSO HELPING REDUCE ALGAE.
KEVIN