Project sunken garden

[iamdanny]

wow wow wow...
do u need a godson? or i could be your butler..

[Gutokoro]

Wow!

Fantastic! Really amazing pond/aquarium.

Congrats.
Regards

[medicineman]

Right now the setup is under a major maintenance.
Abnormal water loss is the cause. I've had enough with re-topping the setup each morning (and sometimes I had to do it at night to prevent the main pump from chugging too much of damaging air). It could be somewhere over 10 gallon water lost over a day period.
I found out that the filter box is where it leaks the most. There was this several hours blackout and water level in the filter dropped down, even after all excess overflow is drained automatically.

And so emergency DIY filter is set up and additional small powerheads installed while water level is lowered. Work on the filter box in undergoing, all material taken out, chamber torn down and all surface chipped out.
The leak is somewhere and a good, thorough chipping is necessary.

Adjustments will be made such as mending the source of leak, enlarging filter capacity, raising stationary water level and rerouting water way passing the chambers.

[medicineman]

Now that the filter is repaired.
It has improved design. Better self drain. Increased filter capacity. Elevated water level. Rerouted filtration chambers.



This might not look or sound much. But believe it does to some extent.
Increased filter capacity is good.
Better (and secured) self drain allows more excess water to overflow when passive water change is done - and the plumbing is also clog proof due to easily cleaned, coarse pre-filter mesh.
Rerouted chambers allows for better water distribution and gives the filter more spare water - good thing when no one will/willing to be topping up for a long time.
Elevated water level means now the filter is almost at the same level of the pond, and this means less waterfall effect. Leads to reduced CO2 loss.

Elevated water level at the filter (and also redesigned overflow path) means the working water level at the pond is elevated as well. You got to love this, and especially when the pond is filled to the brim of self drain lips, the pond almost appear it has no glass and that body of water afloat.



Check out the inset for a close look. Milimeter away from overflowing. But it never will, as any excess liquid than this level will be self-drained.


Lack of flow, sligtly lack of light (the pond is closed using wooden boards whenever the filter is being worked) and underfiltered for some time does take a toll. Though not bad I'd say.


To compliment the new filter, I also did some rejuvenation on the backdrop. Some of the spots could be better with more/replaced plants.


I'm happy to say now the leak is much more manageable. I'd say the loss of water now is more to how the vines are sucking in all the water they need out the tank rather than some minor leak. Massive root formation dangle around the backdrop edges for moisture and nutrition.
Over 24hrs period the loss would be relatively small, a 1-2cm drop in filter water level (that is probably equal to less than 10g). That would be a week and even more before the water level is low enough to let the main pump start sucking in air mixture.

[WiNd08]

Beautiful system! Love the water which is at the brim of the tank... looks so "filled"



Somehow i feel your tank would turn towards a more "amazonian" biotope than the "SE asian" biotope?? Just guessing

[fotoudavid]

Beautiful.

Hope one day i can afford such tank and set up.

[doppelbanddwarf]

This tank or should I say pond never ceases to amaze me every time I look at your thread.

[louislkl]

I'm totally out of words man ... This project of yours are too good that words can describle them .... GREAT WORK ....... seems like i have a Dream Tank now .. Thanks to you .... Super great piece man ....

[herns]

Now that the filter is repaired.
It has improved design. Better self drain. Increased filter capacity. Elevated water level. Rerouted filtration chambers.



This might not look or sound much. But believe it does to some extent.
Increased filter capacity is good.
Better (and secured) self drain allows more excess water to overflow when passive water change is done - and the plumbing is also clog proof due to easily cleaned, coarse pre-filter mesh.
Rerouted chambers allows for better water distribution and gives the filter more spare water - good thing when no one will/willing to be topping up for a long time.
Elevated water level means now the filter is almost at the same level of the pond, and this means less waterfall effect. Leads to reduced CO2 loss.

Elevated water level at the filter (and also redesigned overflow path) means the working water level at the pond is elevated as well. You got to love this, and especially when the pond is filled to the brim of self drain lips, the pond almost appear it has no glass and that body of water afloat.



Check out the inset for a close look. Milimeter away from overflowing. But it never will, as any excess liquid than this level will be self-drained.


Lack of flow, sligtly lack of light (the pond is closed using wooden boards whenever the filter is being worked) and underfiltered for some time does take a toll. Though not bad I'd say.


To compliment the new filter, I also did some rejuvenation on the backdrop. Some of the spots could be better with more/replaced plants.


I'm happy to say now the leak is much more manageable. I'd say the loss of water now is more to how the vines are sucking in all the water they need out the tank rather than some minor leak. Massive root formation dangle around the backdrop edges for moisture and nutrition.
Over 24hrs period the loss would be relatively small, a 1-2cm drop in filter water level (that is probably equal to less than 10g). That would be a week and even more before the water level is low enough to let the main pump start sucking in air mixture.

Wow! Does the water leak from the slab? Did you use pond liner?

[wong1979]

Impressive! Would love to be a fish in your tank.

[f3nd1]

Pak @Medicineman Salut saya!!! ini bener2 keren hahaha good job!! keep on posting and salam kenal

[Sunflower]

A closed up of the pond really takes my breath away, with the clear water and green plants..you have succeeded in bringing nature into the house. Nice job man.

[chinsm]

Upz to share this wonderful thread with those who have not seen this awesome masterpiece and also request for an update

[leslens]

wow
first saw this thread 2-3 years ago and now its really great to be back seeing the changes and marvelous set up again

the BEST i have seen

Deddy, are u in the medical line? Looks like you are doing well. I doubt many singaporean practioners will have the space/time/money to invest in such a truly awe inspiring tank of their dreams!!

Truly inspiring thread
One day I will try to do something like this, maybe in 30 years time!

[jiajuen900]

Wow i like it better than singapore zoo one

[mozesyap]

Just discovered this thread.. I must say I am awed

[LUIS ALVES]

hello

we want more pics from the water ... discus ... and another fish's

[kenny1111]

this is really A* (star) pond..(or tank ), anyway SUPER ....

[k3nlim]

looking forward for more updates

[reddragon343]

This is an awesome set-up. You could throw in like a dozen pairs of Apistos.....that'd be so awesome. Good job Medicineman!