The Apex Blog — bakki

Crystal Clear Waters: Keeping Nitrates Low in Your Koi Pond Koi ponds are a stunning addition to any garden, offering a touch of tranquility and beauty. But maintaining a healthy environment for your prized koi requires constant vigilance, particularly when it comes to water quality. One key element to watch is nitrate levels. While not directly toxic to fish in low concentrations, excessive nitrates can lead to a domino effect of problems, ultimately impacting the health of your koi. This blog delves into the world of nitrate management in koi ponds, equipping you with the knowledge and strategies to keep...

Transforming Your Bakki Shower: A Guide to Growing Plants in UK Ponds The gentle gurgle of a Bakki shower is a familiar sound to many UK pond owners. This innovative filtration system provides a haven for beneficial bacteria, keeping your pond water sparkling clean. But did you know your Bakki shower can be more than just a filter? With a little ingenuity, you can transform it into a vibrant underwater garden! This guide delves into the fascinating world of growing plants directly in your pond's Bakki shower. We'll explore the benefits, challenges, plant selection, and maintenance techniques specific to the...

Bringing Your Koi Pond Back to Life: A Springtime Checklist Spring has sprung, and with it comes the exciting task of reviving your koi pond after a long winter slumber. Those vibrant koi, patiently waiting beneath the ice, are eager to stretch their fins and grace your water garden once more. But before you unleash their colourful forms, there's some essential prep work to ensure their health and happiness. Inspection is Key: A Visual Assessment Before diving into the deep end, start with a thorough inspection. Take a walk around your pond, noting any cracks, leaks, or damage caused by...

Is Bacteria Home the best shower media? Well let’s take a look. Bacteria Home is considered the Rolls Royce of Shower media and it doesn’t have to cost the earth although it is more costly than other shower media. Well Bacteria Home is a porous ceramic media that is used as shower media in Bakki Showers or trickle filters as they are also known, breaking down dangerous substances and particles in the water. First it breaks down the waste in to a less harmful nitrate. Then it uses anaerobe bacteria to brake the nitrate down giving not only a cleaner...