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13-02-2019, 11:00 PMpip895 replied to a thread Help needed to unblock ASHP in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationIs there a filter that might need unblocking? I just had a feeling I read about one needing to be unblocked from time to time in a troubleshooting...13 replies | 200 view(s)
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13-02-2019, 08:38 AMpip895 replied to a thread New pond construction in progress, really appreciate feedback in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesPuting one goldfish in is one thing but putting several in then they will bread and you will end up with loads in my experience. A couple of koi...308 replies | 11880 view(s)
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11-02-2019, 09:38 PMpip895 replied to a thread New pond construction in progress, really appreciate feedback in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesReally depends if you have somewhere to move them on to. Personally I would just put koi in but only adding say 3 small ones to start.308 replies | 11880 view(s)
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11-02-2019, 09:08 PMOK - just taken a look at the price of the reagents Id want - Wow….- I'l give it a miss for now and stick with the dropper tests I think + I already...5 replies | 241 view(s)
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11-02-2019, 06:21 PMVery interested in the photometer - does it come with any reagents software etc..5 replies | 241 view(s)
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10-02-2019, 10:42 PMpip895 replied to a thread New pond construction in progress, really appreciate feedback in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesSo sorry you lost them:( When do you generally do your testing? pH tends to be highest in the afternoon/evening about 5pm at this time of year...308 replies | 11880 view(s)
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09-02-2019, 10:36 PMClever dog that!:D6 replies | 216 view(s)
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09-02-2019, 10:33 PMAssuming you are gravity fed, as a general rule with drums, they should be set at as low a height you can get away with without loosing water when...1 replies | 133 view(s)
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09-02-2019, 10:10 PMJust as well you were arround to pull him out. Our dog loves swimming in ponds, rivers and the sea but is scared of pools with vertical sides...6 replies | 216 view(s)
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09-02-2019, 12:05 PMJust to point out some of us don't bother treating for flukes - I've never treated the pond in 10 years - I have found the odd fluke so they are...40 replies | 690 view(s)
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09-02-2019, 11:37 AMBet someone wasn't on a meter! 10% a week is expensive enough for me :)10 replies | 241 view(s)
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09-02-2019, 11:26 AMI think that blanket weed looks very happy! :D It could really kick of when the warmer weather arrives - never mind 6" you could have several feet!...111 replies | 5002 view(s)
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09-02-2019, 09:33 AMpip895 replied to a thread New pond construction in progress, really appreciate feedback in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesHi Eifion The rules for adding bicarb only apply once you have the pH up to 7. What is your pH? if its less than seven keep adding the bicarb...308 replies | 11880 view(s)
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08-02-2019, 05:57 PMA 10% water change on a 1500g pond would be 150g/week so abour 21.5G/day why would you try and change over 100% a week??:eek:10 replies | 241 view(s)
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08-02-2019, 12:38 PMI would go for 3 BDs and a skimmer you want to be able to turn the pond over in the hour if necessary. I would also go for a separate drum and bio...2 replies | 117 view(s)
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08-02-2019, 12:27 AMpip895 replied to a thread New pond construction in progress, really appreciate feedback in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesNo way is temperature your problem I have had a thick layer of ice over my pond and the koi have been fine. Chlorine could do it but unlikely unless...308 replies | 11880 view(s)
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07-02-2019, 07:05 PMI don't think you need better accuracy tbh. If its like the more or less identical 10A one I have its fine - you can adjust Delta/ hysteresis to...16 replies | 239 view(s)
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07-02-2019, 06:38 PMpip895 replied to a thread New pond construction in progress, really appreciate feedback in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesIts the one before that No 23 6min in that has me worried! Seems to show practically no KH! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0uklmGgx6Y&t=7s308 replies | 11880 view(s)
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07-02-2019, 06:02 PMpip895 replied to a thread Skimmer piping idea , tell me I'm wrong [emoji16] in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationYep that's what you need to do - even if you use 4" all the way you will get more flow through the BD - 3" should still draw enough though the...12 replies | 216 view(s)
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07-02-2019, 04:00 PMpip895 replied to a thread Skimmer piping idea , tell me I'm wrong [emoji16] in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThe issue is that if your pump stops your sieve will fill with water and you will damage your bellows. Wouldnt do it myself - go for 3 or 4" and do...12 replies | 216 view(s)
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07-02-2019, 03:38 PMpip895 replied to a thread New pond construction in progress, really appreciate feedback in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesLooking back at your last video you appear to be running with a pretty low KH - looked like the solution went clear/yellow on the second drop?? What...308 replies | 11880 view(s)
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07-02-2019, 02:45 PMIt is a great shame criminal types have started taking advantage of this loop hole. It does work both ways though I wouldn't be happy buying from...10 replies | 176 view(s)
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07-02-2019, 02:25 PMI agree no point loosing additional heat from the shower. Only exception might be if you want to run only one pump over winter and this would alow...3 replies | 81 view(s)
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06-02-2019, 11:01 PMMore like a Cha matsuba - not sure if the name exists but it would fit. I love matsubas not seen a bronze/brown one before.3 replies | 270 view(s)
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03-02-2019, 04:53 PMpip895 replied to a thread New member in the Derby /Leics/Notts border area in Welcome to Extreme Koi30 koi in 4,500ltrs is pushing it a bit lol - I think I'm overcrowded with <30 in 28,000ltrs! Good luck with the build - better not leave it too...16 replies | 242 view(s)
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03-02-2019, 11:35 AMI don't think your driver will have any problem doing that in a day provided he doesn't have to shift the soil too far or sit around whilst you...50 replies | 1448 view(s)
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03-02-2019, 11:23 AMpip895 replied to a thread Forest of Dean and My Forever Pond in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesMany people go with completely flat with just some filling in at the corners, so you should be fine.92 replies | 1982 view(s)
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03-02-2019, 08:12 AMpip895 replied to a thread Advice on using Seneye Pond monitor in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI would always trust your dropper test over the Seneye. New slides tend to show high pH on my setup.4 replies | 165 view(s)
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03-02-2019, 07:57 AMMy heat pump is working with a delta of 0.5. I can't really see why you would need to have a higher one. If you had a very small but poorly...18 replies | 370 view(s)
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31-01-2019, 11:19 PMpip895 replied to a thread Advice on using Seneye Pond monitor in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI have the Seneye & web server and wouldn't be without it. It does have its limitations though - the ph and ammonia readings drift over the month...4 replies | 165 view(s)
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6000g in ground koi pond
+3000g lily/Anoxic pond attached
29 koi (40 to 65cm)
Bottom drain, Mid water & Skimmer to Drum
JBR boichamber->Blue eco 500 pump ->below surface return.
Blue Eco 240 -> Large MB -> Waterfall -> Planted Anoxic pond (25 baskets)
+3000g lily/Anoxic pond attached
29 koi (40 to 65cm)
Bottom drain, Mid water & Skimmer to Drum
JBR boichamber->Blue eco 500 pump ->below surface return.
Blue Eco 240 -> Large MB -> Waterfall -> Planted Anoxic pond (25 baskets)
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14-02-2019
- 07:26 PM - Eifion clicked Thanks for this post: New pond construction in progress, really appreciate feedback by pip895As pip said. You have to...
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- 10:17 AM - john1 clicked Thanks for this post: New pond construction in progress, really appreciate feedback by pip895As pip said. You have to...
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- 08:17 PM - Eifion clicked Thanks for this post: New pond construction in progress, really appreciate feedback by pip895Really depends if you...
- 06:53 PM - anne clicked Thanks for this post: New pond construction in progress, really appreciate feedback by pip895Hi Eifion The rules for...
- 06:53 PM - anne clicked Thanks for this post: New pond construction in progress, really appreciate feedback by pip895No way is temperature...
- 06:51 PM - anne clicked Thanks for this post: Possible pH crash by pip895Looking back at your...
- 06:50 PM - anne clicked Thanks for this post: New pond construction in progress, really appreciate feedback by pip895So sorry you lost them:(...
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11-02-2019
- 08:26 PM - Eifion clicked Thanks for this post: New pond construction in progress, really appreciate feedback by pip895So sorry you lost them:(...
- 05:53 PM - Frimley Koi keeper clicked Thanks for this post: Dam dog. by pip895Just as well you were...
- 05:32 PM - Frimley Koi keeper clicked Thanks for this post: Dam dog. by pip895Clever dog that!:D
- 09:04 AM - john1 clicked Thanks for this post: New pond construction in progress, really appreciate feedback by pip895So sorry you lost them:(...
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10-02-2019
- 07:20 PM - john1 clicked Thanks for this post: New pond construction in progress, really appreciate feedback by pip895Hi Eifion The rules for...
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