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09-10-2017, 02:45 PM
Thread: pinchez 1200 Gallon pond build
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09-10-2017, 02:04 PM
Thread: 2 x Sterlets free to good suitable home.
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2 x Sterlets free to good suitable home.
I foolishly bought a couple of sterlets a few years ago for my 1200 gallon pond which is obviously too small, so now I've made the tough decision to let them go. I'd like someone to take them as a...
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29-09-2017, 08:45 PM
Thread: Need to re-home 2 Sterlets
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Need to re-home 2 Sterlets
I foolishly bought a couple of sterlets a few years ago for my 1200 gallon pond which is obviously too small, so now I've made the tough decision to let them go. I'd like someone to take them as a...
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29-09-2017, 07:04 PM
Thread: Heating my pond?
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Sorry for taking time to reply and thanks for all...
Sorry for taking time to reply and thanks for all the help, it looks like I won’t be able to afford heating my pond and will just continue to cover I winter.
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17-09-2017, 11:32 PM
Thread: Heating my pond?
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Heating my pond?
I have a small pond 8x6x5ft it's 3ft in ground and 2ft above and around 1200 gallons. I'd like to heat my pond to the minimum temperature that koi require to stay healthy and happy, not interested in...
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10-04-2017, 09:54 PM
Thread: Pond lighting
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Thanks Andi, I'll take your advice :)
Thanks Andi, I'll take your advice :)
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10-04-2017, 01:54 PM
Thread: Pond lighting
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Would 10w Flood lights be enough to illuminate a...
Would 10w Flood lights be enough to illuminate a 5ft deep pond?
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10-04-2017, 08:19 AM
Thread: Pond lighting
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Pond lighting
Not posted on here for a while!
I would like to illuminate my pond which is 1200 gallon, approx 8 x 7 x 5ft deep with a pergola over the top. Ideally I'd like LED as cheap as possible but still up... -
15-05-2016, 10:13 PM
Thread: Need help plumbing in water blade
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I can't see anything in 1 1/4" size on costal koi...
I can't see anything in 1 1/4" size on costal koi :(
I'm trying to work out if I can slide a 1 1/2 pipe over a 1 1/4" male thread solvent weld socket on this page PVC Pipe and fittings - Bends -... -
15-05-2016, 07:52 PM
Thread: Need help plumbing in water blade
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Need help plumbing in water blade
This is a little embarrassing but I'm absolutely rubbish at working out pipe work and could really do with someone just telling me what I need!
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14-05-2016, 10:28 PM
Thread: Poorly Koi :(
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Thanks again for all your help :)
Thanks again for all your help :)
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14-05-2016, 09:44 PM
Thread: Poorly Koi :(
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Thanks :) i wasn't happy about the salt advice...
Thanks :)
i wasn't happy about the salt advice and really didn't want to start adding it in unless it was essential.
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14-05-2016, 09:11 PM
Thread: Poorly Koi :(
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Poorly Koi :(
One of my favourite Koi is spending most of his time motionless on the bottom and a couple of others although not as much are doing the same, sometimes fins clamped. Also I have a bit of fungus on...
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22-06-2015, 11:44 PM
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Because I have sterlets I spent 3 months fighting...
Because I have sterlets I spent 3 months fighting BW with Orchard Fisheries pink powder and it did absolutely nothing, so out desperation and against the grain I dosed with CBA at recommended amount....
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21-06-2015, 06:32 PM
Thread: Ideas for something to replace pond net?
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Thanks Bryan, sounds like a similar setup to the...
Thanks Bryan, sounds like a similar setup to the one I'm using now, while yes it's workable it's not quite the same as having no net. I miss just being able to pop in the kitchen for a quick nosey at...
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21-06-2015, 11:26 AM
Thread: Ideas for something to replace pond net?
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I've been fairly lucky not ever having unwanted...
I've been fairly lucky not ever having unwanted visitors to my pond so for me it's purely about keeping the fish in!
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21-06-2015, 11:12 AM
Thread: Building my first ever koi pond
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You've got great brick laying skills that's for...
You've got great brick laying skills that's for sure but honestly invest some more time and effort in to it now and fit a 4" spindrifter bottom drain(channel out the concrete), I'd also fit at least...
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21-06-2015, 10:46 AM
Thread: Ideas for something to replace pond net?
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Ideas for something to replace pond net?
My pond wasn't originally covered but last year I lost a lovely koi so for no other reason than he decided to jump :( so I decided to cover my pond with a netted frame which looks about as good as a...
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28-04-2015, 11:12 PM
Thread: eBay seller
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Is this a grass carp? (joke) Seriously someone...
Is this a grass carp? (joke)
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26-04-2015, 01:22 PM
Thread: Suggested sub pump
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Pondtec are made by Oase they're thier...
Pondtec are made by Oase they're thier budget/cheaper range if you like but still good quality and come with a 3 year warranty. Sure you can get better but then you'll pay more. I've had an 1100 on...
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25-04-2015, 12:32 PM
Thread: Suggested sub pump
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Pondtec pumps are cheap, submersible and made by...
Pondtec pumps are cheap, submersible and made by Oase :)
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24-04-2015, 09:12 PM
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Thanks for the advice :) Just spent half a day...
Thanks for the advice :)
Just spent half a day cleaning out blanket weed, 20% water change and one last treatment of pink powder. Water tests were fine and when i'm not treating for BW i'm... -
24-04-2015, 10:23 AM
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Bigmel - I'm in Beeston, Nottingham I thought of...
Bigmel - I'm in Beeston, Nottingham I thought of just putting them on eBay but I want to ensure a good home.
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23-04-2015, 09:43 PM
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I've heard of others that have used CBA with...
I've heard of others that have used CBA with sterlets / sturgeon with no ill effects but I've also heard of cases where it's killed fish :( it's very confusing :confused: I have plenty of oxygen via...
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23-04-2015, 08:22 PM
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Might have to move my sterlets on (Blanket Weed)
So I've been dosing my pond with Orchard Fisheries pink powder treatment for blanket weed and tomorrow will be my 6th dose in 2 months and it just won't shift :(
I long to switch back to clover...
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Best plants to remove Nitrate
pug has a very impressive veg filter on his pond, have a look at some of his his youtube videos....