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  1. Thread: Gale warning

    by TIMSON 26
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    Woke up this morning and found two plastic garden...

    Woke up this morning and found two plastic garden chairs floating in my koi pond.
    60 mph gales in Eastbourne last night.
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    I had same problem with my skimmer a couple of...

    I had same problem with my skimmer a couple of years ago,tried everything possible to stop leak.
    Ended up blocking up the hole and fitted the skimmer inside the pond in the corner and pump fed to...
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    Pond Water

    I bet you guys don't have water meters.I couldn't afford to change my water that often.In 20yrs of keeping KOI I have only ever topped up in hot weather due to evaporation and the amount lost in...
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    pond vac

    Oase is best on the market and you can use it for domestic cleaning too.
  5. Thread: Pond Heating

    by TIMSON 26
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    pond heating

    I hang 3 x 500watt aquarium steel heaters in the first bay of my multibay filter which is pump fed from the pond.I have an electronic thermostat fitted for controlling these.Dont forget that most the...
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    UV in the filter

    I have a 36watt UV in the 4in outlet pipe to the pond from my multi bay.
    No restrictions and works fantastic.I used to have a UV on the filter input after the pump but was useless.
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    I have noticed that since putting the UV after...

    I have noticed that since putting the UV after the filter and in the flow to the pond the water has gone a lot clearer much quicker.
    No more green water.
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    UV inlet or outlet

    I keep changing the position of my UV.
    What do you guys find is the best,before the filter or in the output to the pond after the filter.What do the pro's say.Of course gravity fed filters have the...
  9. Thread: turn over

    by TIMSON 26
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    Water turnover rate

    Hi,I have a 1000gall pond stocked with some large Koi ,I use a 8500 Oase pump and a large 4bay filter and 36watt UV.Also have a skimmer with a 6000 Oase pump .Note I don't have both running together...
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    UV and green water

    Themain reason the UV doesn't clear green water is the flow is too fast.
    Keep the flo down or divert if the pump is too powerful.
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    New UV fiited

    I have just fitted a Cloverleaf Smart Start 36watt UV in my last filter bay before the water goes into the pond by gravity.Its fitted through the side of the glass fibre bay which has also got Jap...
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    Yes,Why not dose with the correct amount for...

    Yes,Why not dose with the correct amount for water volume.The instructions are for a reason.I hope they use the correct dose for medications or just guess.
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    I always put in the correct full dose and it...

    I always put in the correct full dose and it works first time.
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    Pond Temps

    Mine has dropped down to 12degs but fish are still feeding.Think I might turn the heaters back on.
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    Homemade pond filters

    Hi friend. Just go on You Tube and punch in homemade pond filters and you will find loads of info on how to build koi filters.Good luck.
    John
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    pumps

    I find the pondtec pumps are noisy and don't have much pulling power ,but not bad for the price.They are magnetic in design and cheaper to produce.The proper Oase pumps are much better and most...
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    Sub Pump

    Hi mate.
    I would use the Oase 8500 pump.
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    You should be able to set the stat to switch off...

    You should be able to set the stat to switch off at 1degs or 2degs .Most stats are 1deg either way.
  19. Blanket weed

    Why do people keep changing their water it does more harm than good.Algae loves fresh tap water ,thrives on it! inc blanket weed.For the last 10yrs I have not changed any water in my pond only top...
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    Poll: The wattage given is with the pump at a very low...

    The wattage given is with the pump at a very low working pressure.
    Once loaded with pipes, UV restrictions and height the wattage rises a lot and you loose a lot of power.Check the water delivery at...
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    I moved my skimmer to another part of the pond.I...

    I moved my skimmer to another part of the pond.I Fixed a piece of ply to fill the gap and then glued a piece of butyl overlapping the gap by about 3ins.Make sure every thing is clean and dry before...
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    Hi,I use Medikoi probiotic all year round.I used...

    Hi,I use Medikoi probiotic all year round.I used to use Tetra till I found Medikoi was much better but more expensive.John
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    Medikoi can be used down to 5degs .Great food but...

    Medikoi can be used down to 5degs .Great food but expensive.John
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    I agree no chemicals.I learned a lesson many...

    I agree no chemicals.I learned a lesson many years ago when I used to put chemicals in the pond to try and cure loads of different problems with my fish.It used to cause more problems than it...
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    Medikoi probiotic food

    I use Medikoi and find the fish love it.I use it all year round but it is expensive.I also feed shrimp and meal worms.Nothing but the best for my boys and girls.John
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