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14-11-2022, 12:35 PM
Thread: Complete set-up for sale.
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Complete set-up for sale.
Hi all, I'm closing my pond down as moving next spring through work & the logistics of moving the fish just aren't viable?. All the fish have been sold, but the filtration/heating set-up is all...
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15-05-2020, 02:11 PM
Thread: Gray's Pond Build Diary
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Hi Gray not been on here for ages then got a...
Hi Gray not been on here for ages then got a notification about your pond build. Looking good I must say. Well done.
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06-07-2019, 07:21 PM
Thread: Stupid Question..
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Hi Ryan you could use a little sinking food to...
Hi Ryan you could use a little sinking food to get your fish creating some movement on the bottom to get the muck into the bottom drain. An aerated bottom as mentioned would really help too.
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25-04-2019, 08:42 PM
Thread: West Mids newbie
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Hi welcome to the forum.
Hi welcome to the forum.
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23-04-2019, 08:40 PM
Thread: Here we go again.....my pond build Mk 4
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Nice one rayman :)
Nice one rayman :)
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23-04-2019, 07:58 AM
Thread: Which microscope
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Hi I use this .Apex Practitioner Microscope...
Hi I use this .Apex Practitioner Microscope https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001BPQL4C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vBRVCb5JRJ49K
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14-04-2019, 10:04 AM
Thread: Your views on pond lights
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Hi I have an 10w led floodlight shining onto my...
Hi I have an 10w led floodlight shining onto my window at an angle so no reflective glare. Had to play around with the positioning to get the angle right though. We can watch them all year round at...
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02-04-2019, 03:36 PM
Thread: Gray's Pond Build Diary
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Hi Gray you will be ok with just air in the bags...
Hi Gray you will be ok with just air in the bags for around 2hrs. I've had a koi in a air filled bag for 3hrs (caught in traffic) without any problems & it was feeding within 20mins. Oxygen wouldn't...
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11-03-2019, 03:23 PM
Thread: another new one...
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Hi welcome to the forum whereabouts are you?
Hi welcome to the forum whereabouts are you?
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28-02-2019, 10:34 AM
Thread: Queni koi ultimate mix anyone feed it
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Hi ive been using it for a couple of years now &...
Hi ive been using it for a couple of years now & can't fault it. No issues with brown water or clarity for me. I get good growth & the fish love it so will continue with it.
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24-02-2019, 01:54 PM
Thread: new on hear
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Hi scubber welcome to the forum.
Hi scubber welcome to the forum.
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Awesome :D
Awesome :D
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24-01-2019, 12:30 AM
Thread: How many koi to start my new pond
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Hi im sure you can't wait to get fish in your...
Hi im sure you can't wait to get fish in your pond but I would wait until spring when temps start to rise. I would also only Introduce around 6 to 8 fish at most to establish your filters as you will...
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12-01-2019, 03:53 PM
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No mine doesn't have a drip tray heater fitted....
No mine doesn't have a drip tray heater fitted. If temps get below -10c (how often does that happen?.) then I would run my inline heater that's a backup. All I know is my fish have thrived since...
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12-01-2019, 03:35 PM
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My Hydro Pro works down to -15c but it's the plus...
My Hydro Pro works down to -15c but it's the plus version don't know if that's any different?. The only difference I could find between mine & the dura was the Hydro has a bigger heat exchanger...
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12-01-2019, 12:40 PM
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Hi I have the Hydro Pro 10 & im really impressed...
Hi I have the Hydro Pro 10 & im really impressed with it. This is my third winter with it & it's kept our pond at 16c throughout winter with outside temps at their lowest of -6c. It did have to work...
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24-12-2018, 08:05 PM
Thread: Merry xmas
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Merry Xmas to you & your koi. :)
Merry Xmas to you & your koi. :)
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18-11-2018, 03:40 PM
Thread: Cover yet ??
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Hi Lee you can't see on the pics but it's...
Hi Lee you can't see on the pics but it's slightly raised in the centre so runs off the sides. If it snows then I will brush it off.
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11-11-2018, 01:43 PM
Thread: Cover yet ??
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Hi I take the front section off if it's sunny but...
Hi I take the front section off if it's sunny but only for a few hours.
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07-11-2018, 05:41 PM
Thread: Cover yet ??
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It's every time too :D. As soon as anyone walks...
It's every time too :D. As soon as anyone walks out the back door it's like a cartoon character doing a double take through the window. :D:D
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07-11-2018, 03:46 PM
Thread: Cover yet ??
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I was tempted to just reply MIND YOUR OWN...
I was tempted to just reply MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS.
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06-11-2018, 07:04 PM
Thread: Cover yet ??
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Hi Jase the plant is called mind your own...
Hi Jase the plant is called mind your own business & I planted it to soften the look of the shower but also to reduce nitrate. I've seen a big reduction in my nitrate since fitting my shower earlier...
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05-11-2018, 07:33 PM
Thread: Cover yet ??
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05-11-2018, 07:32 PM
Thread: Cover yet ??
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Hi all finished my new covers today here's some...
Hi all finished my new covers today here's some pics.
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01-11-2018, 09:41 PM
Thread: New to Koi, and saying hello.
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Think you should think filter sooner rather than...
Think you should think filter sooner rather than later. How many koi were you thinking of stocking in the main pond?.
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Running heater at low temp?
Covering the pond with polycarb should be enough to stop water temps dipping below 6C for the most...