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09-05-2019, 10:04 PM
Thread: Update on pond build
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Evening brother, Great to see the build is...
Evening brother,
Great to see the build is finally underway, you will be really pleased when it’s all finished looks like they made a good start today. I see Barney has helped out hope they go the... -
11-03-2018, 07:31 PM
Thread: help please
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Good luck Rob, As Andy says everything you are...
Good luck Rob,
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03-03-2018, 10:50 PM
Thread: Just starting out
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Welcome Johnathan, Many ponds run well with...
Welcome Johnathan,
Many ponds run well with box filters that’s how I started out, it’s all about keepin on top of maintenance and not over stocking the pond to quickly, give the filter plenty of... -
27-02-2018, 08:15 PM
Thread: Young Koi Show
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Hi Andy, all being well the date is in the...
Hi Andy,
all being well the date is in the diary and I will be joining you for that pint! -
27-02-2018, 08:12 PM
Thread: Water meter
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Hi John, The thing is I’m not even on mains...
Hi John,
The thing is I’m not even on mains drainage as I live out in the stick and have a storage tank I need to pay to get emptied, oh well I guess it is what is I still feel what we pay is less... -
26-02-2018, 09:49 PM
Thread: Water meter
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Hi all, we have been lucky so far as the water...
Hi all,
we have been lucky so far as the water board have been round on more than one occasion asking for us to have one fitted, we started of managing to reject the installation then we got a... -
25-02-2018, 08:37 PM
Thread: New member and looking for advice
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Worth a try if this worked for Andy. I am a...
Worth a try if this worked for Andy.
I am a little surprised that you have seen no improvement after cleaning the filter and doing a small water change even if for a small amount of time. When I... -
25-02-2018, 07:47 PM
Thread: New member and looking for advice
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Hi Kevin, I would put this down to a possible...
Hi Kevin,
I would put this down to a possible build up of waste? When was the last time you cleaned your pond to clear any muck build up you may have or carried out a water change. Are you still... -
09-06-2016, 11:03 PM
Thread: Koi swimming behaviour
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I wouldn't be feeding it while it's in the tank,...
I wouldn't be feeding it while it's in the tank, the diet will do the koi no harm. Once it's back in the main pond I guarantee it will be back feeding with the others.
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21-04-2016, 10:36 PM
Thread: Auto Feeder Experiences
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Thanks for sharing hippo I recently purchased a...
Thanks for sharing hippo I recently purchased a second hand mark one feeder off here and it works well, a little bit hit and miss with the amount of feed entering the pond as sometimes it clicks away...
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19-04-2016, 09:54 PM
Thread: My latest purchase
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I'm no judge mate but I like that very much nice...
I'm no judge mate but I like that very much nice choice :)
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12-04-2016, 10:44 PM
Thread: my brothers journey
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Looks like ire they are doing well!
Looks like ire they are doing well!
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12-04-2016, 10:37 PM
Thread: Hi From Derby
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Hello and welcome Chris!
Hello and welcome Chris!
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10-04-2016, 08:09 PM
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Hello and welcome Trace!
Hello and welcome Trace!
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09-04-2016, 09:59 PM
Thread: Video from today
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Wow lovely clean koi Tinca! What do you feed...
Wow lovely clean koi Tinca!
What do you feed them on the white and red really looks stunning! -
09-04-2016, 10:59 AM
Thread: Care treating with CBA
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Good tips John, I always use a bucket for the...
Good tips John,
I always use a bucket for the reasons you have stated above, I have noticed that my Chags mucus goes very grey if I add some medi clay to the pond it's like it dries it out? I only... -
08-04-2016, 11:46 PM
Thread: my brothers journey
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Keep us posted mate.
Keep us posted mate.
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08-04-2016, 11:42 PM
Thread: A survey for Cefas
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Done already from the other site. please do...
Done already from the other site.
please do this people it could mean a great deal going forward so get behind it and take the survey, you don't have to leave any details or anything not even an... -
07-04-2016, 09:56 PM
Thread: Microscope advice
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I don't know anything about that scope I'm sorry...
I don't know anything about that scope I'm sorry to say bud.
I use and I know a lot of others do to the Apex practitioner, I have found this very good at spotting any nasties.
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07-04-2016, 08:46 PM
Thread: my brothers journey
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When is he looking to import Dazmac?
When is he looking to import Dazmac?
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A mutt lol... I believe this is common when they...
A mutt lol... I believe this is common when they get over a certain size is it not?
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07-04-2016, 07:30 AM
Thread: Advise pleas
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Hey MB. Might be worth looking at this link if...
Hey MB.
Might be worth looking at this link if your still going to use a liner mate, it will explain a few bits for you and how to set up a bottom drain.
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07-04-2016, 07:26 AM
Thread: Feline's new pond.
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All looking good Feline it's going to be a lovely...
All looking good Feline it's going to be a lovely big pond :)
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04-04-2016, 10:53 PM
Thread: Advise pleas
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I would go to your max as oddbod stated and if...
I would go to your max as oddbod stated and if possible trying going deeper, are you thinking of stepping it down by saying the middle? Your going to be using a liner as well I assume? Remember the...
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04-04-2016, 10:06 PM
Thread: Advise pleas
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If I was you take a step back and double check...
If I was you take a step back and double check all your plans before starting and make sure it will all fit, I'm sure you have done this already but it's worth saying. The filtration can come down to...
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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....