Search:
Type: Posts; User: Waternicekoi
Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.
-
05-10-2016, 08:08 PM
Thread: Koi, bonsai and Japanese gardens
by Waternicekoi- Replies
- 26
- Views
- 3,175
These are not strictly bonsai, but you might...
These are not strictly bonsai, but you might enjoy them, nonetheless:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOd_GER86Jc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duO5bmlacXo
... -
01-10-2016, 09:50 PM
Thread: Looking to add a sieve/upgrade
by Waternicekoi- Replies
- 13
- Views
- 2,514
Another option: ...
Another option:
www.koiforum.uk/koi-pond-equipment/18124-drum-filter-post223140.html#post223140 -
01-10-2016, 03:18 PM
Thread: Drum Filter
by Waternicekoi- Replies
- 34
- Views
- 2,103
Ah, yes, that makes sense. A simple timer...
Ah, yes, that makes sense.
A simple timer control for RDFs was mentioned in a 2015 Holland Show video, on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ObI8g9VY3n0?t=8m40s (different drum, but timer-based... -
01-10-2016, 02:56 PM
Thread: Drum Filter
by Waternicekoi- Replies
- 34
- Views
- 2,103
Ooops, sorry! - I follow the 'Todays Posts' link,...
I don't know about the build quality (that isn't a negative statement - I am simply saying I do not know), but AEM are well-established on the continent, for plastic RDFs, and Patrick has just...
-
01-10-2016, 02:42 PM
Thread: Flow switch (alarm)
by Waternicekoi- Replies
- 5
- Views
- 472
Not cheap, but it seems AquaForte may be...
Not cheap, but it seems AquaForte may be distributing the product you mentioned, and Absolute-Koi came up on a search (but their website is down at the moment)
KWB also came up on the search:
... -
01-10-2016, 02:23 PM
Thread: Drum Filter
by Waternicekoi- Replies
- 34
- Views
- 2,103
I don't know about the build quality (that isn't...
I don't know about the build quality (that isn't a negative statement - I am simply saying I do not know), but AEM are well-established on the continent, for plastic RDFs, and Patrick has just posted...
-
01-10-2016, 02:16 PM
- Replies
- 49
- Views
- 6,455
Thanks Patrick. €999 = £865 GBP, at todays...
Thanks Patrick.
€999 = £865 GBP, at todays exchange rate, so it looks excellent value.
I can see they saved money by moulding some components instead of building them from flat pieces of... -
01-10-2016, 12:57 AM
Thread: More Ted
by Waternicekoi- Replies
- 1
- Views
- 191
https://youtu.be/ZaWT2F47lK0?t=4m48s - Vizslas...
https://youtu.be/ZaWT2F47lK0?t=4m48s - Vizslas are beautiful, but bonkers! :D
-
30-09-2016, 11:58 PM
- Replies
- 23
- Views
- 2,252
Is this one yours, Trace? ...
Is this one yours, Trace?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpfjOs0IZfk -
30-09-2016, 11:09 PM
Thread: fibreglass tissue - is it on
by Waternicekoi- Replies
- 40
- Views
- 3,068
Did this get satisfactorily sorted, in the end?
Did this get satisfactorily sorted, in the end?
-
30-09-2016, 11:08 PM
Thread: water evaporation or leak
by Waternicekoi- Replies
- 41
- Views
- 1,608
related (subsequent) thread of same pond: ...
related (subsequent) thread of same pond:
https://www.koiforum.uk/pond-construction-pond-build-diaries/18223-fibreglass-tissue.html -
30-09-2016, 10:22 PM
Thread: Filtration DIY or Easypod
by Waternicekoi- Replies
- 929
- Views
- 54,191
Here's an idea: bin the coracle, and make a raft...
Here's an idea: bin the coracle, and make a raft from the dairy drums! :D
Seriously, though... I can't help thinking there must be a courier willing to ship them cheaper than £35.
... -
30-09-2016, 08:05 PM
- Replies
- 16
- Views
- 2,699
Total admiration for your tenacity! Thankyou...
Total admiration for your tenacity!
Thankyou for taking the time to explain the pros & cons - I'm sure the information will be of interest to many people, now and in future 17402 -
30-09-2016, 06:23 PM
- Replies
- 16
- Views
- 2,699
I'd be interested to know more about your pros &...
I'd be interested to know more about your pros & cons in using it, if you can bear to tell us all!
-
30-09-2016, 06:21 PM
Thread: Filtration DIY or Easypod
by Waternicekoi- Replies
- 929
- Views
- 54,191
If you were 'in mainland UK', the postage might...
If you were 'in mainland UK', the postage might work out cheaper ;);)
-
30-09-2016, 05:55 PM
Thread: Filtration DIY or Easypod
by Waternicekoi- Replies
- 929
- Views
- 54,191
Hmm... seems there might be an opportunity for...
Hmm... seems there might be an opportunity for you there, Trace - the dairyman wins, you win, and, even after postage costs, koi-owners may win.
If I may quote from the film 'Layer Cake', "the... -
30-09-2016, 04:44 PM
- Replies
- 23
- Views
- 2,252
If you have a hot tub next to the pond...
If you have a hot tub next to the pond, that air could come in handy... :D
-
30-09-2016, 04:09 PM
- Replies
- 23
- Views
- 2,252
Thanks for the links - I will take a look later...
Thanks for the links - I will take a look later this evening.
However, although I understand that they are theoretically capable of lifting water to a small height, I would discourage you from... -
30-09-2016, 02:46 PM
- Replies
- 23
- Views
- 2,252
Thanks for your reply, dc197 I'll ask you a...
Thanks for your reply, dc197
I'll ask you a few questions, if I may - not for my own benefit, but in the hope that others will chip in with their perspectives and experience, so you can get a... -
30-09-2016, 02:10 PM
- Replies
- 23
- Views
- 2,252
Hmm... whilst it is true that BioChips don't...
Hmm... whilst it is true that BioChips don't always fluidise as easily as K1, K1micro, Hel-X 13, etc., I would definitely be wary of suggesting anyone deliberately try to use BioChips with the...
-
30-09-2016, 02:02 PM
- Replies
- 23
- Views
- 2,252
A broader container (as opposed to tall-&-slim)...
A broader container (as opposed to tall-&-slim) would use a bit more air, although not all of what you have available.
I'll admit that the aeration in this video is stronger than it perhaps needs... -
29-09-2016, 08:06 AM
Thread: Sloping pond base - anyone done one?
by Waternicekoi- Replies
- 24
- Views
- 3,173
Nice brickwork, Kenny - dare I say, it 'reflects...
Nice brickwork, Kenny - dare I say, it 'reflects well' upon your skills? ;)
-
28-09-2016, 05:07 PM
Thread: Filtration DIY or Easypod
by Waternicekoi- Replies
- 929
- Views
- 54,191
You could try this: 2 pc HOLE SAW KIT...
You could try this:
2 pc HOLE SAW KIT ADJUSTABLE METAL CIRCLE CUTTER DRILL BIT CEILING DOWNLIGHT | eBay
17380 -
27-09-2016, 09:34 PM
- Replies
- 12
- Views
- 1,370
Speaking of thick green algae on BHM, these...
Speaking of thick green algae on BHM, these Vietnamese pics made me laugh:
https://www.koiforum.uk/water-treatment-protein-skimmers-filtration/17667-mature-shower-media-post218637.html#post218637... -
27-09-2016, 11:54 AM
Thread: Mixed media in a fluid bed filter
by Waternicekoi- Replies
- 13
- Views
- 3,292
I can't speak authoritatively for Kaldness, but I...
I can't speak authoritatively for Kaldness, but I suspect the 20% figure was arrived at, during testing, simply on the basis of them perhaps finding it harder to consistently fluidise more than 20%...
Results 1 to 25 of 446
The Daily pond temp thread
Still at around 17C, know what you mean about getting the covers off though :D it will be really...