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26-10-2019, 07:48 PM
Thread: Water clarity using g nexus 220
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as Above, give it time. Although your filter...
as Above, give it time.
Although your filter may mature enough to deal with ammonia, you'll notice that the pond wall, pipework and anything else in the water will be colonised with all sorts... -
09-10-2019, 08:31 PM
Thread: Pond Glass
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I use one of these. The brush easily gets rid of...
I use one of these. The brush easily gets rid of algae, adn the scraper gets rid of tougher bits. Plus, dry hands!!!
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18-06-2019, 07:06 PM
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would that not be dead blanket weed?
would that not be dead blanket weed?
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11-06-2019, 10:41 PM
Thread: surface glare
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you may need to make a frame for this. ...
you may need to make a frame for this.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Polarising-Polarised-Polarizer-Filter-Film-Sheet-Science-50x100mm-2lee-d-UK/264182915825?hash=item3d828762f1:g:-q0AAOSw~hZc4Cnf -
19-05-2019, 05:03 PM
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You killed the crow? That's ****ing weak. ...
You killed the crow?
That's ****ing weak.
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06-05-2019, 06:22 PM
Thread: £600 filtration
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2nd hand gravity fed sieve, then a shower. Should...
2nd hand gravity fed sieve, then a shower. Should be do-able for £600 easy, and will be a much better filter than a nexus IMO.
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23-04-2019, 10:40 PM
Thread: What is this parasite!?
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Algae cells.
Algae cells.
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22-04-2019, 04:17 PM
Thread: Cloverleaf blanket answer
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I've used cloverleaf. I've used EA blanketweed...
I've used cloverleaf.
I've used EA blanketweed Stop
I now use Aqua Source Blanket weed resolve.
They all take time to 'kill' the blanket weed, think of it less as killing, and more starving... -
02-04-2019, 07:33 PM
Thread: Gravity skimmer
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I respect others opinions, but I run a BD and...
I respect others opinions, but I run a BD and skimmer into a single filter and it works perfectly.
4" feed from both skimmer and BD, both into their own 4" ball valve. These both feed into a... -
30-03-2019, 05:08 PM
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^^^ everything he said.
^^^ everything he said.
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30-03-2019, 10:41 AM
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If you want low maintenance, forget brushes....
If you want low maintenance, forget brushes. Seriously. they're effective, but horrific to clean. My last pond had them and they are a constant battle.
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29-03-2019, 04:51 PM
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JBS plastics were excellent for me. Their bottom...
JBS plastics were excellent for me. Their bottom drain is superb.
Got a few bits from Coastal too, no problems either.
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26-03-2019, 08:00 PM
Thread: Filter query
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I think the bottom line is for 25K litres, you...
I think the bottom line is for 25K litres, you need a LOT more filtration. What's your hourly turnover?
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26-03-2019, 07:51 PM
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Answers inline! If you understand WHY...
Answers inline!
If you understand WHY aquarium filters work you're 90% of the way there. the other 10% is understanding just how much waste Koi create. Koi filtration is really simple in... -
08-03-2019, 08:30 PM
Thread: 36000tr/8000Gal new Pond
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I have a Blummin nightmare with Blanket weed too,...
I have a Blummin nightmare with Blanket weed too, I suspect it's the phosphates in our water supply, as I just can't shift it! I'm only a stones throw from you.
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08-03-2019, 04:43 PM
Thread: new house new pond questions
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Intex-Swimming-Pool-Met...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Intex-Swimming-Pool-Metal-Frame-305x76cm-Outdoor-Garden-Summer-Water-Centre/333106661980?epid=26028723875&hash=item4d8eb44a5c:g:txMAAOSw6aJcgVoR
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08-03-2019, 04:41 PM
Thread: new house new pond questions
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I wouldn't leave them there. As soon as you're...
I wouldn't leave them there.
As soon as you're in the new place, get a cheap framed swimming pool and run your eazypod pump-fed. Your fish will be fine in there whilst you build your new pond.
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06-02-2019, 09:06 PM
Thread: Filtration
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second hand eazy pod?
second hand eazy pod?
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25-01-2019, 09:29 PM
Thread: West Sussex to Wales ?
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regarding the hardness (and I may have...
regarding the hardness (and I may have over-simplified this, so I may be wrong...)
Why not 'harden' the welsh water with a bunch of Baking soda, matching your current PH and hardness (although I... -
24-01-2019, 11:18 PM
Thread: West Sussex to Wales ?
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Fish are shipped from japan in a bag with oxygen,...
Fish are shipped from japan in a bag with oxygen, in a box, your trip will be fine.
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27-12-2018, 10:10 PM
Thread: Custom bio chamber
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My gut feeling would be that all ports on the...
My gut feeling would be that all ports on the same side would be fine; I'd be keen to avoid any scenario where water could flow directly from port to port though. You could always extend the 'inlet'...
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21-12-2018, 09:02 PM
Thread: More KHV Outbreaks
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I've just e-mailed Gary to offer a 'deposit' on a...
I've just e-mailed Gary to offer a 'deposit' on a fish.
they've got my 100% support, and i'd be proud to have (more) of their fish in my puddle.
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18-10-2018, 03:26 PM
Thread: EA Nexus 320 Help please
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I've never had a nexus, mainly because what...
I've never had a nexus, mainly because what you've written has been written a hundred times before!
Have a look at a drop-in draco drum. Essentially a self cleaning screen filter that takes the... -
17-10-2018, 06:32 PM
Thread: Can I feed in the dark?
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Indeed. I also don't understand not feeding...
Indeed.
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15-10-2018, 11:22 PM
Thread: Koi laying flat on side on the bottom
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FYI, you test for hardness as it's (kinda) used...
FYI, you test for hardness as it's (kinda) used up by your filter bacteria. no hardness, no bacteria & dead fish.
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The Daily pond temp thread
Pond still covered, currently 11.6C Been really mild this year as far as pond temps go. ...