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29-02-2024, 12:09 PM
Thread: Underwater Lighting
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In my very fist pond (more of a puddle looking...
In my very fist pond (more of a puddle looking back now) I had one of those all in one filter/pump & light.
The lens would go green with in days and make the water look green.
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17-01-2024, 12:56 PM
Thread: Pond plants
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Heres a picture of the planted side of my pond...
Heres a picture of the planted side of my pond from last year.
its only 25/30cm deep .
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The tall dark red stems with red flowers are canna lilies. beside them the pink ones in the... -
17-01-2024, 12:45 PM
Thread: What type of pond liner
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Is it a rectangle pond made from blocks or a more...
Is it a rectangle pond made from blocks or a more natural looking one ?If it is then go for a box weld liner, you can get them made to order.
I'm on my 3rd pond . First one was PVC liner from B&Q (I... -
05-12-2023, 02:16 PM
Thread: New pond build - First pond!
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Dont think I've ever seen a 4" return never mind...
Dont think I've ever seen a 4" return never mind 5 of them !
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05-10-2023, 08:12 AM
Thread: The worst most expensive pond ever made?
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that pond is unbelievable:D
that pond is unbelievable:D
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04-10-2023, 12:36 PM
Thread: The worst most expensive pond ever made?
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The worst most expensive pond ever made?
I'm sure some of you have watched this video.
I know the previous build video was discussed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpMyr8StoZc&ab_channel=TheKoiPartner
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15-09-2023, 01:38 PM
Thread: First koi pond
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Thats some project you have going on :eek: Going...
Thats some project you have going on :eek:
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13-09-2023, 01:48 PM
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I've the same set up as you. I find most of the...
I've the same set up as you. I find most of the leaves get stuck in the filter basket .
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11-08-2023, 08:35 AM
Thread: New Natural look koi pond build
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Nice! Looking forward to seeing this one...
Nice!
Looking forward to seeing this one finished .
I wouldn't worry too much about getting it clear until you have your coping done. More crap will fall in before you are finished ! -
01-08-2023, 09:19 AM
Thread: CobraKoi finally does it
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Thank you! I need to focus on stocking the...
Thank you!
I need to focus on stocking the pond.
Might leave it till next year when I have 2 winters under my belt.
Heres the filter house by night
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01-08-2023, 09:10 AM
Thread: CobraKoi finally does it
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Almost a year since I've filled the pond. I took...
Almost a year since I've filled the pond.
I took a few photos last night on a whim. should have removed my nets but here we are.
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05-07-2023, 02:40 PM
Thread: Did a herring eat your fish........
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I reckon at least 5 different people have said...
I reckon at least 5 different people have said herring to me :confused:
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04-07-2023, 01:48 PM
Thread: Did a herring eat your fish........
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Did a herring eat your fish........
How many times have you heard people say herring instead of heron ?
My neighbor insists on it.......
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30-06-2023, 11:42 AM
Thread: National is progressing well
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Some effort , fair play to those involved. How...
Some effort , fair play to those involved.
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27-06-2023, 11:26 AM
Thread: Pond net cover recommendations
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He cant see it until he get garroted by it :D. ...
He cant see it until he get garroted by it :D.
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27-06-2023, 07:58 AM
Thread: Pond net cover recommendations
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Here is the section of quick remove net I cobbled...
Here is the section of quick remove net I cobbled up. This is the main viewing point .
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26-06-2023, 10:37 AM
Thread: Pipe types, diameters & run lengths
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Is it a downward slope to the filter house ? That...
Is it a downward slope to the filter house ? That would make it easier.
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26-06-2023, 09:56 AM
Thread: Help with raised pond construction
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Is there any point in insulating it unless you...
Is there any point in insulating it unless you are going to heat it ?
The insulation will also make it much smaller.
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26-06-2023, 09:50 AM
Thread: Pipe types, diameters & run lengths
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26-06-2023, 09:39 AM
Thread: Pond net cover recommendations
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I'm currently fighting the heron, I'm going for...
I'm currently fighting the heron,
I'm going for the don't let him land anywhere approach. Fishing line in the air is practically invisible.
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15-06-2023, 03:43 PM
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Tell your mate to take what ever is offered , if...
Tell your mate to take what ever is offered , if he gets offered anything at all.
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12-06-2023, 02:53 PM
Thread: New Build Update Gloucester
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Life finds a way :cool:
Life finds a way :cool:
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12-06-2023, 01:24 PM
Thread: New Build Update Gloucester
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They were bumping uglies :D
They were bumping uglies :D
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12-06-2023, 12:16 PM
Thread: First koi pond
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That's a monstrous amount of concrete...... When...
That's a monstrous amount of concrete......
When I did mine I filled every second cavity and I even think that was overkill.
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08-06-2023, 12:24 PM
Thread: Hi Honey I'm Home :)
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That's a stunner of a pond.:eek:
That's a stunner of a pond.:eek:
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The Daily pond temp thread
Yep , forecast snow here ! Hoping so more money to be made gritting lol Sent from my SM-S918B...