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14-10-2023, 10:30 AM
Thread: Psychrophile bacteria
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Psychrophile bacteria
Is anyone familiar with this bacteria? It's supposed to work at low temps. I usually try to keep my pond above 16C, maybe lower this year with electric prices:eek: But always above 12C so I can feed...
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19-08-2023, 07:59 PM
Thread: pond liner leak help
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LOL - ok back to Google :D Got it. So no...
LOL - ok back to Google :D
Got it.
So no sunbathing, growing veggies, planting or digging in the garden for you my friend. Also, I'd get checked out by the Doc. It's outrageous this has happened. -
19-08-2023, 05:57 PM
Thread: pond liner leak help
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You've got me Googling PHA's and I'm confused....
You've got me Googling PHA's and I'm confused. It's used in skincare, and is biodegradeable depending on temp, PH etc. It eats certain plastics. So I wonder if some plastic containers that had "bad...
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19-08-2023, 04:23 PM
Thread: pond liner leak help
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If they haven't started yet, just carry on as...
If they haven't started yet, just carry on as normal. Not easy I know with it hanging over your head. What is the contamination - methane? or what, Is it dangerous to your health by being there?...
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17-08-2023, 09:39 AM
Thread: pond liner leak help
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But 40 years later? I guess it takes time to come...
But 40 years later? I guess it takes time to come to the surface. I can't even imagine the state of your garden when the diggers come in. I hope they are quick and put the new soil back quickly for...
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16-08-2023, 02:50 PM
Thread: pond liner leak help
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OMG :eek:�� I hope you get loads of...
OMG :eek:��
I hope you get loads of compensation, enough to pay for an even bettter pond, if thats possible, and a holiday. How did it get contaminated, and how long has it been like that? -
16-08-2023, 11:28 AM
Thread: pond liner leak help
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rolo, will do. You got me curious on your new...
rolo, will do. You got me curious on your new pond scheme now:confused:
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16-08-2023, 11:15 AM
Thread: pond liner leak help
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Thanks Rolo, I have checked out their website and...
Thanks Rolo, I have checked out their website and arranged for them to visit for a quote. They seem good lads. I appreciate your help.
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15-08-2023, 12:56 PM
Thread: pond liner leak help
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pond liner leak help
Hi all, I have an 8ft x 8ft x 3ft pond. For years I've maintained it myself successfully. It's not the perfect pond for sure, but it's what I could afford at the time and you know, wear and tear etc,...
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06-02-2023, 10:53 PM
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Thanks for that, its reassuring that I will be...
Thanks for that, its reassuring that I will be doing the right thing.
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06-02-2023, 04:29 PM
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Keeping filter bacteria alive whilst fixing pond
Hi, it looks like I have a leak in my 1,000 gal pond. A week or so ago I did a water change to 32" deep. Since then it's gone down by an inch/day, now at 25". I did a slight refresh at 26" and...
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19-02-2022, 11:03 PM
Thread: antibacterial injections
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Thanks Feline, really good advice. Much...
Thanks Feline, really good advice. Much appreciated. Think I'll ask for Baytril if needed.
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19-02-2022, 10:59 PM
Thread: antibacterial injections
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No, I was asking how much it would cost IF I had...
No, I was asking how much it would cost IF I had a fish with a bacterial infection for a vet to come to my home and administer an antibiotic injection. They never used to do home visits. I was just...
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17-02-2022, 08:21 PM
Thread: antibacterial injections
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No, I do need to buy it, thanks
No, I do need to buy it, thanks
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17-02-2022, 08:17 PM
Thread: antibacterial injections
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Thanks, I asked for a quote from my exotic vet...
Thanks, I asked for a quote from my exotic vet for the future for an antibiotic injection and he recommended this. I thought Baytril was the way to go, it just surprised me. I don't know how much...
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17-02-2022, 08:11 PM
Thread: antibacterial injections
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No, but I do need to buy it, the book that is, ...
No, but I do need to buy it, the book that is,
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16-02-2022, 02:33 PM
Thread: antibacterial injections
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antibacterial injections
Hi all, has anyone heard of CEFTAZIDIME an antibacterial injection to treat fish before?
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04-11-2021, 07:01 PM
Thread: kh and carbon dioxide build up
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Yes, I agree, however, if the trickle in is...
Yes, I agree, however, if the trickle in is sourced from tap water at 2KH I'm still going to have to add bicarb regularly. I am putting in 100g daily now till it reaches 4-6 KH and no slacking!!!...
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03-11-2021, 06:21 PM
Thread: kh and carbon dioxide build up
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KH of the tap water is 2, so I guess I'm not...
KH of the tap water is 2, so I guess I'm not putting enough bicarb in after a weekly 25%. I would like to do a 10% change every day but I would need a different setup for that, maybe one day [dream]....
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03-11-2021, 05:28 PM
Thread: kh and carbon dioxide build up
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kh and carbon dioxide build up
Hi, I've just done a water quality test
Ammonia - 0
Nitrite - 0
PH - 7
GH - 6
Nitrate - 0.2
KH - 2
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24-08-2021, 05:07 PM
Thread: Putting fish out it’s misery?
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Before you consider euthanasia, have you...
Before you consider euthanasia, have you considered 'swimbladder treatment'. Shubunkin and ornamental goldfish are renowned for swimbladder problems due to the fact they are bred unnaturally and...
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05-04-2021, 06:53 PM
Thread: my koi blinks
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Well it's been freezing outside 3C with...
Well it's been freezing outside 3C with northwind, but got cup coffee and phone ready to film for an hour or as long as battery lasted [or got too cold] but one chance as needs to go back in pond...
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04-04-2021, 11:38 PM
Thread: my koi blinks
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'Love to see a video tho' , yes I will try but 'a...
'Love to see a video tho' , yes I will try but 'a watched kettle never boils' and my car never plays up when it sees a mechanic:(
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04-04-2021, 10:13 PM
Thread: my koi blinks
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my koi blinks
I've read only sharks can blink but my purachina I've had for years blinks at me. Its happened more than once and today it was in a blue viewing bowl and I was up close and personal talking to her as...
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23-09-2018, 04:34 PM
Thread: GH and KH dilemma
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Thank you Feline, that is such a relief. I will...
Thank you Feline, that is such a relief. I will buffer the KH then, that will help with the nitrite issue hopefully, I will leave the GH alone, but I will keep checking it of course.
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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...