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10-03-2024, 08:28 AM
Thread: Koi Competitions
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Pretty sure that's Clayton who used to be at...
Pretty sure that's Clayton who used to be at Spring Bank Koi, up Blackpool way.
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03-09-2023, 03:01 PM
Thread: South East koi show - 23/24 Sep questions
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Good toilet facilities, it's held in an...
Good toilet facilities, it's held in an exhibition centre at Detling show ground.
Pay at the door for a wrist band.
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02-09-2023, 09:37 AM
Thread: Hi from South East
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Welcome, nice looking pond. Looks small and...
Welcome, nice looking pond. Looks small and crowded in first vid but much better size relationship to garden in second.
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05-08-2023, 10:22 AM
Thread: Vortex before drum?
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Just to include my twopenneth, that was my...
Just to include my twopenneth, that was my thinking when I did my current set-up.
I"m pump fed, up to an Aqua forte sieve,then gravity to drum, then media and back to the pond.
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30-11-2022, 06:18 PM
Thread: Virkon aquatic sales
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And, I'm back ! Sorry John, "family issues"...
And, I'm back ! Sorry John, "family issues" took me away from home and I couldn't get logged into the site on my phone. Sad that I missed a bargain, but glad that you didn't get lumbered by doing a...
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13-11-2022, 02:38 PM
Thread: Virkon aquatic sales
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Can you count me in for 1 kg John. Can't miss a...
Can you count me in for 1 kg John. Can't miss a bargain like that just before xmas. Had good results with it before and got the gram scales for dosing. With my thinking head on, wasn't there a post...
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02-06-2022, 12:49 PM
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and...and... what happened next ? :confused:...
and...and... what happened next ? :confused: :confused: :confused:
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16-10-2021, 06:26 PM
Thread: Koi area auctions
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Clicked on everything, no computer graphic...
Clicked on everything, no computer graphic showing anywhere, top left, bottom right or in galaxy far, far away ! :D
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16-10-2021, 06:16 PM
Thread: Koi area auctions
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I give in, I'm having a permanent senior moment...
I give in, I'm having a permanent senior moment or jast a bit thick, can't find where to translate !
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04-04-2021, 12:50 PM
Thread: Pond Window Cleaner
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OXO scrubber looks good, is it too rough/scratchy...
OXO scrubber looks good, is it too rough/scratchy for acrylic ?
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27-03-2021, 12:30 PM
Thread: What a clumsy clot :facepalm:
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Get in touch with GAZKOI, he supplied me with a...
Get in touch with GAZKOI, he supplied me with a 40w bulb for my Filtreau drum amalgam for £40 delivered.
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06-03-2021, 04:31 PM
Thread: Pergola timer size
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You predicted that spot-on, now on pink...
You predicted that spot-on, now on pink princeses. Can you tell me tonights lottery numbers ;)
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06-03-2021, 04:14 PM
Thread: New filter day
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Nice easy summer coming up, you'll wonder how you...
Nice easy summer coming up, you'll wonder how you managed without a drum.
I've got the small black Filteau, worth every penny.
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21-02-2021, 03:05 PM
Thread: decking posts in pond
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Thanks for the link Jim, bookmarked it for later....
Thanks for the link Jim, bookmarked it for later.
Sleeper pond due for a coat of something this year and this looks perfect. -
29-12-2020, 11:21 AM
Thread: EA Tempest Filter
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Well I'm convinced. Convinced I'll be saving...
Well I'm convinced.
Convinced I'll be saving ?250 + fittings :D:D:D
Alright, the new media wasn't agitating properly when it emptied, but for that price I could have a more effective huge... -
21-11-2020, 01:05 PM
Thread: Anyone used All Pond Soltuions' UV?
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They are value for money basic units. I've...
They are value for money basic units.
I've had/got two of the 35w ones and replaced the lamps, no problem with the seals.
I like the little 'propellor' to show the flow. -
24-10-2020, 02:19 PM
Thread: "My threads"
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Sorry to hijack this cat discussion, but problem...
Sorry to hijack this cat discussion, but problem reported by OP is still happening.
I've been getting random profile pics for a while now with matching links to their relevant threads.
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18-10-2020, 04:32 PM
Thread: Patio Sealer for around my pond
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Thanks for that link, not sure it's for slate, I...
Thanks for that link, not sure it's for slate, I read it as a wood treatment !
Bit misleading prices, quoting as Jerry-can with price of 1 lt :eek:
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30-08-2020, 12:34 PM
Thread: Pop up pool
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Agree with Gaz, put a cheap liner in it. A 5mx5m...
Agree with Gaz, put a cheap liner in it. A 5mx5m liner from Bradshaws to fit the Bestway pool at Sportsdirect will add just £32 and give you the peace of mind needed.
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25-07-2020, 09:05 PM
Thread: Filter chamber starvation?
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Firstly, congrats on filling the pond. :) As...
Firstly, congrats on filling the pond. :)
As first one here I can only offer general pointers to the problem, other members will follow with more specific answers but they will need details of... -
14-07-2020, 01:26 PM
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How about sitting the Draco on a thin layer of...
How about sitting the Draco on a thin layer of foam or rubber liner to see if it dampens any vibration/noise ?
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14-07-2020, 01:18 PM
Thread: Forest of Dean and My Forever Pond
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Champion pond, well worth reading all 185 posts. ...
Champion pond, well worth reading all 185 posts.
Don't stop to count the cost :eek:, it will take the sparkle off all your achievments.
Please keep the thread going to the end result, some... -
14-07-2020, 11:38 AM
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If you're having doubts about the changes, with...
If you're having doubts about the changes, with the air pump now relocated, can you reconnect the Draco aeration and see if it's still as quiet ?
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What a coincidence, after looking around, that's...
What a coincidence, after looking around, that's the same pump I ordered today :D
£135 from Inverness.
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27-06-2020, 04:25 PM
Thread: Filtreau 20 or HF30
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So why even bother with the normal / LO flow mesh...
So why even bother with the normal / LO flow mesh :confused:, are new drums now automatically fitted with HI flow mesh when produced ?
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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...