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Today, 01:23 PMThat's not good:( Maybe Gatwick Koi should be made aware of this thread, so that he can interject if he feels the need to.33 replies | 1972 view(s)
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Today, 01:15 PMI purchased a couple of koi from Gary one of which I notified him had an ulcer or similar on its nose. He assured me it was most likely damage that...33 replies | 1972 view(s)
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Today, 01:02 PMMustBeSomethingInTheWater started a thread Not koi-specific, but still interesting in Koi Carp Food and Feeding Systemshttps://www.hatcheryinternational.com/waste-not-agricultural-by-products-in-aquafeed/0 replies | 0 view(s)
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Today, 12:49 PMMustBeSomethingInTheWater replied to a thread Heavy Metals and Copper Toxicity in General Koi Carp ChatCopper also discussed in this old thread: https://www.koiforum.uk/koi-garden-landscaping-pergolas-ornaments/26064-copper-water-fountain-tree.html...16 replies | 522 view(s)
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Today, 12:35 PMSome manufacturers now have waste shoot cleaning nozzles. Noticed it on the newer Aquasource Synergy drums.16 replies | 1466 view(s)
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Today, 12:23 PMMustBeSomethingInTheWater replied to a thread Also RDFs require periodical maintenance in General Koi Carp ChatNice little installation tip in this aquaculture article: ...16 replies | 1466 view(s)
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Today, 12:13 PMCould also go flexi rubber boots which give a good seal on both pressure and solvent weld pipes plus you don't have to be spot on with the angles of...4 replies | 50 view(s)
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Today, 12:02 PMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Looks like I chose the wrong afternoon to start moving koi !!! in General Koi Carp ChatJust moved the Platinum Ogon and the golden tench from the QT system to the pond this morning. So now the QT system hasn't got any fish in it but I'm...30 replies | 871 view(s)
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Today, 11:38 AMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Algae, Algae and Algae in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI have the same issue and am constantly fighting blanket weed. I use a strong dose of Aquasource Resolve on a fairly regular basis which does the job...4 replies | 75 view(s)
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Today, 11:13 AMNice collection mate.6 replies | 759 view(s)
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Today, 11:06 AMMwesty1 replied to a thread Questions on a new build planning in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesHi pal, Yes with 13000L of water he was concerned without a concrete base if it was only soil and clay around it if we had a crazy bad winter...5 replies | 86 view(s)
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Today, 10:58 AMRS2OOO replied to a thread Algae, Algae and Algae in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationNo chemical treatment will get rid of it long term. The pond walls will go green or brown/green and that will be permanent. The window will...4 replies | 75 view(s)
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Today, 10:28 AMNikLiverpool replied to a thread Questions on a new build planning in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesHi all, Apologies for the late response. 1) Regarding the soil it is actually a combination of clay and aggregates. I had a really hard time...5 replies | 86 view(s)
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Today, 10:28 AMOn the plus side the burtons 40w submersible uv is doing the job very well tbf . . Bit bodge job like but hey ho lol Sent from my SM-G973F using...20 replies | 230 view(s)
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Today, 10:23 AMSee what works mate. I can go 2 weeks with it off and no sign of green water, but as soon as it starts to tint I turn it on before bed (Economy...20 replies | 230 view(s)
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Today, 10:22 AMLike RS, I found Alparex sorted costia:)6 replies | 91 view(s)
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Today, 10:21 AMI couldn't see that but yes, if millions moving about and looking like little commas, then I would have gone with Costia.6 replies | 91 view(s)
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Today, 10:18 AMThanks for the input. I'm thinking push fit because I will 100% be chopping and changing equipment . What about the 2" returns , am I worried about...4 replies | 50 view(s)
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Today, 10:15 AMthe 4" push fit soil will generally work, but consider how much hassle it will be to swap if you get a leak.... but solvent weld and/or rubber boots...4 replies | 50 view(s)
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Today, 10:13 AMAm planning on doing similar with the uv aswell mate . Thinking give it another week to do its job then switch off . Or maybe 12 on 12 off hours on a...20 replies | 230 view(s)
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Today, 10:09 AMIf it ain't getting to the bottom drain don't stress about it mate. My pond is full of fines at the moment, probably because my UV is being...20 replies | 230 view(s)
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Today, 10:07 AMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Acriflavine / malachite green in Koi Health, Disease and Medication Forumas RS has said 8.2 to 7.7 is not small drop. the ph scale is logarithmic so 8.2 to 7.7 is 50 times more acidic.8 replies | 395 view(s)
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Today, 10:02 AMFrom what I've read on here, and from my own new pond which already had Soil Pipe fitted underground, I don't see any problems with that. I even...4 replies | 50 view(s)
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Today, 09:51 AMagreed, :) moving beds in particular should be run at optimum rates, but if you can take off the drum directly, or like me you have a large bakki...20 replies | 230 view(s)
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Today, 09:43 AMAlmost certainly Costia right at the beginning of the first video. You also have those things that look like Trichodina that I was recently...6 replies | 91 view(s)
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Today, 09:37 AMRS2OOO replied to a thread Acriflavine / malachite green in Koi Health, Disease and Medication ForumThat's a fairly significant pH drop. Do the instructions on the bottle make reference to having a minimum KH level? Have you checked your KH...8 replies | 395 view(s)
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Today, 09:36 AMYes not the best, sorry. This was as 400x where as when zoomed out there seem to be millions of them in clusters moving rapidly. However as time...6 replies | 91 view(s)
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Today, 09:17 AMStarting to think about my pipe work (hur hur hur). Plan is 4" soilpipe from the bottom drain to the filter house. I've one joint to make...4 replies | 50 view(s)
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Today, 09:15 AMcarl.borthwick@gmail.com replied to a thread Algae, Algae and Algae in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationIt doesnt look like Blanketweed as it is not filamentous?4 replies | 75 view(s)
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Today, 09:15 AMI'm finding it difficult to see what's what on those videos. I'm not seeing Costia. but maybe white spot or chillo6 replies | 91 view(s)
KHV outbreak at Gatwick koi
That's not good:( Maybe Gatwick Koi should be made aware of this thread, so that he can interject...