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Today, 11:26 AMPeanut butter is the prefered bait for us shooters14 replies | 21359 view(s) -
Yesterday, 03:45 PMSalt clears Costia fast, but treating everything is key. Pond, nets, tools—show no mercy, and your fish will thank you.40 replies | 17989 view(s)
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Yesterday, 02:29 PMAfter my heron incident I think I preferred it when the rat was visiting!14 replies | 21359 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:53 AMI'm based in North Northants so if you struggle to find local support/advice I'm not that far away.2 replies | 2744 view(s)
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10-12-2024, 10:54 AMWelcome i am sure you will get some good advice from the members on here.2 replies | 2744 view(s)
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09-12-2024, 11:29 PMRS2OOO replied to a thread Swapping pump for filter - 1.5inch to 2inch converter? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationYou can get white vinegar in 5 litre cans/tubs off eBay or Amazon etc. I bought 20 litres to get free postage about 8 years ago, and still have...8 replies | 8757 view(s)
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09-12-2024, 08:51 PMAli724 replied to a thread Swapping pump for filter - 1.5inch to 2inch converter? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationOoh good advice, will give that a go! Thank you and fingers crossed! Random one but where are you getting the white vinegar in that sort of volume...8 replies | 8757 view(s)
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09-12-2024, 08:05 PMRS2OOO replied to a thread Swapping pump for filter - 1.5inch to 2inch converter? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationSolvent weld fittings are the easiest in reality once you get over the initial nerves of using it. Assuming it is solvent weld pipework that you...8 replies | 8757 view(s)
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09-12-2024, 07:58 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Swapping pump for filter - 1.5inch to 2inch converter? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationOase pumps like the aquamax 16000 are notorious for not re-starting after being turned off, but once going they run forever until the very next time...8 replies | 8757 view(s)
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09-12-2024, 07:50 PMAli724 replied to a thread Swapping pump for filter - 1.5inch to 2inch converter? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThank you, that makes sense. Didn't realise it'd be a solvent weld type job, was hoping there might be something I could screw on! So complex!8 replies | 8757 view(s)
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09-12-2024, 07:34 PMRS2OOO replied to a thread Swapping pump for filter - 1.5inch to 2inch converter? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationHi, yes that pump should be ok. By discharge pump I thought you meant a sump pump or similar, and the fittings on these don't usually match the sizes...8 replies | 8757 view(s)
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09-12-2024, 07:02 PMAli724 replied to a thread Swapping pump for filter - 1.5inch to 2inch converter? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThanks for the speedy reply. Looks like the backup pump is an oase aquamax 16000 dry - my understanding was that it could run.. or is it a...8 replies | 8757 view(s)
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09-12-2024, 06:56 PMRS2OOO replied to a thread Swapping pump for filter - 1.5inch to 2inch converter? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationDischarge pumps are not designed to run continuously. The only thing I would comfortably suggest would be to replace the broken pump, even if it...8 replies | 8757 view(s)
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09-12-2024, 06:17 PMAli724 started a thread Swapping pump for filter - 1.5inch to 2inch converter? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationHello! I'm very new to this, we inherited a pond with a house move a couple of months ago. Unfortunately we have discovered that the main pump has...8 replies | 8757 view(s)
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09-12-2024, 05:35 PMAlburglar replied to a thread There’s a rat in my kitchen what am I gonna do in General Koi Carp ChatBig cheese brand of poison is what I used on the mice. Works well14 replies | 21359 view(s)
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09-12-2024, 02:02 PMWell the hunt goes on , the bugger avoided all the traps after nicking the food first, so now I have bait boxes around the back of the pond with the...14 replies | 21359 view(s)
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09-12-2024, 12:58 PMRS2OOO replied to a thread Gaining confidence to feed in single figure temps. in General Koi Carp ChatI have always fed through winter, pellets down to 8C, live/frozen foods below that. When I lift the covers off in Spring, every year without fail...4 replies | 3175 view(s)
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09-12-2024, 12:38 PMThank you, that explains it. I will follow your advice.13 replies | 2333 view(s)
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09-12-2024, 08:40 AMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Changing from gravity to pump fed in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI agree with Brian. I don't really understand your logic as you will be spending money on installing a setup that will likely involve more effort to...3 replies | 1585 view(s)
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09-12-2024, 08:04 AMBrian C replied to a thread Changing from gravity to pump fed in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesHi Ryda, My pond is about the same volume as yours & pump fed. I would give anything to be gravity fed but at my age cannot justify the expense...3 replies | 1585 view(s)
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09-12-2024, 02:58 AMThat type are supposed to be fitted into an electrical enclosure, like a wall box or similar. That's why I use the plug and play one. No wiring or...13 replies | 2333 view(s)
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09-12-2024, 02:08 AMAlburglar replied to a thread Gaining confidence to feed in single figure temps. in General Koi Carp Chat... I too have learned. I just to watch the window. If they're active, I lift the cover in 'the feeding corner'. If the all the fish appear they get...4 replies | 3175 view(s)
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09-12-2024, 01:59 AMAlburglar replied to a thread Any off the shelf pipe that fits perfectly inside 4" pressure pipe? in Pond DIY Tips and Tricks - DIY ProjectsYeah I'm thinking the cut and slot method but I was thinking it needs an end cap , so something 'off the shelve' would have made life easier, but I...6 replies | 5570 view(s)
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08-12-2024, 11:35 PMsamp09 replied to a thread Changing from gravity to pump fed in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI would imagine something like an Easy pod would probably be sufficient for your pond to be honest and it wouldn't be overly difficult. My guess...3 replies | 1585 view(s)
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08-12-2024, 05:47 PMI know, usually people do it the other way around! But after 7+ years of good ol' gravity fed I feel its time for a simpler method. This wasn't done...3 replies | 1585 view(s)
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08-12-2024, 02:40 PMbig h replied to a thread Any off the shelf pipe that fits perfectly inside 4" pressure pipe? in Pond DIY Tips and Tricks - DIY ProjectsJust get a length of 110 mm black waste pipe. Cut in lengthways and it will slot into the pressure pipe easily6 replies | 5570 view(s)
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08-12-2024, 01:21 PMUkzero replied to a thread Gaining confidence to feed in single figure temps. in General Koi Carp ChatI do intervene. It's a closed system so I provide food when they look for it. I agree that selective breeding does tend to reduce overall...4 replies | 3175 view(s)
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08-12-2024, 10:31 AMAs above I would mature the media in the pond well before you switch your filters over. If that is not practical (I guess there will be a lot of...3 replies | 3059 view(s)
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08-12-2024, 06:16 AMNaoki Atsumi replied to a thread Gaining confidence to feed in single figure temps. in General Koi Carp ChatYou're talking about the carp that can withstand the low temperatures found in the natural lakes there, aren't you? It is a well-known fact that...4 replies | 3175 view(s)
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