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Today, 03:21 PMJamesgpond replied to a thread Oase Proficlear Premium compact gravety fed drum filter for sale in Koi and Pond Equipment for SaleHi, Have received your message now. have replied direct to you. :)8 replies | 1759 view(s)
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Today, 02:03 PMworse when using a throwing stick at range :D you can only sneak one or two in before the whole gang turns up and snatches them out of the...6 replies | 63 view(s)
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Today, 01:07 PMUkzero replied to a thread DIY: Designing and Building a protein skimmer/fractionator in Pond DIY Tips and Tricks - DIY ProjectsI've "dabbled" with O3 in the past. I found that getting the day to day generation level sufficient to make any discernible difference without...15 replies | 3135 view(s)
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Today, 01:06 PMWe live right on the coast in West Sussex and never had a problem. I do cover the pond with netting in the summer though when I'm not in, which might...6 replies | 63 view(s)
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Today, 11:50 AMPond still covered with 25mm polycarb in the South East, water temp 12.5C (should go higher today as forecast is 17C here). ASHP was set to...11990 replies | 745530 view(s)
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Today, 10:51 AMyeah, I know what you mean they’re a bloody pest, I’ve even had them going for the spod bomb as it flies through the air.6 replies | 63 view(s)
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Today, 10:19 AMNot koi related but back in my carp fishing days, as soon as I started catapulting boilies out, they would appear out of nowhere and actually...6 replies | 63 view(s)
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Today, 10:04 AMNickK-UK replied to a thread DIY: Designing and Building a protein skimmer/fractionator in Pond DIY Tips and Tricks - DIY ProjectsI always feel a little weary about ozone, especially as it can collect in an area like a filter house so ventilation is needed. Also creating pockets...15 replies | 3135 view(s)
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Today, 09:58 AMNickK-UK replied to a thread Amalgam UV owners - how long does yours need to stay on per day? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationIf you remember the old fluorescent tubes, they lasted quite a while being switched on/off. It's usually a cheap ballast (the power supply) that dies...6 replies | 88 view(s)
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Today, 09:56 AMNickK-UK replied to a thread Amalgam UV owners - how long does yours need to stay on per day? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI have an 80W amalgam that sits externally and is fed by a variable pump. I'd love it to be air driven but the reality is it works as it does. I can...6 replies | 88 view(s)
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Today, 09:26 AMNot something you hear about, but gulls will eat nearly anything. I wouldn't trust them with small koi in a pond.6 replies | 63 view(s)
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Today, 09:21 AMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Amalgam UV owners - how long does yours need to stay on per day? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationSame as everyone else, 24/7 british summertime, from when them clocks go forward to when they go back. though i turned mine back on last week as i...6 replies | 88 view(s)
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Today, 09:21 AMJedstone replied to a thread Amalgam UV owners - how long does yours need to stay on per day? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI leave mine on 24/7 am i doing something wrong ?6 replies | 88 view(s)
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Today, 08:52 AMNever had any problems with seagulls, we do get them where I am as I’m not that far from the coast, The only birds I have had problems with are...6 replies | 63 view(s)
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Today, 07:47 AMMorning All, Has anyone experienced Gulls taking or attacking fish in garden ponds? We live on the coast about 7 miles east of Dover and...6 replies | 63 view(s)
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Today, 05:13 AMnoo replied to a thread DIY: Designing and Building a protein skimmer/fractionator in Pond DIY Tips and Tricks - DIY ProjectsI've no experience with freshwater protein skimmers but I'm thinking ozone would be a simpler more compact method to remove protein and oils with the...15 replies | 3135 view(s)
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Today, 04:24 AMWhat about a 12 volt DC boat bilge pump run off a transformer (to provide 12 volt DC current). Bilge pumps are very compact, have reasonable head...7 replies | 1410 view(s)
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Today, 02:22 AMGDL replied to a thread Amalgam UV owners - how long does yours need to stay on per day? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI leave mine on 24h from the time I notice algae in the spring until about October. Seem to remember reading that every on/off cycle reduces its...6 replies | 88 view(s)
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Today, 12:39 AMRS2OOO replied to a thread Amalgam UV owners - how long does yours need to stay on per day? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationPretty sure I read turning them on and off all the time reduces lifespan. I run mine April to November and generally leave it on for 3 weeks then...6 replies | 88 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:35 PMAlburglar started a thread Amalgam UV owners - how long does yours need to stay on per day? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration...so I plopped a 40w Amalgam UV in the up pipe of the bottom drain for now. But wow, it has made the water crystal clear. Definitely worth the...6 replies | 88 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:17 PMI've been having success with AS Resolve, which sludge product have you been using?4 replies | 1406 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:44 PMCaptain bird's-eye replied to a thread Oase Proficlear Premium compact gravety fed drum filter for sale in Koi and Pond Equipment for SaleHi I am new to the forum can you please send me a pm then I will reply. I have tried to message you but obviously not doing it right 🙃8 replies | 1759 view(s)
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Yesterday, 07:36 PMhi No was using it before the lads built MKII pond. Id being over too Grimsby to Elite koi early spring and decided too try it. I shall be buying...11 replies | 1657 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:15 AMis that because Matt recommended it ?11 replies | 1657 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:33 AMJamesgpond replied to a thread Oase Proficlear Premium compact gravety fed drum filter for sale in Koi and Pond Equipment for SaleThank you for your reply. Ive checked my inbox but have not received your message. please re send if still interested. many thanks.8 replies | 1759 view(s)
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