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Yesterday, 11:41 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Is it really worth switching between saki hiakri products? in Koi Carp Food and Feeding Systemsi know lots knock multi season... but as a maintenance diet it's got a lot going for it. good digestability, supports colouration, low waste, and...18 replies | 789 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:37 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread SteveW's Pond Build Diary in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diariesdon't suppose you could cut a big hole in your fence and put some mesh in to allow the air to flow straight through it :) having a stright run makes...43 replies | 5310 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:09 PMAn update-almost there. Still odd bits to do. jump guards to go on,heron electric fense, bog filter and shelves for pots but the nitty gritty is...43 replies | 5310 view(s) -
Yesterday, 09:53 PMI have two 2" and one 4" return in my pond. I left the pipes long so they protrude into the pond about 6" approx. Immediately before glassing you...3 replies | 84 view(s)
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Yesterday, 07:04 PM:)............5 replies | 68 view(s)
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Yesterday, 06:58 PMSomeone else has suggested covering the top of a sieve to block out light to slow algae growth? Covered in crap isn’t ideal but funny if it’s...5 replies | 68 view(s)
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Yesterday, 06:54 PMI don't live in America and I don't test water. Therefore, nobody in America tests water. Has exactly the same rationale!23 replies | 932 view(s)
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Yesterday, 05:48 PMTook screen out and just hit it with pressure washer seems to have done the trick. I am now covered in crap. Andy5 replies | 68 view(s)
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Yesterday, 05:32 PMI see @Feline suggesting 25% a week! I've never changed that much in the pond (tanks, yes). That would be 4000 litres a week! Can't help but...24 replies | 674 view(s)
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Yesterday, 02:12 PMHello folks, I’ve got a 3m length of 4 inch pressure pipe left over from my pond build a few years back. Had been keeping hold of it, but have...0 replies | 36 view(s)
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Yesterday, 01:10 PMRuffers22 replied to a thread Is it really worth switching between saki hiakri products? in Koi Carp Food and Feeding Systems. Not wanting to show Koi or get any deeper into the hobby than being an enthusiast and looking to try and provide the best environment for my koi...18 replies | 789 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:38 AMRS2OOO replied to a thread Unusual Skin Condition / Lesions - Doitsu Ochiba in Koi Health, Disease and Medication ForumAt time of 1st injection: 5 days later at time of 2nd injection:40 replies | 2251 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:55 AMI give mine a run over with a hose when I’m cleaning the nexus and am topping back up, likewise a good scrub with a brush first, if I don’t the same...5 replies | 68 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:25 AMI had one do that. My advice is get a nail brush, get some drum screen cleaner, or some white vinegar, and give it a good scrub. When doind so,...5 replies | 68 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:19 AMKiOgon replied to a thread Is it really worth switching between saki hiakri products? in Koi Carp Food and Feeding SystemsRelevant: A quote borrowed from Syd/Manky Sanke, "Nitrate should be kept to the minimum possible value anyway; Takayuki Izeki, wrote about his...18 replies | 789 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:26 AMHi Now my sieves have been in use for years but for some reason this year the screen is blocking up and filling the chamber. Never had this before...5 replies | 68 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:23 AMAlburglar replied to a thread Is it really worth switching between saki hiakri products? in Koi Carp Food and Feeding SystemsGot to be worth the £115 for 5kg!18 replies | 789 view(s)
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Yesterday, 06:37 AMWhen I started the hobby I read this - https://www.koiforum.uk/koi-carp-chat/21644-frequency-water-changes.html24 replies | 674 view(s)
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12-09-2024, 08:18 PMImpossible, no breeders test or treat water nor do they own microscopes!23 replies | 932 view(s)
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12-09-2024, 07:51 PMOn related note, Taro Kodama san, is a Japanese koi breeder who is now President of the Kodama Koi Farm he set up in Hawaii. He enrolled himself and...23 replies | 932 view(s)
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12-09-2024, 07:41 PMGot the new drum motor today £250 :eek: managed to fit it without removing the drum and chute, basically reverse of the way i got it out. fiddly...7 replies | 127 view(s)
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12-09-2024, 07:31 PMI can't help thinking, Do you have a Koi pond? Why do you think that Japanese people don't test their water? The sensible ones will do. The...23 replies | 932 view(s)
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12-09-2024, 07:20 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Cetus seive modification in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationHopefully. Try it. But like I said. Ideally 4" gravity from the skimmer into sieve until the pump side 2".8 replies | 1491 view(s)
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12-09-2024, 07:18 PMThank you for the reply. I checked the kids' paddling pools again and couldn't find anything humble but over 30cm deep. There was one 40 cm for under...2 replies | 113 view(s)
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12-09-2024, 01:51 PMWhat a pain Dave, I think most of us can sympathise, as well as dread the moment it happens to the rest of us! The Draco Motors are basically car...7 replies | 127 view(s)
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12-09-2024, 10:55 AMsamp09 replied to a thread Unusual Skin Condition / Lesions - Doitsu Ochiba in Koi Health, Disease and Medication ForumAny update Steve?40 replies | 2251 view(s)
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12-09-2024, 10:03 AMThanks Ken, very helpful :)3 replies | 84 view(s)
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12-09-2024, 09:48 AMHad the same with my Filtreau Drum. It lasted until about a week after the warranty expired. They wouldn't supply a replacement under warranty, even...7 replies | 127 view(s)
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12-09-2024, 09:39 AMkenalexander@blueyonder.c replied to a thread Pond Returns How to finish in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesHi Mike I would advise fibreglass return plates or plastic return flange theses need to be sanded to allow fibreglass to adder to it don't...3 replies | 84 view(s)
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12-09-2024, 09:08 AMBit of a disaster Dave hope it works out for you ok. I would expect a drive motor to last a bit more than 3 yrs though.7 replies | 127 view(s)
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i know lots knock multi season... but as a maintenance diet it's got a lot going for it. good...