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Yesterday, 10:44 PMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread New house, new pond. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThe lower back's not to bad at the moment but have been feeling a bit dizzy all evening, which I hope is just heat or sun related! I'm trying to...189 replies | 3593 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:33 PMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesMaking good progress there.54 replies | 976 view(s)
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Yesterday, 04:17 PMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread New house, new pond. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesForgot to say the pond measured 250cm (8ft 4") across the bottom, I think?189 replies | 3593 view(s)
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Yesterday, 04:13 PMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread New house, new pond. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThat's another bulk bag full dug out today. 32 - 34 inches deep nearly half way across now. No bulk bags left so will have to get a skip next...189 replies | 3593 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:18 AMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Type of skimmer in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThe floating one I had was just an all in one skimmer and filter which I had weighted to the bottom of the pond by a planter with stones in and the...3 replies | 100 view(s)
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01-06-2023, 09:33 PMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesGood luck. It only rains when you don't want it to :eek:609 replies | 29573 view(s)
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01-06-2023, 08:46 PMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread New house, new pond. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesStill digging. Down to 32 to 34 inches in places now. So much for the soft clay! Spent most of today digging through stones and sand :mad:189 replies | 3593 view(s)
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01-06-2023, 08:18 PMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Type of skimmer in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI tried one of those floating type skimmers but had nothing but issues with it blocking the foams then running dry so ditched it. I fitted a wall...3 replies | 100 view(s)
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30-05-2023, 10:05 AMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Pond Return locations in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI had skimmer to a pump to a Tempest to a Tornado 2 protein skimmer then back to the pond. I had a Y with valves between the Tempest and the protein...7 replies | 151 view(s)
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29-05-2023, 07:58 PMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Pond Return locations in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThat's better than what you had before :)7 replies | 151 view(s)
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29-05-2023, 05:54 PMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Pond Return locations in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesLooking at both of those drawings I think either the skimmer or the return for the skimmer are in the wrong place. Surely you want the skimmer return...7 replies | 151 view(s)
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29-05-2023, 04:00 PMJust finding the clay is sticking to the spike of the pick axe and the shovel sometimes :mad:54 replies | 1400 view(s)
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29-05-2023, 03:58 PMSo belt and braces then :) The yellow clay is fairly soft still but once dug out what's in the bulk bags and the loose bits in the bottom of the...54 replies | 1400 view(s)
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29-05-2023, 03:01 PMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread New house, new pond. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesHad a couple of hours digging earlier. Now down to 30 to 32 inches deep in a small area. There's still a lot of rubbish in there but there's also a...189 replies | 3593 view(s)
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29-05-2023, 01:35 PMThe guy I got the last lot of bulk bags from was a builder and he said to use a Mattock also known as a Router. The pick axe and digging shovel is...54 replies | 1400 view(s)
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27-05-2023, 09:37 PMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread New house, new pond. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesLooks like we both need to have a good sort out on filter setup.189 replies | 3593 view(s)
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27-05-2023, 09:30 PMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesCan't beat a good Chag :)54 replies | 976 view(s)
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27-05-2023, 07:16 PMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread New house, new pond. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThe Tempest made a good prefilter for the Tornado 2 but unfortunately the Tempest is currently connected to my QT system so that's going to be...189 replies | 3593 view(s)
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27-05-2023, 06:52 PMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread New house, new pond. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI had a Tempest and Tornado 2 protein skimmer on my previous skimmer line but neither had a very high flow rate. The Tempest was best at 5000 lph I...189 replies | 3593 view(s)
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27-05-2023, 06:37 PMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesLooks like you're making good progress there. At least you have a couple of helpers there :)54 replies | 976 view(s)
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26-05-2023, 11:04 PMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread New house, new pond. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesNothing done today, too busy, too hot and too tired! Just seen a for sale thread and it gave me an idea for my skimmer line :) I'm now thinking,...189 replies | 3593 view(s)
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25-05-2023, 06:44 PMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread i asked chat GPT some common koi keeping questions in General Koi Carp ChatI'll ask one of the mods to change your username to MRS2000 :p13 replies | 439 view(s)
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25-05-2023, 05:15 PMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread i asked chat GPT some common koi keeping questions in General Koi Carp ChatIf you were my wife :eek: I don't know where to start with correcting that one !!!13 replies | 439 view(s)
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25-05-2023, 03:38 PMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread i asked chat GPT some common koi keeping questions in General Koi Carp ChatSee You Next Tuesday Suckers. It never mentioned my x rated posting habits did it :p13 replies | 439 view(s)
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25-05-2023, 03:11 PMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread New house, new pond. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesAbout the only sorts I haven't found yet are liquorice all sorts but I haven't finished digging yet :)189 replies | 3593 view(s)
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24-05-2023, 09:01 PMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThe deeper the better if you can but maybe worth having about 1ft to 18" above the ground level to stop everything blowing into the pond? As for...54 replies | 976 view(s)
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24-05-2023, 08:43 PMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread New house, new pond. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI think my 2ft was just wishful thinking lol Will have a measure up once I've got right across at the current depth as 20" might be enough for a...189 replies | 3593 view(s)
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24-05-2023, 07:25 PMFrimley Koi keeper replied to a thread New house, new pond. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesStill digging! Only shifted 4 barrow loads and now there's what appears to be concrete block in the bottom of the hole! It was too warm for me to...189 replies | 3593 view(s)
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24-05-2023, 04:35 PMIs it normal to go that thick or have you got very soft soil up there? I know your pond is quite big and you've got the BD and pipework to hold in...54 replies | 1400 view(s)
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24-05-2023, 03:39 PMHow many inches or mm thick are you pouring the base?54 replies | 1400 view(s)
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All we ever wanted was everything,
All we ever got was cold,
Get up, eat jelly, sandwich bars and barbed wire,
Squash every week into a day.
All we ever wanted was everything,
All we ever got was cold,
Get up, eat jelly, sandwich bars and barbed wire,
Squash every week into a day.
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03-06-2023
- 08:00 AM - james9489 clicked Thanks for this post: New Natural look koi pond build by Frimley Koi keeperMaking good progress...
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- 10:32 PM - Frimley Koi keeper clicked Thanks for this post: New Natural look koi pond build by james9489Bit of progress, started...
- 09:45 AM - Alburglar clicked Thanks for this post: Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. by Frimley Koi keeperGood luck. It only rains...
- 08:32 AM - funkrat clicked Thanks for this post: Type of skimmer by Frimley Koi keeperI tried one of those...
01-06-2023
- 12:58 PM - A.B Koi clicked Thanks for this post: New house, new pond. by Frimley Koi keeperI don' envy you at the...
31-05-2023
- 10:41 AM - RS2OOO clicked Thanks for this post: i asked chat GPT some common koi keeping questions by Frimley Koi keeperNo, it didn't. But I...
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- 07:58 PM - Frimley Koi keeper clicked Thanks for this post: Pond Return locations by hazardproYep thats a good point -...
- 03:53 PM - Frimley Koi keeper clicked Thanks for this post: Final pond build! by voodoo_15_ukIs it normal to go that...
- 03:43 PM - voodoo_15_uk clicked Thanks for this post: Final pond build! by Frimley Koi keeperFrim, I read you were...
- 03:04 PM - Frimley Koi keeper clicked Thanks for this post: Final pond build! by voodoo_15_ukHow many inches or mm...
- 01:24 PM - Frimley Koi keeper clicked Thanks for this post: Final pond build! by NamoAmituofoFrim, I read you were...
28-05-2023
- 02:48 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: New Pond, Same Old Questions - Bottom Drain + ??Filter?? by Frimley Koi keeperLooks like a good sized...
27-05-2023
- 09:32 PM - Frimley Koi keeper clicked Thanks for this post: New house, new pond. by james9489I didn’t realise protein...
- 09:31 PM - Frimley Koi keeper clicked Thanks for this post: New house, new pond. by james9489The Tempest made a good...
- 09:26 PM - Frimley Koi keeper clicked Thanks for this post: New Natural look koi pond build by james9489Looks like you're making...
- 07:39 PM - james9489 clicked Thanks for this post: New Natural look koi pond build by Frimley Koi keeperLooks like you're making...
- 07:07 PM - Frimley Koi keeper clicked Thanks for this post: New house, new pond. by james9489I had a Tempest and...
- 06:25 PM - Frimley Koi keeper clicked Thanks for this post: New house, new pond. by james9489Nothing done today, too...
- 06:24 PM - Frimley Koi keeper clicked Thanks for this post: New Natural look koi pond build by james9489Depth of 2.5 perimeter...
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