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Today, 12:13 PM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Pipe work Qs in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Could 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...

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Today, 12:02 PM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Looks like I chose the wrong afternoon to start moving koi !!! in General Koi Carp Chat

Just 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...

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Today, 11:38 AM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Algae, Algae and Algae in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

I 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...

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29-06-2022, 12:31 PM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Does ST remove Chloramines and metals or just Chlorine? in General Koi Carp Chat

Thanks for the confirmation :) Sorry to hear about your hip, sounds nasty!!! Hope you recovery ASAP but at least you have still got your sense...

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27-06-2022, 07:38 PM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread retrofit bottom drain in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

Not sure if these are what you are after or even if the photos will show up!!!!

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27-06-2022, 02:55 PM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread retrofit bottom drain in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

Not sure but will have a look later

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27-06-2022, 08:34 AM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Trees and Koi Ponds in Koi Health, Disease and Medication Forum

Nice one Dave :)

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27-06-2022, 08:33 AM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Trees and Koi Ponds in Koi Health, Disease and Medication Forum

Just found this which has a list of plants and there is also a link to search for something specific too Colin ...

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27-06-2022, 08:21 AM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Trees and Koi Ponds in Koi Health, Disease and Medication Forum

Not the list I was looking for Colin but it does mention oak as a poisonous tree. Take a look at this site ...

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27-06-2022, 08:15 AM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Trees and Koi Ponds in Koi Health, Disease and Medication Forum

Hopefully this isn't a stupid question Dave! How long do you leave it there? It doesn't dissolve into the water surely?

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26-06-2022, 11:05 PM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Trees and Koi Ponds in Koi Health, Disease and Medication Forum

Not 100% sure but I seem to remember reading recently that acorns are harmful to some animals? I did find a list of potentially harmful plants...

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25-06-2022, 08:25 PM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Looks like I chose the wrong afternoon to start moving koi !!! in General Koi Carp Chat

Just fed them and eventually the Goshiki took some pellets from the surface. Very cautious it was for a few minutes and like the other 2 it cane up...

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25-06-2022, 07:08 PM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread retrofit bottom drain in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

Only just seen this thread. I fitted a retro BD on mine last year or could have been the year before? I used pressure pipe from the retro BD...

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25-06-2022, 03:56 PM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Looks like I chose the wrong afternoon to start moving koi !!! in General Koi Carp Chat

OK so trying to measure them in the pond was very hit and miss but I did get 2 markers in the pond where I feed them that does help estimate the...

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23-06-2022, 01:11 PM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Can anyone identify these being picked up on scrapes? in Koi Health, Disease and Medication Forum

Sounds like you are definitely getting some where now. Good update too :)

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20-06-2022, 10:32 PM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Arum lillies in Aquatic Plants

More and more are saying they are OK so will stick them in the new pond :)

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19-06-2022, 01:38 PM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Extra air! in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

To offer shade ?

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18-06-2022, 10:30 PM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Product Comparisons - Water Test Kits in Product Reviews

Sounds familiar lol Nice to see you've got your priorities right ;)

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18-06-2022, 10:27 PM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Extra air! in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

Sounds like something I might have to do in the morning if this temperature drops much more :eek:

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18-06-2022, 07:40 PM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Extra air! in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

Something like this Dave? https://tenor.com/view/something-smells-fishy-fishy-smell-gif-22932931

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18-06-2022, 06:47 PM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Extra air! in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

Haha Brill Nice one Dave :D

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18-06-2022, 04:01 PM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Looks like I chose the wrong afternoon to start moving koi !!! in General Koi Carp Chat

What I might try doing is lay a tape measure along the side of the pond and see if I can get a bit of a better size estimate in a couple of days time...

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18-06-2022, 03:57 PM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Looks like I chose the wrong afternoon to start moving koi !!! in General Koi Carp Chat

Thanks for the confirmation :) The Showa was 49cm when it went into the QT system a year ago but not sure if it's grown much as I didn't want to...

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18-06-2022, 03:52 PM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Looks like I chose the wrong afternoon to start moving koi !!! in General Koi Carp Chat

The photo has been flipped onto it's side as it should be viewed portrait not landscape orientation :)

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18-06-2022, 03:49 PM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Looks like I chose the wrong afternoon to start moving koi !!! in General Koi Carp Chat

Hopefully this shows a photo? Not the best quality I know. The Showa is bottom right and the Sanke is top left assuming the photo uploads onto...

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18-06-2022, 03:44 PM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Extra air! in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

That's what I sedated mine for as I kept getting soaked attempting to scrape them in the net while still just in the water. It was a bit of a...

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18-06-2022, 03:37 PM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Looks like I chose the wrong afternoon to start moving koi !!! in General Koi Carp Chat

Bit of a better result on the first feed this afternoon. The Sanke kept coming up to the pellets and was just mouthing at them but not eating them...

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18-06-2022, 12:34 PM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Looks like I chose the wrong afternoon to start moving koi !!! in General Koi Carp Chat

The Showa the other night reminded me of this lol https://images.app.goo.gl/RUUnyXK8fvEuRbf17

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18-06-2022, 11:32 AM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Looks like I chose the wrong afternoon to start moving koi !!! in General Koi Carp Chat

Had a bit of a filter clean SNAFU so had to move the Sanke earlier in the day than originally planned. Cleaned the Eazy Pod and while refilling...

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17-06-2022, 11:02 PM

Frimley Koi keeper replied to a thread Extra air! in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

I used Kusuri Sedate I think it's also called something else. The size of the fish might have an effect on how they react to being sedated?

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