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Today, 01:09 PMhippo replied to a thread Bio Chamber v Bakki Shower ? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationCould be interested , Mark . Ive PMd you :)5 replies | 163 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:26 AMhippo replied to a thread Bio Chamber v Bakki Shower ? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThanks for the input , folks . Ive been running with my current set up for about a week now . I forgot to mention that Ive swapped the K1 in the...5 replies | 163 view(s)
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23-09-2020, 11:01 AMhippo started a thread Bio Chamber v Bakki Shower ? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationHi folks I`m currently planning to upgrade my filtration , mainly to cut down on maintainance , and also to have everything situated indoors...5 replies | 163 view(s)
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22-09-2020, 09:31 PMHi, has the bend only just appeared? could be an injury, deformity or result of an electric current. unfortunately depending upon extent of...1 replies | 97 view(s)
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22-09-2020, 09:25 PMYou’re welcome pal9 replies | 207 view(s)
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22-09-2020, 07:58 PMAquasource drum cleaner is good and can be used with the screen in situ. Harmless to fish too. plenty in stock if you would like to purchase...9 replies | 207 view(s)
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22-09-2020, 07:56 PMHi mate, Its not easy to see on the pic. is the spot singular? on the fin? Fluffy? look like a waxy lump? like a grain of salt?3 replies | 110 view(s)
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18-09-2020, 08:30 AMAnother thing you might consider , is adding a 2nd inlet . May help your circulation . If you use a length of flexible hose with a valve attached...65 replies | 1065 view(s)
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17-09-2020, 05:39 PMMyself , I just increase the air for 20 minutes or so as and when I notice any build up . My fish poo is mainly white , so I can literally watch it...65 replies | 1065 view(s)
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16-09-2020, 08:56 PMI would recommend Aquasource sinking wheatgerm- this is what I use (and supply) when using sinking wheatgerm Cheers Gaz2 replies | 181 view(s)
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16-09-2020, 08:54 PMHi I’m planning to fit a Filtreau HF30/35 after my skimmer in place of my sieve. My BD and Tomy drain currently feed my Oase drum. The skimmer...26 replies | 437 view(s)
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16-09-2020, 01:28 PMhippo replied to a thread Full garden remodel with pond in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationJust out of interest - did you use the sealant , or mortar to attach the slate cladding to your filter house . I`m going to be retro-fitting some...127 replies | 2277 view(s)
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16-09-2020, 11:30 AMDo you have a link to your filters , Mark . Maybe something I`d be interested in , in the future26 replies | 437 view(s)
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16-09-2020, 11:10 AM50LPH doesn't sound excessive , but it`d be worth reducing your flow by venting some off , to see if you can get a flow that works . Its also...65 replies | 1065 view(s)
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16-09-2020, 10:02 AMIs your bottom drain aerated ? I have an L shaped pond and dirt can accumulate in certain areas . However , as soon as I put the BD air on , the...65 replies | 1065 view(s)
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13-09-2020, 09:30 AMSpongebob on here has a large female yammie for sale I believe Cheers Gaz2 replies | 115 view(s)
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13-09-2020, 09:26 AMI have 4 smaller Yammies coming Wednesday if you wanted some to grow on... Cheers Gaz2 replies | 115 view(s)
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13-09-2020, 09:25 AMGazkoi replied to a thread New Build (Advice Greatly Appreciated!) in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI have some HQ fish still for sale which you won’t believe are end of season stock :D Cheers Gaz80 replies | 2170 view(s)
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09-09-2020, 07:32 PMNot a great hobby for impatience ;) I use and recommend Breeders Secret clay which also endorsed by Gary Gatwick - my Koi understudy ;). Big USP...14 replies | 319 view(s)
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09-09-2020, 07:28 PMHi mate, Apologies for the delay in responding. I have used FMG at above bottle advices in the past when the pond had .5% salt and the fish...5 replies | 286 view(s)
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08-09-2020, 09:45 PMHi mate, There is a FG expert on here I believe (Ken Alexander i think???) who may be able to advise. Cheers Gaz13 replies | 346 view(s)
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08-09-2020, 09:41 PMHi Dean, Given the thread title do you have Formalin in the water? If so, when was this added and was it added with MG or in isolation? What...5 replies | 286 view(s)
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08-09-2020, 09:22 PMHi mate, Sorry not sure whether I had seen the post. I don’t expect a clash of products. Cheers Gaz14 replies | 319 view(s)
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08-09-2020, 09:20 PMThanks Arny - nice to meet you and take the opportunity to see your set up. Great also to see the heat pump in action as Rapleyr is installing one...3 replies | 119 view(s)
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08-09-2020, 07:08 PMI tend to favour rubber connectors onto equipment for the reason you identify - ease of change when / if needed cheers Gaz4 replies | 106 view(s)
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07-09-2020, 08:14 PMhippo replied to a thread Quality Koi for sale due to pond closure in Koi and Pond Equipment for SaleLovely collection of fish . Sorry to hear your closing down . I wish I`d spotted that shiro earlier - a real stunning fish !20 replies | 1259 view(s)
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07-09-2020, 08:12 PMI just used a regular decking oil by Liberon around my pond . Never had a problem with it . Are there treatments that can be dangerous - even when...17 replies | 295 view(s)
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07-09-2020, 08:02 PMI had a leaking liner when I constructed my previous pond . Someone suggested turning the air off and adding small amounts of milk in the corners...3 replies | 151 view(s)
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07-09-2020, 06:54 AMThat’s an interesting point, however one of the advertised uses for the product is mucus scrapes. I have sedated and found parasites which were...6 replies | 274 view(s)
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06-09-2020, 06:44 PMThey absolutely do knock the filters Cheers Gaz143 replies | 2302 view(s)
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- 06:09 PM - hippo clicked Thanks for this post: Added a couple of little ones today. by algarthHi all I have added a...
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