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Today, 03:09 PMYes - only a couple of miles down the road from me - see my previous reply - number 58 - :D:D Went there last week . Didnt buy any fish , but got...62 replies | 1297 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:40 PMWe`re quite lucky , here in the North West to have some really good dealers . Love aquatics , based near Blackpool has already been mentioned a...62 replies | 1297 view(s)
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Yesterday, 03:31 PMNice choice Cheers Gaz3 replies | 151 view(s)
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17-04-2021, 12:54 PMHi all, I have only just seen this thread and am humbled by some of the comments I have read. Aurora Koi is my business and whilst certainly...62 replies | 1297 view(s)
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17-04-2021, 12:43 PMThanks and lol Colin See you again soon. Cheers Gaz62 replies | 1297 view(s)
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17-04-2021, 12:41 PMMany thanks Spongebob Much appreciated. Cheers Gaz62 replies | 1297 view(s)
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17-04-2021, 12:40 PMCheers pal. Gaz62 replies | 1297 view(s)
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17-04-2021, 12:37 PMCheers Frim - appreciated as always. Cheers Gaz62 replies | 1297 view(s)
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17-04-2021, 12:36 PMThanks Gmac Cheers Gaz62 replies | 1297 view(s)
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17-04-2021, 12:35 PMThanks mate - I really appreciate that. Cheers Gaz62 replies | 1297 view(s)
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17-04-2021, 12:34 PMHi mate, I have some competitively priced Colombo test lab kits in stock if you are still looking Cheers Gaz11 replies | 261 view(s)
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17-04-2021, 12:31 PMCheers Steve - always happy to assist however I can. Cheers Gaz12 replies | 322 view(s)
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14-04-2021, 08:18 AMGazkoi replied to a thread Worrying Viewing window bowing - construction problem in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThats some one good news at least. Maybe Contact the local Koi Association- they may have some pond builder connections. Or maybe Ken A on here...30 replies | 843 view(s)
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13-04-2021, 09:00 PMYes , I should have got that one , John . Think my brain`s suffering from Acronym Overload , from watching Line of Duty :confused:12 replies | 181 view(s)
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13-04-2021, 04:46 PMReplaced the carbon , yesterday and put the filter back . Seems to be working ok - passed the "tea cup test" , anyway . The one on the right is the...12 replies | 181 view(s)
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12-04-2021, 09:05 PMI must admit I was shocked when I found out how much some koi keepers spend on water bills . Can be as much as running a heated pond - especially...15 replies | 393 view(s)
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12-04-2021, 08:34 PMhippo replied to a thread First Ever Pond Build - Would this work? in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI think a decent upgrade for you would be a 2nd hand Easypod . They can usually be picked up for around £250 , and because there is very little to...18 replies | 412 view(s)
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12-04-2021, 06:38 AMhippo replied to a thread First Ever Pond Build - Would this work? in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesHi Keith , and welcome to the forum . I think most people keep their bottom drain and skimmer lines seperate from each other . Teeing off your...18 replies | 412 view(s)
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11-04-2021, 11:03 PMHappy birthday cheers Gaz5 replies | 102 view(s)
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11-04-2021, 11:01 PMGazkoi replied to a thread Worrying Viewing window bowing - construction problem in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesWhat a nightmare! As said above, the glass does need to be thicker and replace before it fails. If the company are no longer responding,...30 replies | 843 view(s)
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11-04-2021, 10:55 PMWelcome mate. Great forum this is... plenty of good, helpful and experienced keepers. Happy to play my part too. Cheers Gaz3 replies | 82 view(s)
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11-04-2021, 08:28 AMGazkoi replied to a thread Treating pond safely with Diamondback Sturgeon in Sturgeon Talk - For all things SturgeonHi Mags, Thank you for supporting me and my small business. Ordered packaged and ready for dispatch. Cheers Gaz6 replies | 183 view(s)
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11-04-2021, 07:09 AMHi mate, That’s a very good point... And is similar with windows and knowledge too. The more we can see and understand the more tempted we are to...227 replies | 6859 view(s)
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10-04-2021, 10:07 PMDont complain nothing can be found - providing the scrapes are done correctly of course :cool: Always a double edged sword... we usually scrape...227 replies | 6859 view(s)
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10-04-2021, 10:03 PMAre the air stones causing vibrations? That can upset them to. You are right though - they are all pri-Madonna’s Cheers Gaz12 replies | 314 view(s)
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10-04-2021, 05:23 PMI saw the thread - very funny �� but I don't like seeing the water board in the area - in case they've come to fit meters ��12 replies | 181 view(s)
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10-04-2021, 10:01 AMhippo replied to a thread Drum filter (not combi) in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationIve been running a Draco solum 16 and seperate bio unit for about 6 months on a 12000L pond , gravity fed . Seems fine running at around 16000 LPH...16 replies | 319 view(s)
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10-04-2021, 09:52 AMWill do , John . I think the tricky bit will be refilling and getting the 2 halves back together - but Ive had a practice with the old carbon , and...12 replies | 181 view(s)
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10-04-2021, 09:49 AMThanks Lara . Yes , they do seem way overpriced for what they are (a bit of a theme with EA) , but the recommended flow rate of 4 LPM , would turn my...12 replies | 181 view(s)
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09-04-2021, 08:00 PMYou’re welcome Louise - pleased to assist. Cheers Gaz113 replies | 8469 view(s)
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