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13-05-2025, 08:32 AMjohn1 replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesLooking good Al,nice to see a lily in the pond. Did you pp it first?879 replies | 106156 view(s)
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11-05-2025, 08:32 AMHi Colin, not an expert but it does look severe and as you say doesnt look like dropsy. Could be eggs or more likely internal problems which I am...5 replies | 11360 view(s)
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10-05-2025, 08:19 AMHandy to have a spare Colin. :)7 replies | 7854 view(s)
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10-05-2025, 08:15 AMjohn1 replied to a thread Airlifts - pumping water around a gravity system using only air in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesIn option C would it not be better to have the air coming in where you have the water, and the water rising where you have the air. Easy enough to...162 replies | 36711 view(s)
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07-05-2025, 07:18 PMI just wired it in the same as the old one to the junction box. The cable is too short,so I soldered it to a longer piece of cable and taped it...7 replies | 7854 view(s)
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07-05-2025, 08:13 AMhttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176330481247?_skw=float+switch+12v&itmmeta=01JTMS2D6A31TTT9EV9RR9SH37&hash=item290e1d9e5f:g:a4oAAOSwdWFmGPSK&itmprp=enc%3AA...7 replies | 7854 view(s)
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04-05-2025, 07:53 AMjohn1 replied to a thread Airlifts - pumping water around a gravity system using only air in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesHi Dave,I went for the " U " bend one far easier to do. I did make a chamber for the air on the up flow pipe but as you say an air stone is good. I...162 replies | 36711 view(s)
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30-04-2025, 07:44 AMjohn1 replied to a thread Airlifts - pumping water around a gravity system using only air in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesWould definitely recommend the airlift and I am surprised not more on here dont go for it,the hardest part is digging the deep hole. I went for the...162 replies | 36711 view(s)
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26-04-2025, 08:41 PMThanks Martin,allready in there and settled in well. Have kept too many which is my soft spot but love to see them develope.69 replies | 7394 view(s)
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26-04-2025, 08:10 AMThanks Johnathan,some lovely Matsubas in there but faaaaar tooo many for the ibc. Was getting water probs etc. The Aka are coming out but very slow...69 replies | 7394 view(s)
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26-04-2025, 08:06 AMWouldnt mind a cutting from it !!!!6 replies | 2531 view(s)
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26-04-2025, 08:02 AMThought I would keep this thread going hope you dont mind me hacking your thread Martin.:) In the and I grew on 31 fry and some are over 30cm now...69 replies | 7394 view(s)
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25-04-2025, 07:16 AMIt seems to be quite popular but to me it is still not cheap,£120 for 15kg. Have to see how it fairs out.28 replies | 34067 view(s)
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25-04-2025, 07:14 AMHey Gary I had a look at that let me know what it's like,great price.28 replies | 34067 view(s)
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23-04-2025, 08:00 AMSorry to hear that Paddy,hope it wasnt your best one.5 replies | 10024 view(s)
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23-04-2025, 07:57 AMI got a bag of the Prima float plus to try out. Seems ok to me, a little oily on my hands but none floats on the water and the koi seem to enjoy it....28 replies | 34067 view(s)
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22-04-2025, 07:38 AMVery valuable book,got mine when on offer cant remember how much but well worth £50 when you think how much treatments are and if you use the correct...3 replies | 7833 view(s)
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21-04-2025, 07:43 AMhttps://www.koiforum.uk/pond-diy-tips-tricks-diy-projects/31141-diy-air-lift-2.html?highlight=Air+lift Have a read of this when I did mine,T...10 replies | 2799 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 06:45 PMGood luck James hope it works ok.18 replies | 2297 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 08:50 AMHa ha, in disguise then.18 replies | 2297 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 08:36 AMHey Johnathan, are you in disguise!!!! When your on here your name doesnt show on " members on line "18 replies | 2297 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 08:32 AMDave, I would go for a larger drum than you need and dont go by manufacturers specs. I got the Draco 25,was going for the smaller one but got this...24 replies | 4447 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 08:26 AMForgot to say Happy Easter to all, have a great day.18 replies | 2297 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 08:26 AMGreat update Johnathan,its the koi bible. Well worth a buy James good to refare back to. Paddy on here uses Duncans ICC but I havnt as yet. Used...18 replies | 2297 view(s)
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19-04-2025, 08:16 AMGood luck with it James. Had Costia a few yrs back brought in from a purchase and fmg worked for me,but I mixed my own if that makes a difference.18 replies | 2297 view(s)
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17-04-2025, 08:39 AMRs, get in there, :)12 replies | 6924 view(s)
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17-04-2025, 08:37 AMjohn1 replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesWow, love that looks nice and natural especially with the bridge.250 replies | 16392 view(s)
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