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05-06-2023, 06:36 AMjohn1 replied to a thread Does skimmer need separate pump/filter in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesGot to be done Frim if you want it to work ok. I use two old 4ins slide valves which I was given and they work fine.4 replies | 144 view(s)
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04-06-2023, 09:56 PMjohn1 replied to a thread Does skimmer need separate pump/filter in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesHi Clive,yes it would work but you would need ideally a valve on the bottom drain and on the skimmer to balance the flow to suit.4 replies | 144 view(s)
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29-05-2023, 11:59 AMHi Anita, could try some extra air in there have you any way of extra airstones or a big splash return.4 replies | 110 view(s)
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28-05-2023, 06:46 AMVery very nice mate.2 replies | 129 view(s)
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18-05-2023, 06:39 PMjohn1 replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesOne thing I have noticed James,are you not a bit close to the hedge I think leylandii as they will need clipping at some stage and could be very...82 replies | 1375 view(s)
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18-05-2023, 11:45 AMHad it a long time mate,moved it quite a few times which didnt seem to bother it.15 replies | 243 view(s)
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18-05-2023, 09:58 AMAnd here is the mother.15 replies | 243 view(s)
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18-05-2023, 08:20 AMjohn1 replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesDont cry Frim,give the Mrs a spade. How you doing mate,still digging?82 replies | 1375 view(s)
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18-05-2023, 07:58 AMjohn1 replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesHi there James, looks like a lovely build there and I also love the natural pond in ground. Unfortunately with g/kids I had to do a raised one and...82 replies | 1375 view(s)
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18-05-2023, 07:49 AMWow,looks spot on Dave and that is a long run of pipework,would you have to insulate it outside? Lovely neat and tidy job mate,well done. I am...36 replies | 867 view(s)
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17-05-2023, 09:43 PMThanks big h,bit fed up with these and dont want to mess about so no treatment till after hols on 27th May.30 replies | 1067 view(s)
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17-05-2023, 02:37 PMDeleted messages try it now Namo.30 replies | 1067 view(s)
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17-05-2023, 08:12 AMNot cheap at £70 odd pounds for 1ltr. So dose 1ml per 100 gals, 10ml per 1000 gals, my pond 3000 gals so I need 30ml. A ltr is 1000ml !!!!!...30 replies | 1067 view(s)
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17-05-2023, 07:10 AMThanks for reply Namo, havnt really the time for doing all that before going away. So may do the virkon. Where do you get the SV as I am fed up with...30 replies | 1067 view(s)
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16-05-2023, 07:08 PMjohn1 replied to a thread Is it possible to bend pressure pipe? in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesHey Frim, I believe you can fill the pipe with sand and heat then bend. Best to Google it.14 replies | 214 view(s)
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16-05-2023, 07:04 PMYou did well Dom and as you did you have to remove the dead scales. If you have an open small wound then you can use some hydrogen peroxide to...9 replies | 646 view(s)
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16-05-2023, 04:06 PMRescraped today and lots of what I think body flukes. Am away for 1 week on Saturday should I do something. I have pp and ct here had thought of...30 replies | 1067 view(s)
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16-05-2023, 09:17 AMThe fungus will clean up Dom with anti bac or pp. Keep us in touch,not hard to do but have everything to hand before you sedate.9 replies | 646 view(s)
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16-05-2023, 08:32 AMProbably balance out a bit mate as you used electric heater which gobbles the juice. Be interesting to see your running costs when it's up and...36 replies | 867 view(s)
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16-05-2023, 08:17 AMWouldn't use ha6 as it's more to be used as a gasket like tank connecters drains etc,that's what I find. Pu18 is great stuff and i use it a...4 replies | 237 view(s)
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16-05-2023, 07:53 AMLooking good there Dave and plenty of room in front. Believe they done need much of a flow through them,not sure :rolleyes:36 replies | 867 view(s)
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16-05-2023, 07:49 AMHi Dom, Not an expert but yes I would be useing the Virkon weekly to keep bacteria down. Treat the wound by sedating see if there are any dead...9 replies | 646 view(s)
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14-05-2023, 07:23 PMThanks Dave,I enjoy doing cuttings and seeds from the garden and I seem to be doing ok with others,Geraniums etc. Think I got it from my Mum and...15 replies | 243 view(s)
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14-05-2023, 02:43 PMJust had a poke around in the soil and there are some more sprouting !!!15 replies | 243 view(s)
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14-05-2023, 08:45 AMjohn1 replied to a thread First issue of the year seem to be here. in Koi Health, Disease and Medication ForumNot an expert but the last looks like air. First one tric then fluke.1 replies | 147 view(s)
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14-05-2023, 08:41 AMThis is going to be a fantastic build Laura a lot of work going in there,keep hubby and dad busy :D58 replies | 1570 view(s)
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13-05-2023, 07:56 PMGreat news that Dave think of all the jobs she will find you to do,that's what happened to me. Anyway,think you need a lower wardrobe to jump off...36 replies | 867 view(s)
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13-05-2023, 07:51 PMDid a body scrape today 2 days later and found one fluke half dead and one tric,so,in went the rest of the lernex pro which was 1/3 of a dose. Koi...30 replies | 1067 view(s)
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12-05-2023, 02:38 PMOh dear,take it easy mate.36 replies | 867 view(s)
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12-05-2023, 02:37 PMThanks lads,really excited now become a dad again :D Should I pot it on and what is the best soil,aricatious ? ( if that's how you spell it )15 replies | 243 view(s)
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I'll have a look into it thank you