" koiforum.uk - The home of Extreme Koi "
bigcarpchaser
Extreme Koi Member
Home Page
Find latest posts
View Articles
View Blog EntriesMini Statistics
- Join Date
- 11-04-2014
- Last Activity
- Today 08:35 PM
- Blog Entries
- 0
- Avatar
- Tab Content
- bigcarpchaser's Activity
- About Me
- Friends
- Post Thanks / Like
- Tab Content
-
Older Activity
-
Today, 08:35 PMbigcarpchaser replied to a thread Smell from drum filter in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationHave you got right up the far end of the waste chute? All sorts of junk gets trapped in there, I have a brush with a long flexible handle I shove up...6 replies | 99 view(s) -
Today, 08:31 PMI’ll have a play with mine tomorrow and see what I can blast through it one supply at a time Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk48 replies | 450 view(s)
-
Today, 08:29 PMbigcarpchaser replied to a thread hole diameter and amounts in Pond DIY Tips and Tricks - DIY ProjectsI’m going to talk you into getting a drum tomorrow Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk90 replies | 682 view(s)
-
Today, 08:14 PMI can tel you what the next 5 posts will be lol Don’t do it. Too many nooks and crannies which will result in nasty bacteria lurking. Same as...3 replies | 32 view(s)
-
Today, 07:38 PMI expect that’s achievable, 3500 gallons ish. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk48 replies | 450 view(s)
-
Today, 07:35 PMI’d have thought it depends on how far away it is from the drum/filter, how deep the bottom drain is, there’s probably a lot of variables, bends etc....48 replies | 450 view(s)
-
Today, 06:47 PMIt’s not restricted by the screen, it’s restricted by only having 2 inlets, well, mine is. Guessing the combi only has 2 as well? Drums run at peak...48 replies | 450 view(s)
-
Today, 06:17 PMHi all, If this proceeds, I would be delighted to supply the koi and work with IMC28 in leading the organising. My Wholesalers next QT release is...19 replies | 233 view(s)
-
Today, 06:06 PMGazkoi replied to a thread Ghost Koi spots? can anyone tell me whats wrong? in Koi Health, Disease and Medication ForumHi mate, i cant see on here, however if you whatsapp me the pics I may be able to see better. Cheers Gaz 075983270493 replies | 598 view(s)
-
Today, 06:02 PMDifficult really, I’d be tempted by something with a bit of backbone rather than a cheapy Chinese one. I can recommend Auga as I have 2 and they’re...5 replies | 56 view(s)
-
Today, 05:58 PMHi, Please check the plastic used is safe for fish. Some leach styrenes which will lead to major problems. Cheers Gaz38 replies | 630 view(s)
-
Today, 05:56 PMGazkoi replied to a thread Copper water fountain tree in The Koi Garden - Landscaping, Pergolas and OrnamentsHi mate, Too much copper exposure will poison the fish. One of my customers home made a bakki, skimmer and river return and had loads of...1 replies | 21 view(s)
-
Today, 05:35 PMbigcarpchaser replied to a thread Airlifts - pumping water around a gravity system using only air in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThat’s the one, the filter is as big as a lot of ponds lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk31 replies | 525 view(s)
-
Today, 05:31 PMbigcarpchaser replied to a thread hole diameter and amounts in Pond DIY Tips and Tricks - DIY ProjectsRun it without overnight and stick it on during the day when you can keep an eye on it. I have a feeling that whatever you do you’ll be changing it...90 replies | 682 view(s)
-
Today, 05:29 PMA 4” pipe will give you around 5k gallons without any restrictions, probably substantially less in a real life pond situation with a couple of 90...48 replies | 450 view(s)
-
Today, 05:26 PMThey’re nothing magical. It’s a plastic box with inlets, outlets, lid, diffuser. Have a look at Evolve Filters, plenty of pictures on there of...2 replies | 110 view(s)
-
Today, 05:22 PMBuy the 30k variable and turn it down if you need to. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk5 replies | 56 view(s)
-
Today, 02:36 PMThat’s a shedload of drawdown, I’d try topping your pond up when it’s running also to see if that level rises but then you’ll get overflow when and...48 replies | 450 view(s)
-
Today, 01:02 PMbigcarpchaser replied to a thread hole diameter and amounts in Pond DIY Tips and Tricks - DIY ProjectsQuite a bit of muck it’s catching there Frim so it’s obviously working just a bit labour intensive eh? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk90 replies | 682 view(s)
-
Today, 12:35 PMbigcarpchaser replied to a thread Airlifts - pumping water around a gravity system using only air in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThe link isn’t working but I think I’ve seen the video if it’s the one I’m thinking of. Some of those ponds in Holland are pretty cool, apart from...31 replies | 525 view(s)
-
Today, 12:21 PMI’ve a 35 supplies by 2x4” feeds, a skimmer and BD. 2xAuga 20k variflows. When the drum is clean I can whack the pumps up full blast and it’ll just...48 replies | 450 view(s)
-
Today, 11:53 AMIt wouldn’t matter if the screen was completely bunged up, the water would still be level as it would flow in through the dirty side when everything...48 replies | 450 view(s)
-
Today, 11:39 AMIt was yea but not is a bad way, so don’t get your knickers in a twist lol If anyone fits a drum round the wrong way then frankly they deserve all...48 replies | 450 view(s)
-
Today, 10:55 AMI could not agree more. Cheers Gaz6 replies | 173 view(s)
-
Today, 10:54 AMHave I not just explained all that? It will be level, 100% guaranteed. In an open system gravity fed with no flow it can’t be anything else. It’s...48 replies | 450 view(s)
-
Today, 04:44 AMHang on, didn’t you say your water levels were ok when you turn everything off? It was that you were worried that if it rained your pond would...48 replies | 450 view(s)
-
Today, 04:31 AMSorry, autocorrect spelling mistake, it should have read “weir”. You could play around with the valves and bias the flow towards the bottom drain...48 replies | 450 view(s)
-
Yesterday, 11:40 PMOk, here goes anyway. I’ve mentioned this previously in other threads but I’ll say it again for anyone who’s having a similar issue. When you set...48 replies | 450 view(s)
-
Yesterday, 10:02 PMMy synergy 35 overflows over the waste chute which works fine. Can you post a couple of pictures so we can see what you’re getting? Sent from...48 replies | 450 view(s)
-
Yesterday, 09:57 PMI had 300l turning over in a 600l IBC on a 70l air pump via 2 diffusers and I had to bleed some air off as it was too much. You only need a gentle...12 replies | 204 view(s)
About bigcarpchaser
Basic Information
Statistics
Total Posts
- Total Posts
- 2,842
- Posts Per Day
- 1.26
- Last Post
- Smell from drum filter Today 08:35 PM
General Information
- Last Activity
- Today 08:35 PM
- Join Date
- 11-04-2014
- Referrals
- 1
- Home Page
- http://www.topcad.co.uk
06-06-2020
- 09:02 PM - RS2OOO clicked Thanks for this post: K1 for sale by bigcarpchaserI have around 300l K1...
- 09:01 PM - RS2OOO clicked Thanks for this post: K1 for sale by bigcarpchaserStanding by the back...
- 08:56 PM - MustBeSomethingInTheWater clicked Thanks for this post: Smell from drum filter by bigcarpchaserHave you got right up...
- 08:49 PM - RS2OOO clicked Thanks for this post: Rocks / gravel by bigcarpchaserI can tel you what the...
- 08:05 PM - bigcarpchaser clicked Thanks for this post: A relaxing way to spend 4 minutes... by MustBeSomethingInTheWaterA German koi dealer's...
- 06:03 PM - NickK-UK clicked Thanks for this post: Airlifts - pumping water around a gravity system using only air by bigcarpchaserThat’s the one, the...
- 12:35 PM - bigcarpchaser clicked Thanks for this post: Airlifts - pumping water around a gravity system using only air by NickK-UK80,000 litre pond being...
- 12:07 PM - bigcarpchaser clicked Thanks for this post: Drum Levels by big hThats what i cant work...
- 11:26 AM - Eddzster clicked Thanks for this post: K1 for sale by bigcarpchaserI'm 5ft 8" :)
- 08:08 AM - john1 clicked Thanks for this post: Drum Levels by bigcarpchaserOk, here goes anyway. ...
- 05:27 AM - freddyboy clicked Thanks for this post: Areated bottom drain. by bigcarpchaserLol Sent from my...
- 04:34 AM - bigcarpchaser clicked Thanks for this post: Drum Levels by wda24729Really appreciate your...
- 03:11 AM - wda24729 clicked Thanks for this post: Drum Levels by bigcarpchaserOk, here goes anyway. ...
05-06-2020
- 11:55 PM - kikokuryu John clicked Thanks for this post: Drum Levels by bigcarpchaserOk, here goes anyway. ...
- 11:16 PM - markini5 clicked Thanks for this post: moving bed bio - how much K1 ? by bigcarpchaserI had 300l turning over...
- 09:58 PM - bigcarpchaser clicked Thanks for this post: Grow and Show idea 2020-21 by DiabloDaveCould be interested in...
- 04:53 AM - freddyboy clicked Thanks for this post: Which glue by bigcarpchaserI used something’s like...
- 12:00 AM - RS2OOO clicked Thanks for this post: Nexus 320 by bigcarpchaserIf you only have 2 fish...
04-06-2020
- 10:35 PM - colinley1979 clicked Thanks for this post: Which glue by bigcarpchaserI used something’s like...
- 09:51 PM - smartin clicked Thanks for this post: A relaxing way to spend 4 minutes... by bigcarpchaserThat’s pretty...
-
Whos Online
-
Sponsor
-
Forum Statistics
-
New Forum Posts
-
-
Latest Forum Threads
-
Grow and Show idea 2020-21
Never done one so would be good to give it a go… £100 Showa, goshiki, or Sanke Sent from...