james9489
Extreme Koi Member

Mini Statistics

Join Date: 07-07-2014

Last Activity: Today 03:07 PM

Blog Entries: 0

Avatar

Tab Content: james9489's Activity; About Me; Post Thanks / Like

Tab Content: All; james9489; Friends; Photos

Older Activity
29-08-2024, 08:17 PM

james9489 replied to a thread New natural looking koi pond/ filter house advice in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Good luck with it Jim, a mini digger may be a better idea I lost 2 stone but it took ages. I would 100% recommend a drum unless you have loads of...

see more

15 replies | 914 view(s)
28-08-2024, 11:54 AM

james9489 replied to a thread New natural looking koi pond/ filter house advice in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Cheers Jim, no still not finished as the Mrs shoehorned an extension in. Going to get back on it in a few months. The ponds running great so far,...

see more

15 replies | 914 view(s)
27-08-2024, 06:36 PM

james9489 replied to a thread New natural looking koi pond/ filter house advice in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Here you go mate, still not finished hopefully get round to landscaping and building the waterfall soon as the Mrs kitchen is nearly finished New...

see more

15 replies | 914 view(s)
27-08-2024, 06:31 PM

james9489 replied to a thread Battling Costia in Koi Health, Disease and Medication Forum

Ok thanks I’ll bare that in mind, the stuff scares me a bit but gained some confidence with it. ICC with 0.3 salt has blitzed any sign of costia, I...

see more

16 replies | 1142 view(s)
24-08-2024, 08:46 PM

james9489 replied to a thread Battling Costia in Koi Health, Disease and Medication Forum

Hey, I went for 3 rounds at the standard dose, for 4 hours. But since salting I think my pond is 14000 litres not 13000 so maybe under dosed and not...

see more

16 replies | 1142 view(s)
24-08-2024, 08:36 PM

james9489 replied to a thread Battling Costia in Koi Health, Disease and Medication Forum

That’s good to know, salt baths may have cleared the Ogon and left the others riddled maybe, I’ll get scraping some other fish and see what is...

see more

16 replies | 1142 view(s)
24-08-2024, 08:18 AM

james9489 replied to a thread Battling Costia in Koi Health, Disease and Medication Forum

That’s great info, thank you RS. I’m enjoying slowing down and not rushing things and seeing much better behaviour now the water is getting cleaned...

see more

16 replies | 1142 view(s)
21-08-2024, 07:42 PM

james9489 replied to a thread Battling Costia in Koi Health, Disease and Medication Forum

Whole pond is looking much better now the treatments are over and water changes in action. The Ogon that has been struggling looks improved and has...

see more

16 replies | 1142 view(s)
21-08-2024, 07:27 PM

james9489 replied to a thread New natural looking koi pond/ filter house advice in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Hi Jim, Iv got a similar pond build to what your after although still not finished, Iv got a build thread on here. I’m pretty pleased with mine...

see more

15 replies | 914 view(s)
18-08-2024, 12:21 PM

james9489 replied to a thread Battling Costia in Koi Health, Disease and Medication Forum

That’s good to know, I thought swimming issues were quite acute and meant instantly downhill from there. I’m seeing a massive improvement from...

see more

16 replies | 1142 view(s)
16-08-2024, 10:56 PM

james9489 replied to a thread Battling Costia in Koi Health, Disease and Medication Forum

Thanks for the info RS really appreciated. I just did a 10% water change and whacked the UV back on. Was going to try and hold onto the leftover ICC...

see more

16 replies | 1142 view(s)
16-08-2024, 10:54 AM

james9489 replied to a thread Battling Costia in Koi Health, Disease and Medication Forum

Found 1 fluke on 2 slides, and maybe a potential 1 costia. I have noticed carp pox about a month back also Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

see more

16 replies | 1142 view(s)
16-08-2024, 10:51 AM

james9489 replied to a thread Battling Costia in Koi Health, Disease and Medication Forum

Thanks RS that’s a good shout. I got her out this morning and the fins are looking bad, fin rot? Maybe a secondary after the costia? Also noticed...

see more

16 replies | 1142 view(s)
15-08-2024, 08:13 PM

james9489 started a thread Battling Costia in Koi Health, Disease and Medication Forum

Hi all After finding costia a month back I opted for PP and went for 3 treatments, but still found costia at the end. the main fish struggling...

see more

16 replies | 1142 view(s)
12-08-2024, 11:26 PM

james9489 replied to a thread Salt to find volume in General Koi Carp Chat

Cheers mate, same to you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

see more

13 replies | 1584 view(s)
11-08-2024, 08:06 PM

james9489 replied to a thread Salt to find volume in General Koi Carp Chat

Bloody hell your having a right time, so sorry to hear. It’s so frustrating. I hope the poorly fish takes a turn and improves asap. My equilibrium...

see more

13 replies | 1584 view(s)
10-08-2024, 10:07 AM

james9489 replied to a thread Salt to find volume in General Koi Carp Chat

Cheers for the tip Al, I actually think my Amazon cheap one is pretty accurate so far from calcs https://amzn.eu/d/0wTq312 Hanna meter on the list...

see more

13 replies | 1584 view(s)

No More Results

About james9489

Basic Information

Contact

This Page: https://www.koiforum.uk/members/27778.html?s=2cde877e8170a0a514aa67d6d3db7a5b

Statistics

Total Posts

Total Posts: 368

Posts Per Day: 0.10

Last Post: New natural looking koi pond/ filter house advice 29-08-2024 08:17 PM

General Information

Last Activity: Today 03:07 PM

Join Date: 07-07-2014

Referrals: 0

Home Page: http://www.jamesstride.co.uk

01-09-2024

09:31 PM - james9489 clicked Thanks for this post: Test results by Manky Sanke
Sorry I have little...

28-08-2024

09:25 PM - james9489 clicked Thanks for this post: New natural looking koi pond/ filter house advice by JImmaddog
Nice - good luck mate...
11:47 AM - james9489 clicked Thanks for this post: New natural looking koi pond/ filter house advice by JImmaddog
Thanks James - certainly...

27-08-2024

06:34 PM - james9489 clicked Thanks for this post: New natural looking koi pond/ filter house advice by JImmaddog
Thanks James - have you...
06:29 PM - james9489 clicked Thanks for this post: Battling Costia by NamoAmituofo
Id go for 6-8 hrs each...
07:35 AM - JImmaddog clicked Thanks for this post: New natural looking koi pond/ filter house advice by james9489
Thanks for the reply...

24-08-2024

08:37 PM - james9489 clicked Thanks for this post: Battling Costia by NamoAmituofo
Hi James out of interest...
08:34 PM - james9489 clicked Thanks for this post: Battling Costia by RS2OOO
The continued flashing...
07:57 AM - james9489 clicked Thanks for this post: Battling Costia by RS2OOO
That's good news things...

21-08-2024

07:22 PM - james9489 clicked Thanks for this post: New natural looking koi pond/ filter house advice by JImmaddog
Thanks for the reply...

18-08-2024

08:33 PM - RS2OOO clicked Thanks for this post: Battling Costia by james9489
With buoyancy issues I...
10:12 AM - james9489 clicked Thanks for this post: Battling Costia by RS2OOO
With buoyancy issues I...

17-08-2024

11:03 AM - RS2OOO clicked Thanks for this post: Battling Costia by james9489
I think the fins will...

16-08-2024

01:48 PM - james9489 clicked Thanks for this post: Battling Costia by RS2OOO
I think the fins will...
10:47 AM - james9489 clicked Thanks for this post: Battling Costia by RS2OOO
I think your only option...

12-08-2024

11:30 PM - james9489 clicked Thanks for this post: Summer holiday planning by NamoAmituofo
Finally came back from 3...
11:25 PM - james9489 clicked Thanks for this post: Salt to find volume by Alburglar
It usually comes good in...

11-08-2024

08:02 PM - james9489 clicked Thanks for this post: Salt to find volume by Alburglar
Can't tell you anything...

10-08-2024

10:04 AM - james9489 clicked Thanks for this post: Salt to find volume by Alburglar
I just did exactly this....

Whos Online

9 members and 461 guests

1875koi, davethefish1, K3vinjam3s, Karlos, Manky Sanke, PhilN, RS2OOO, samp09, Tombez,
Sponsor
Forum Statistics

Number of Members: 42,207
Total Threads: 32,575
Total Posts: 425,317
Currently Online: 470

Newest Member: boconnelly@aol.com
New Forum Posts
- Car detailing
  
  It can be hard work and lots of hours. I guess it depends on what level of the market you want...
  
  Posted by RS2OOO at 06:09 PM
- Oase compact drum
  
  As the water level drops the drum will clean more, using even more water, so yeah more regular top...
  
  Posted by RS2OOO at 05:59 PM
- Koi deaths, help!
  
  Looks like Chilodonella to me. It was the bottom one in the first video that changed into a...
  
  Posted by RS2OOO at 05:56 PM
- Caught the koi bug,
  
  Looks lovely, great job .....phil
  
  Posted by phil45 at 05:33 PM
- New natural looking koi pond/...
  
  Thanks mate - sorry been away. Digger is definitely top of my list although you tube is doing my...
  
  Posted by JImmaddog at 02:49 PM
- Caught the koi bug,
  
  Hi Karlos hope your well mate. Looks brilliant, is the filter in the garage? Interested in how...
  
  Posted by john1 at 08:04 AM
- Koi deaths, help!
  
  Another view https://youtube.com/shorts/rGcdDvHf2P0?si=9TLqEhVXjnkGXfiN
  
  Posted by 6044jason at 05:08 PM
- Caught the koi bug,
  
  Cheers, am pleased with it. You could be right After today's weather up here, a cover is my next...
  
  Posted by Karlos at 05:07 PM
- Koi deaths, help!
  
  A lot calmer for me now after multiple treatments, last one was lernex pro and the flukes are...
  
  Posted by 6044jason at 05:06 PM
- Caught the koi bug,
  
  Good job, pond's looking smart :) I would at least run up a temporary cover over those long pipe...
  
  Posted by KiOgon at 04:08 PM
Latest Forum Threads
- Pond advice
  
  Posted By Rn123 (0 replies)
  Yesterday, 11:50 AM in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries
- Ajm
  
  Posted By Maddog1 (2 replies)
  07-09-2024, 07:43 PM in Non - Koi Chat
- New owner
  
  Posted By samadey12345678 (5 replies)
  07-09-2024, 06:40 PM in General Koi Carp Chat
- Aquaponics - Bio Filtration
  
  Posted By gpt1985 (0 replies)
  07-09-2024, 09:53 AM in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration
- Round to rectangular pipe...
  
  Posted By Mattsville (0 replies)
  06-09-2024, 09:38 AM in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries
- First Koi pond/tank setup
  
  Posted By Dwyer9 (8 replies)
  03-09-2024, 08:19 PM in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries
- Water bills! How much do you use?
  
  Posted By BrucePondsteen (21 replies)
  03-09-2024, 02:18 PM in General Koi Carp Chat
- Filter for 7000 litre pond
  
  Posted By Matty1991 (2 replies)
  02-09-2024, 04:14 PM in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries
- Corner bottom drain
  
  Posted By battered_chicken (2 replies)
  02-09-2024, 06:07 AM in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries
- Chagoi Infection
  
  Posted By AndyS (2 replies)
  01-09-2024, 10:35 PM in Koi Health, Disease and Medication Forum
- Well I’ve started something
  
  Posted By alex1968 (4 replies)
  01-09-2024, 01:27 PM in General Koi Carp Chat
- Kh of 2 and persistent low nitrite
  
  Posted By K3vinjam3s (7 replies)
  31-08-2024, 05:29 PM in General Koi Carp Chat
- Help with Sick Koi Wanted
  
  Posted By dadthomps@hotmail.co.uk (6 replies)
  31-08-2024, 05:04 PM in Koi Hospital A+E
- Parasite or pond life?
  
  Posted By 6044jason (1 replies)
  30-08-2024, 10:28 PM in Koi Health, Disease and Medication Forum
- Render or insulation?
  
  Posted By Mattsville (3 replies)
  29-08-2024, 08:58 PM in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries
- Good evening
  
  Posted By alex1968 (4 replies)
  29-08-2024, 06:21 PM in General Koi Carp Chat
- New Member Intro - Emmanuel Katto...
  
  Posted By emmanuelkatto (0 replies)
  29-08-2024, 06:00 AM in Welcome to Extreme Koi
- Keeping other fish with Koi
  
  Posted By gtuser (2 replies)
  28-08-2024, 10:24 PM in General Koi Carp Chat
- Draco c30 combo views?
  
  Posted By Fergie (0 replies)
  28-08-2024, 01:58 PM in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration
- EA Air pump 70
  
  Posted By Since89 (1 replies)
  27-08-2024, 10:16 AM in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration