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Yesterday, 09:20 PMNice work bud. How’s the lower back?! I’m absolutely shot in this heat. I’m finding if I leave it a day or two the heat and dryness causes an extra...189 replies | 3593 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:16 PMjames9489 replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesBit of progress, started to drop the middle and just run out of steam and where to put the earth! Im at 2.5 - 2 perimeter, had to raise some to get a...55 replies | 980 view(s)
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27-05-2023, 07:42 PMjames9489 replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesBoth intrigued with the worms! And realising they can both pick a fish each. Oldest wants a Chagoi… I need to keep digging Sent from my iPhone...55 replies | 980 view(s)
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27-05-2023, 07:31 PMReading up on anoxic filtration which seems maybe the same type of natural filtration I experienced through the deep sand bed Sent from my...189 replies | 3593 view(s)
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27-05-2023, 07:28 PMI didn’t realise protein skimmers were a thing on koi ponds thanks. Lots of reading to do. I remember my first reef tank, I had a hefty skimmer and...189 replies | 3593 view(s)
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27-05-2023, 07:00 PMAh nice that’s interesting. What sort of size are we talking? What sort of levels of gunk do they pull per day? Im still thinking I’m going to bottom...189 replies | 3593 view(s)
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27-05-2023, 06:22 PMLove the idea of a skimmer have been looking into this. I ran a large reef tank for 5 years with a big protein skimmer and the extra much it pulls is...189 replies | 3593 view(s)
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27-05-2023, 06:12 PMThanks for the reply Naoki, I’m interested in how you guys in Japan do things differently. Would you mind explaining the main differences and the...5 replies | 362 view(s)
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27-05-2023, 06:09 PMjames9489 replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesDepth of 2.5 perimeter met and halfway through dig. I’m thinking of reducing perimeter to 3ft and going for a 6ft low point at this rate. Aiming for...55 replies | 980 view(s)
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26-05-2023, 07:36 PMSorry I totally missed this reply. Thank you for the detailed breakdown, it seems quarantine is the way to go but yes 2 ponds is going to get...5 replies | 362 view(s)
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25-05-2023, 07:58 PMjames9489 replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesCheers guys I’m going to keep on digging. The good knews it all seems clay and is so soft. I might aim for a 2.5 perimeter just as a safety...55 replies | 980 view(s)
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24-05-2023, 08:14 PMjames9489 replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesManaged to do get the concrete bond beam down at the weekend and start some digging, trying to plan out the filter area. The more and more I research...55 replies | 980 view(s)
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24-05-2023, 08:07 PMNice work, sounds like your getting some good time at it. How deep are you hoping to go? Iv had some time to do some digging and can’t believe how...189 replies | 3593 view(s)
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22-05-2023, 11:10 AMjames9489 replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThanks for the tip guys. I will steer clear Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk55 replies | 980 view(s)
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21-05-2023, 06:05 PMjames9489 replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI was thinking the first bin is full of Japanese matting and brushes to catch all the crap then the second bin clear with the pump in it, so less...55 replies | 980 view(s)
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21-05-2023, 11:27 AMjames9489 replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesHope the cats ok mate. Here is my bad drawing of what I was trying to explain. Let me know if it makes sense. Cheers Sent from my iPhone...55 replies | 980 view(s)
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20-05-2023, 07:52 PMSo this is my first time keeping koi after around 10 years of observing and following all types of koi ponds, lakes etc. i want to enter this with...5 replies | 362 view(s)
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20-05-2023, 05:10 PMjames9489 replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesSo my new Kockney koi skimmer arrived 4 days early. I’m winging it a bit, lots of research on settlement chambers. I’m thinking 2 bins connected with...55 replies | 980 view(s)
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19-05-2023, 03:32 PMjames9489 replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThat’s what you need, my garden gets waterlogged in the heavy rain, something I’m trying to safe guard now. Think I’ll go 2 inch overflow to the back...55 replies | 980 view(s)
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19-05-2023, 03:30 PMjames9489 replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThat’s a great idea, my garden is mainly roses. I’ll Work out a way to save and then overflow into a soak away maybe. Cheers Sent from my iPhone...55 replies | 980 view(s)
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19-05-2023, 10:26 AMjames9489 replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesWhat are you planning with waste drainage? I’m trying to figure out what to do as I’m right at the back of garden away from any drains. The back of...55 replies | 980 view(s)
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19-05-2023, 10:19 AMYeah I see what you mean, it’s amazing how compacted dirt translates when excavated. Another tip someone gave me was to keep the dirt real dry, even...189 replies | 3593 view(s)
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19-05-2023, 07:28 AMjames9489 replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesExcellent thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk55 replies | 980 view(s)
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19-05-2023, 06:59 AMHave you got side access? Could you get a mini digger in for a day? I might go this route if I hit the hard stuff. It’s like butter at the moment but...189 replies | 3593 view(s)
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18-05-2023, 09:31 PMLooking good bud, I didn’t realise we were near similar start points! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk189 replies | 3593 view(s)
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18-05-2023, 09:24 PMjames9489 replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThat’s a very good point, having 2 feeds incase one blocks. I’m still totally lost on pipework sizing but is the right thinking to go for a smaller...55 replies | 980 view(s)
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18-05-2023, 08:37 PMjames9489 replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThat’s a very good point John thank you, it does bow out quite a lot there. I’ll get the hedge trimmer out and cut back and see how it stands. I’ll...55 replies | 980 view(s)
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18-05-2023, 01:21 PMjames9489 replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesGot it, thanks. Lots to consider. One thing I haven’t considered is an overflow incase of heavy rain. Did you have one installed? Sent from my...55 replies | 980 view(s)
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18-05-2023, 11:56 AMjames9489 replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThat’s interesting, I think the thought of any chopping up gives me anxiety. Was there any times the pump came to a standstill. What happens when...55 replies | 980 view(s)
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18-05-2023, 10:44 AMjames9489 replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesLove this idea, I really want to have something I can remove easily when in the garden this sounds lightweight but strong. Problem is my male cat is...55 replies | 980 view(s)
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Yes that looks an easier dig than mine! Another way to get the correct volume is the salt...