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Yesterday, 09:53 AMNickK-UK started a thread Update on the new additions this morning in Koi Gallery (Photos of Members Koi)4K on this but here's and update on the new additions on previous additions this year: GYg3gE7rPDg1 replies | 45 view(s) -
21-09-2023, 07:12 PMFeeding time.. 9zLCKpt-kzw501 replies | 32680 view(s)
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21-09-2023, 07:03 PMLooks to me like a Sanke.8 replies | 101 view(s)
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20-09-2023, 08:04 AMNickK-UK replied to a thread Breeser secret clay dosage in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI put a load (handfuls to turn the water turbid) of BS in the pond (hurr hurr, snigger) this time around. It takes a while longer than Mediclay to...6 replies | 260 view(s)
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20-09-2023, 08:00 AMCurrently on a ~60 minute trigger cycle (I've got the 99mins switched on anyway) with a 50 micron drum. I've taken the mesh off before for an acid...21 replies | 387 view(s)
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18-09-2023, 06:37 AMNickK-UK started a thread Hope everyone ok after the massive thunderstorms last night in General Koi Carp ChatWe had some exceptionally big heavy thunder, lightning and rain last night. Being mostly young ones, it's the first time they've probably seen...3 replies | 182 view(s)
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18-09-2023, 06:31 AMI had green water for most of the summer (no UVC), full sun and a solum16 with a decent rate of water through. I found it could handle water flow...21 replies | 387 view(s)
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14-09-2023, 08:32 AMI may paraphrase and a cultural difference in the wording may cause offense. I've done business in Japan through cultural advisors and translators in...17 replies | 642 view(s)
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14-09-2023, 08:10 AMYup the pond lights thing - don't bother inside the pond. I thought about this then after the experience of how fast the algae in sunlight will stick...5 replies | 155 view(s)
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14-09-2023, 07:32 AMNickK-UK replied to a thread Breeser secret clay dosage in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI have a small free1kg promo bag of Breeders Secret that I got with the last couple of koi after using NTLabs Mediclay previously for an experiment....6 replies | 260 view(s)
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07-09-2023, 07:51 PM4K void (just the quality setting) - this is the same drum on my 14000 litre pond with the airlifts now the UVC has been put into operation: ...334 replies | 21615 view(s)
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04-09-2023, 07:25 PMThe pond today.. getting better, after a 40% water change yesterday. 37961IVl208 After adding more fish, medicating (FMC) and adding some...501 replies | 32680 view(s)
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04-09-2023, 12:27 PMNickK-UK replied to a thread 2022 Choice this year? What's yours? in Koi Carp Food and Feeding SystemsI got some hakari wheatgerm (5kg!) to cover autumn, winter, spring. The remains of the gold are in the mix at the moment.36 replies | 1772 view(s)
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04-09-2023, 12:22 PMThinking about this - i also suspect I’m not used to that level of stocking.. what is nice is that the big fish seem quiet laid back, sunbathing and...3 replies | 174 view(s)
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04-09-2023, 10:46 AMHehe i would quarantine the bullies. Since adding some new fish I have noted some changes, especially as the water had cleared. This was...6 replies | 301 view(s)
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04-09-2023, 09:14 AMIt's like keeping plates spinning. Water is a little more than dynamic..3 replies | 174 view(s)
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04-09-2023, 08:55 AMSo I had a fun weekend - a 35-40% water change brought the Nitrite and ammonia spiking levels down and the pH back to 7. This morning the pH is back...3 replies | 174 view(s)
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02-09-2023, 04:56 PMNickK-UK replied to a thread Last two additions for a while.. in Koi Gallery (Photos of Members Koi)Already seen the little Kuraku (?), it's made friends with the other smaller fish and is busy hovering food.5 replies | 148 view(s)
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02-09-2023, 02:59 PMYou have to have a Sanke .. and the other looked like Sushi that passed away recently.5 replies | 148 view(s)
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02-09-2023, 08:03 AMNickK-UK replied to a thread How do you dispose of dead koi? in Website Support, Suggestions, Query's and FeedbackI've had two unfortunate mishaps (one heron and one jumped whilst we were away for the weekend). On a hot day/summer they will start decomposing...12 replies | 313 view(s)
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02-09-2023, 07:56 AMNickK-UK started a thread DIY: Designing and Building a protein skimmer/fractionator in Pond DIY Tips and Tricks - DIY ProjectsUp early this morning and there's foam coming out of the airlifts again.. so time to get rid of those disolved organics and protein by adding another...0 replies | 76 view(s)
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01-09-2023, 08:42 AMPond clearing still and the airlift is showing the need to add a fractionator :D A 4K video so check the playback settings for a clearer image (still...501 replies | 32680 view(s)
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31-08-2023, 05:39 PMNickK-UK replied to a thread Uv size to water volume in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI would add wattage if it's in full sun for the majority of the day. In the past I've used 24W UV on 1500l. Now 14000 litres - 80W amalgam.53 replies | 805 view(s)
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29-08-2023, 09:23 AMAs the net messes with the YouTube compression switch to 1080HD for this: eP2PsQIwfac?si=xt99oH_UI5Yy8n3r501 replies | 32680 view(s)
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28-08-2023, 08:39 PMSo update at dusk today - I did find that the UVC inlet filter had almost blocked the flow rate :eek: but It's done quite well so far:501 replies | 32680 view(s)
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25-08-2023, 07:43 AMSo I built my own UVC, I have some observations that will allow people to make some adjustments to their designs too. The pond is a 14000 litre...0 replies | 131 view(s)
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14000l eco pond, my mutts: 2x Chargoi, 3x Doitsu, 1xTancho, 1xSanke, 1xKujaku, 1x Hi Utusri
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23-09-2023
- 07:00 PM - john1 clicked Thanks for this post: Update on the new additions this morning by NickK-UK4K on this but here's...
- 03:34 PM - NickK-UK clicked Thanks for this post: Update on the new additions this morning by davethefish1nice...they all look...
21-09-2023
- 09:01 PM - john1 clicked Thanks for this post: Showa or Sanke by NickK-UKLooks to me like a...
19-09-2023
- 09:20 PM - Gazkoi clicked Thanks for this post: Hope everyone ok after the massive thunderstorms last night by NickK-UKWe had some...
- 06:46 AM - NickK-UK clicked Thanks for this post: Drum can’t handle green water by NamoAmituofoI sold my Oase UV last...
- 06:44 AM - NickK-UK clicked Thanks for this post: Hope everyone ok after the massive thunderstorms last night by Frimley Koi keeperGot away fairly lightly...
18-09-2023
- 08:03 PM - Maddog1 clicked Thanks for this post: Hope everyone ok after the massive thunderstorms last night by NickK-UKWe had some...
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- 12:48 AM - Naoki Atsumi clicked Thanks for this post: Time for a Big Change... by NickK-UKI may paraphrase and a...
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- 06:15 PM - NickK-UK clicked Thanks for this post: Time for a Big Change... by Naoki AtsumiI may paraphrase and a...
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- 10:07 AM - Maddog1 clicked Thanks for this post: Time for a Big Change... by NickK-UKI may paraphrase and a...
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- 09:55 PM - RS2OOO clicked Thanks for this post: Last two additions for a while.. by NickK-UKYou have to have a Sanke...
07-09-2023
- 11:39 AM - nbaker clicked Thanks for this post: Draco Drum Solum 16 + Standard Bio review by NickK-UKFrom this morning - a...
- 11:32 AM - nbaker clicked Thanks for this post: Draco Drum Solum 16 + Standard Bio review by NickK-UKStandard Bio Twin...
04-09-2023
- 07:16 PM - NickK-UK clicked Thanks for this post: Last two additions for a while.. by AjmAlready seen the little...
- 07:16 PM - NickK-UK clicked Thanks for this post: Last two additions for a while.. by TwhitenosugarNice. I like them both,...
- 07:16 PM - NickK-UK clicked Thanks for this post: Last two additions for a while.. by john1Two lovely additions...
- 07:07 PM - john1 clicked Thanks for this post: Last two additions for a while.. by NickK-UKYou have to have a Sanke...
- 07:07 PM - john1 clicked Thanks for this post: Last two additions for a while.. by NickK-UKAlready seen the little...
- 11:33 AM - KiOgon clicked Thanks for this post: New fish in pond chased almost to death! by NickK-UKHehe i would quarantine...
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Drum can’t handle green water
Given my frustration this morning I’ve had a look at the OASE systems - serious design fault on the...