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Yesterday, 05:49 PMI think you'd need to consider the pond water level the relationship to the pond filter water level. Perhaps I've missed something but Agnes hasn't...16 replies | 214 view(s) -
Yesterday, 09:57 AMA picture is worth a thousand words! Your system is pump fed rather than gravity fed, in short and simple: Pump fed: POND -> PUMP -> FILTER...16 replies | 214 view(s)
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21-02-2021, 06:58 PMNickK-UK replied to a thread Looking for a no mess food - currently using Medikoi Probiotic in Koi Carp Food and Feeding SystemsSo after a season and a bag I thought I'd conclude this with a final update on the Yamato. The fish all now eat this, and I found they appear well...11 replies | 516 view(s)
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21-02-2021, 06:45 PMThey were milling around the top looking for their 'feeder' today with the warm temps.. so I'm going to have to arrange some new food. Finished the...114 replies | 2725 view(s)
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21-02-2021, 12:43 PMNickK-UK replied to a thread Finding components for air lift in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationOn the tank above tank - on the upper tank it's good to have an overflow so if the output gets bunged up, you know where the water will go - a return...22 replies | 312 view(s)
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21-02-2021, 12:36 PMThe controller is back in action (brand new V2 replacement). So I've contacted three companies over the weekend, sent photos and one is coming to...225 replies | 7889 view(s)
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21-02-2021, 12:28 PMFrom a pressure perspective they're not even being tickled. The issue is more about the longevity of the plastics and the seal. Nothing is more...12 replies | 360 view(s)
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17-02-2021, 07:51 AMNickK-UK replied to a thread draco drum water feed freezing in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationOne the new pond is up, the solum16 will be housed in the garage with a water supply plumbed in - part buried and part insulated above ground. The...25 replies | 408 view(s)
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17-02-2021, 07:43 AMA blocked drum is bad news - the water (assuming no overflow bypass exists in the drum design - in the Draco that's not) will simply overflow the...222 replies | 6323 view(s)
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17-02-2021, 07:07 AM4"/110mm ball valves are one of those things - better to pay for something that isn't going to snap based on reputation. At some point I will have...12 replies | 360 view(s)
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13-02-2021, 09:08 PMNickK-UK replied to a thread Suggestions for pond builders/brickies/landscapers in your area thread in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesIt's still an incomplete hole unfortunately with Covid, family issues and then winter!3 replies | 105 view(s)
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13-02-2021, 01:22 PMNickK-UK started a thread Suggestions for pond builders/brickies/landscapers in your area thread in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesSo I have simple question and perhaps it is a good one in general - are there any pond builders/brickies/landscapers in your area that you have seen...3 replies | 105 view(s)
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13-02-2021, 01:15 PMThis time, it now has a double lining of plastic sheet to act as a water barrier, the plastic is sandwiched between the back and the box with screws...222 replies | 6323 view(s)
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12-02-2021, 11:32 AMThe new controller box just arrived: It looks like it has a new override to ensure that washes are triggered after 45mins or 99 mins rather...222 replies | 6323 view(s)
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11-02-2021, 08:04 PMNickK-UK replied to a thread draco drum water feed freezing in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationMy Draco is on bypass (Solum16 has ports to let the water bypass if needed) but the water in the waste bucket and I'd expect in the chute is rock...25 replies | 408 view(s)
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11-02-2021, 08:00 PMNickK-UK replied to a thread draco drum water feed freezing in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationYep that's the one.25 replies | 408 view(s)
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10-02-2021, 02:05 PMNickK-UK replied to a thread draco drum water feed freezing in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThere's a couple of solutions: * bury the pipe - 30-40cm means you'll never have a frozen pipe until it comes above ground. * insulate using...25 replies | 408 view(s)
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10-02-2021, 08:38 AMNickK-UK replied to a thread draco standard bio unit question in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesAs said on the private message, I'm still just using 8lpm at the moment (shock horror!). It barely causes a boil but there's method to my madness. ...9 replies | 181 view(s)
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06-02-2021, 11:44 AMNickK-UK started a thread The boss approved my other project.. DIY tube headphone amp in Non - Koi ChatComplete disjunct from Koi but keeps me out of mischief, I've been over the last few winters been researching and designing a couple of HiFi based...0 replies | 63 view(s)
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06-02-2021, 11:19 AMI would add a bypass hole - easily added with a paster board hole drill piece - then use the off cut and a larger square piece behind as a stopper....99 replies | 1227 view(s)
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1700 litres on 50 watts
Planned 11,777 litres on 58 watts. 1300l anoxic, 4" airlifts, Solum 16, bio.
Planned 11,777 litres on 58 watts. 1300l anoxic, 4" airlifts, Solum 16, bio.
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21-02-2021
- 10:57 PM - RS2OOO clicked Thanks for this post: Coppens OSW Vs Medikoi Health by NickK-UKThey were milling around...
- 10:27 PM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: Looking for a no mess food - currently using Medikoi Probiotic by NickK-UKSo after a season and a...
- 07:13 PM - g mac clicked Thanks for this post: Looking for a no mess food - currently using Medikoi Probiotic by NickK-UKSo after a season and a...
- 06:56 PM - Stephen01 clicked Thanks for this post: Coppens OSW Vs Medikoi Health by NickK-UKThey were milling around...
- 02:32 PM - Alburglar clicked Thanks for this post: Finding components for air lift by NickK-UKOn the tank above tank -...
- 12:40 PM - NickK-UK clicked Thanks for this post: Finding components for air lift by AlburglarThese were £9.64 for 2,...
17-02-2021
- 12:45 PM - Frimley Koi keeper clicked Thanks for this post: draco drum water feed freezing by NickK-UKOne the new pond is up,...
- 10:57 AM - blondie clicked Thanks for this post: Draco Drum Solum 16 + Standard Bio review by NickK-UKYou`ve just answered a...
15-02-2021
- 09:03 AM - hippo clicked Thanks for this post: Draco Drum Solum 16 + Standard Bio review by NickK-UKThe new controller box...
13-02-2021
- 05:07 PM - blondie clicked Thanks for this post: Draco Drum Solum 16 + Standard Bio review by NickK-UKThe new controller box...
11-02-2021
- 09:31 PM - Frimley Koi keeper clicked Thanks for this post: draco drum water feed freezing by NickK-UKHi Kev my Draco supply...
- 09:30 PM - Frimley Koi keeper clicked Thanks for this post: draco drum water feed freezing by NickK-UKGreat ideas :) Is...
- 07:48 PM - RS2OOO clicked Thanks for this post: draco drum water feed freezing by NickK-UKThere's a couple of...
10-02-2021
- 02:11 PM - Frimley Koi keeper clicked Thanks for this post: draco drum water feed freezing by NickK-UKThere's a couple of...
- 12:39 AM - Wain clicked Thanks for this post: New House, New Pond. by NickK-UKIts all good, its all...
06-02-2021
- 03:37 PM - Mikeh83 clicked Thanks for this post: DIY drum started. by NickK-UKI would add a bypass...
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