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06-09-2024, 04:50 PMThis is what I call fraudulent use of direct debit. Over charging on direct debit so that your account is in credit and they pocket the interest on...24 replies | 819 view(s) -
06-09-2024, 10:25 AMNickK-UK replied to a thread Is it really worth switching between saki hiakri products? in Koi Carp Food and Feeding SystemsIs it worth adding white colourant food to a mix? Obviously normal colourant adds colour but often that's at a detriment of lighter colours.20 replies | 983 view(s)
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05-09-2024, 04:51 PMYou could use some Zodlite in a filter bag which absorbs it and then recharge by putting in salt for 24 hours. Also I’ve had test kits give bad...7 replies | 314 view(s)
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05-09-2024, 11:38 AM1500 liters, to about 1.1m3 with 10 fish. Just to give you an idea, I have 8 koi in about 14000 litres. I had koi in a 1500 litre pond before...7 replies | 314 view(s)
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05-09-2024, 11:31 AMNickK-UK replied to a thread Bacteria infection and have you added new fish in General Koi Carp ChatThere's a few things: 1. Koi are heavily bred and thus as a result are easily stressed and seem to have lower immune responses. 2. Koi...5 replies | 1070 view(s)
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05-09-2024, 10:15 AMMain issue with RO is you need an input below a total dissolved matter threshold. That is typically filtered drum, then multiple sets of fine...24 replies | 819 view(s)
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05-09-2024, 09:04 AMI don't trickle, but if I do a water change it's about 7000l which is to the bottom of the window. Given a guess at £2.25/m3 or 1000l, that's 7*2.25...24 replies | 819 view(s)
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03-09-2024, 10:45 AMAre you looking to reduce costs? How much additional space do you have? How much maintainance time do you have? What is the stocking you're...2 replies | 219 view(s)
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01-09-2024, 11:03 AMInsulation can degrade and collapse. My base is concrete and latex concrete to smooth the base. I've dropped high density block onto it from the...3 replies | 275 view(s)
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01-09-2024, 08:44 AMNickK-UK replied to a thread Is it really worth switching between saki hiakri products? in Koi Carp Food and Feeding SystemsI think of it as - if the environment/generics allow the fish to grow/colourise then I see it as the food is simply providing a source. Some fish...20 replies | 983 view(s)
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30-08-2024, 09:58 PMNickK-UK replied to a thread DIY: Designing and Building a protein skimmer/fractionator in Pond DIY Tips and Tricks - DIY ProjectsGood points - I've built my own solar spectrograph, R6000 resolution and 0.9 angstroms bandwidth. An upgrade I had planned would have got that to 0.4...11 replies | 1094 view(s)
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30-08-2024, 03:40 PMNickK-UK replied to a thread DIY: Designing and Building a protein skimmer/fractionator in Pond DIY Tips and Tricks - DIY ProjectsA very interesting point on what actually is skimmate? ...11 replies | 1094 view(s)
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29-08-2024, 02:56 PMNickK-UK replied to a thread DIY: Designing and Building a protein skimmer/fractionator in Pond DIY Tips and Tricks - DIY ProjectsSorry this has taken a bit of a backseat due to being fired :D They prefer firing people under 2 years than making them redundant nowdays thanks to...11 replies | 1094 view(s)
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21-08-2024, 07:20 PMNickK-UK replied to a thread Protein skimmer are they worth it in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThen you don't want that in an enclosed space, O3 needs ventilation away from people.13 replies | 1299 view(s)
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21-08-2024, 08:25 AMBefore UVC ... after UVC... As you can see I had the same issue. ~14K litres (1.85m deep). Green water loves nutrients and sun. The pond is...6 replies | 1914 view(s)
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21-08-2024, 07:53 AMNickK-UK replied to a thread Protein skimmer are they worth it in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationSkimmers work when you get cooler temps - over the evening or in the shade. I note that when the sun hits the pond, the foam disappears.13 replies | 1299 view(s)
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21-08-2024, 07:51 AMNickK-UK replied to a thread Bio filter for 4,000l pond with limited space? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationA water butt would work. You'll want something to block the media on the pipes, a plastic strainer etc. You could also make the rolling boil into...2 replies | 818 view(s)
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21-08-2024, 02:34 AMNickK-UK replied to a thread 2022 Choice this year? What's yours? in Koi Carp Food and Feeding SystemsOne think that has occurred, the ravanous increase in consumption for high protein food has caused a nitrite/bitrate increase. Low ammonia but the...59 replies | 4794 view(s)
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19-08-2024, 01:32 PMNickK-UK replied to a thread 2022 Choice this year? What's yours? in Koi Carp Food and Feeding SystemsJust tried this now and the largest fish spat it out in front of the window - I took that as a disapproval lol. It does smell sweeter than the...59 replies | 4794 view(s)
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18-08-2024, 01:50 PMAlso removes nitrates as it grows so think of the benefits!11 replies | 1059 view(s)
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18-08-2024, 09:00 AMNickK-UK replied to a thread DIY: Designing and Building a protein skimmer/fractionator in Pond DIY Tips and Tricks - DIY ProjectsSo I was thinking and watching some other videos on this. Many US folks use water bottles bonded together with a pipe to collect. That got me...11 replies | 1094 view(s)
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14000l, my mutts: 2010 Chargoi, 2022 Doitsui/Tancho/Kujaku/Hi Utusri, 2023 Agasi/Doitsui
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- 07:58 AM - john1 clicked Thanks for this post: Caught the koi bug, by NickK-UKSo this mornings job was...
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- 07:51 AM - john1 clicked Thanks for this post: Water bills! How much do you use? by NickK-UKHi Steve, Presuming...
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- 09:18 AM - NickK-UK clicked Thanks for this post: New pond build! Block and stone, approx 4k gallons by MattsvilleSorry, when I said pump...
- 08:56 AM - NickK-UK clicked Thanks for this post: Video of my Koi Summer 2024 by RS2OOOSeems to have become...
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- 02:57 PM - NickK-UK clicked Thanks for this post: DIY: Designing and Building a protein skimmer/fractionator by AlburglarI don't think you need...
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- 11:20 PM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: Green water. by NickK-UKBefore UVC ... after...
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- 11:28 AM - RS2OOO clicked Thanks for this post: Protein skimmer are they worth it by NickK-UKSkimmers work when you...
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- 07:30 AM - NickK-UK clicked Thanks for this post: DIY: Designing and Building a protein skimmer/fractionator by AlburglarI am rejigging my...
- 07:30 AM - NickK-UK clicked Thanks for this post: DIY: Designing and Building a protein skimmer/fractionator by AlburglarThat's a better view of...
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