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Yesterday, 07:16 PMThey look to be holding up well considering the temps. Holding mine at 10C, not fed since 13th Jan, except for the Ochiba who's underweight. ...3 replies | 103 view(s)
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09-02-2025, 12:18 AMYeah,. exactly that You dig a little hole next to the pond, that is deeper than the pond. Stick a sump pump in that hole so it pumps out what's in...12 replies | 186 view(s)
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08-02-2025, 12:35 PMThat's is amazing results! And for what is a relatively small fish tank. ...I'm tempted to try ...I could flog whatever got selected out at the...20 replies | 399 view(s)
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07-02-2025, 04:44 PMShow us a picture of the best ones then, you flirt.20 replies | 399 view(s)
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07-02-2025, 04:41 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Pond destruction and construction in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesComing along nicely20 replies | 711 view(s)
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07-02-2025, 04:39 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Koi/Carp for rehoming, St Albans in Koi and Pond Equipment Offered or Wanted for FreeI like the one with red lips. Looks like Kit from knightrider.2 replies | 101 view(s)
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07-02-2025, 03:01 PMYou have done really well to achieve 37cm in 5 Months. That's a lot of food and water changes!20 replies | 399 view(s)
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06-02-2025, 06:50 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesHopefully the rod is heavy enough to sink it, hopefully the cheap soaker hose works like the expensive Koi tax stuff. I have noticed the thickness of...850 replies | 74788 view(s)
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06-02-2025, 06:45 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI'm fed up with my old air bar/diffuser. It's a shop bought one ( which wasn't cheap!) with a rubber membrane, but it slowly clogs with algae / bio...850 replies | 74788 view(s)
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06-02-2025, 12:20 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesWell I definitely felt the need for some colour in the Pond. Koi show type Patterns are not important to me, which usually means I can get some...850 replies | 74788 view(s)
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06-02-2025, 10:46 AMI think you'll have a tough job temp matching from indoor tanks. Even if you dropped the fry by 0.5C per day, it won't be possible to get them...20 replies | 399 view(s)
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04-02-2025, 05:32 PMAlburglar replied to a thread 2025 is the year for me to move to airlifts… in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesAs T white has touched upon the theme. I would be careful about going too deep. T'internet will tell you, you 'need' to be at 1.5m deep at least. As...9 replies | 257 view(s)
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03-02-2025, 04:00 PM....or flog the auto kit and drop in a draco drum, but doesn't sound like that's a perfect solution either, having read Steve's response.5 replies | 164 view(s)
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03-02-2025, 03:53 PMYou are probably right that its overkill, but it seems to be what everyone goes for, even building supplies websites and such like recommend 30cm...15 replies | 374 view(s)
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03-02-2025, 03:40 PMIf gravity fed you need to build in the fail safe. Usually the bottom drain needs to go up, outside the pond high enough, so that whatever happens in...5 replies | 164 view(s)
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03-02-2025, 03:32 PMWhat you are doing sounds more than fine. As others say, the footings for the walls are the important bit, the rest is just a canvass to fiberglass...15 replies | 374 view(s)
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03-02-2025, 12:18 PMThe auto kit really should have a failsafe design, especially for what they cost. Its the sole reason I never contemplated having one. That...5 replies | 164 view(s)
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02-02-2025, 04:15 PMDunno about fixing it, but you need a float switch on the pump to avoid disasters. They are cheap and easy to install.5 replies | 164 view(s)
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01-02-2025, 06:49 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Draco Solum 16 drum motor failure in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationWhat does the draco outside solution look like?10 replies | 224 view(s)
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31-01-2025, 08:23 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Draco Solum 16 drum motor failure in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationIt will be interesting to see what you figure out.10 replies | 224 view(s)
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31-01-2025, 10:59 AMAlburglar replied to a thread Thermo Scientific Eutech Elite CTS Salinity meter. TDS conversion factor. in Koi Equipment Manuals and Technical Data SheetsWell no that's the point, you can't do that using a salinity read out like I was trying to find 0.6%. That's what I was doing, but the TDS factor...12 replies | 185 view(s)
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31-01-2025, 10:44 AMRS2OOO replied to a thread Thermo Scientific Eutech Elite CTS Salinity meter. TDS conversion factor. in Koi Equipment Manuals and Technical Data SheetsMy pond is ~15000 litres. I have a cheap £11 TDS meter. When I add 90kg of salt to the pond, the TDS meter reads 0.6% salt. That's good...12 replies | 185 view(s)
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30-01-2025, 04:34 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI really need some colour in the pond...850 replies | 74788 view(s)
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30-01-2025, 04:26 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesIt's been tricky to clean the main window with the covers on, so I invested in a mag cleaner. This one was on eBay for £35 and had good reviews. £90...850 replies | 74788 view(s)
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29-01-2025, 10:13 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Thermo Scientific Eutech Elite CTS Salinity meter. TDS conversion factor. in Koi Equipment Manuals and Technical Data SheetsI've also learnt that if I Google 1413 us/cm calibration fluid it's £35-£150, for 500ml but if you Google 1.413 mS/cm EC conductivity solution it's...12 replies | 185 view(s)
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29-01-2025, 10:08 PMTake it out and take it to your nearest machine shop. If you find somewhere to scan it in to CAD then you could send the plans off to a CNC shop, or...1 replies | 143 view(s)
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29-01-2025, 06:33 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Thermo Scientific Eutech Elite CTS Salinity meter. TDS conversion factor. in Koi Equipment Manuals and Technical Data SheetsDo I leave it high then because our water is from chalk aquafer so it's really hard with high TDS, I think if I recall correctly it's 340ppm out the...12 replies | 185 view(s)
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29-01-2025, 06:21 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Thermo Scientific Eutech Elite CTS Salinity meter. TDS conversion factor. in Koi Equipment Manuals and Technical Data SheetsI've emailed Thermo Scientific to see what they suggest and I've messaged Mike Snaden of Yume Koi, to see if what he does too. ... probably more...12 replies | 185 view(s)
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29-01-2025, 05:59 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Thermo Scientific Eutech Elite CTS Salinity meter. TDS conversion factor. in Koi Equipment Manuals and Technical Data SheetsAll read, thanks Sid. And theory understood. But what's the answer? So I set a salinity meter to the fresh water factor or the salt factor. ...or...12 replies | 185 view(s)
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29-01-2025, 12:58 AMAlburglar replied to a thread Thermo Scientific Eutech Elite CTS Salinity meter. TDS conversion factor. in Koi Equipment Manuals and Technical Data SheetsExplanation The equation for estimating TDS from \(EC\) is \(TDS(mg/L)=k\cdot EC(S/cm)\).* The conversion factor (\(k\)) is related to the water's...12 replies | 185 view(s)
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They look to be holding up well considering the temps. Holding mine at 10C, not fed since 13th...