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Yesterday, 07:45 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Does anyone know how to stick pebbles to plastic in a pond? in Pond DIY Tips and Tricks - DIY ProjectsThese days you can also buy sheets of liner with stones set in. I think the idea is to lay them on the pond floor rather that substrate. That should...2 replies | 85 view(s)
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Yesterday, 06:11 PMMaybe try the HGV hard-line stuff then. Dirt cheap. Built for lorry brakes so will last forever. Plenty of people use it, but I'm not sure what they...8 replies | 348 view(s)
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16-02-2025, 09:22 PM£12.99 for 15m if you don't buy it with Koi written on it. ...8 replies | 348 view(s)
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16-02-2025, 09:15 PMAsides from swapping out a drum for a sieve The next option is usually a nexus off the bottom drain, but with two drains, that's two nexus. Plus...6 replies | 1071 view(s)
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15-02-2025, 10:15 PMBig Drum, big anoxic filter. Air lift returns. Sit back and enjoy the pond. If it's too late to include the air returns, swap out air lifts for...6 replies | 1071 view(s)
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15-02-2025, 10:07 PMI run 8mm on 60's no issues. If I was going up 100plus I'd be looking at 10mm, which is still cheaply available as workshop rubber airline like the...8 replies | 348 view(s)
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14-02-2025, 10:30 AMAlburglar replied to a thread Just when you thought it was safe to come back on the forum in Non - Koi ChatTrouble is, you don't know what works until you've got fish in the pond. The Internet helps you decide a plan, but there's plenty of ways to skin a...15 replies | 393 view(s)
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14-02-2025, 10:14 AMRS2OOO replied to a thread Brick / Decorative Facing Block Cleaner recommendations in General Koi Carp ChatIs that the same as household bleach? Think the main ingredient for bleach is sodium hypochlorite, but bleach has other stuff too which might...15 replies | 475 view(s)
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13-02-2025, 08:06 PMRS2OOO replied to a thread Brick / Decorative Facing Block Cleaner recommendations in General Koi Carp ChatThanks all, some great suggestions. I have loads of white vinegar so will give that a try first, right time of year for it as pond is covered and...15 replies | 475 view(s)
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13-02-2025, 06:45 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Brick / Decorative Facing Block Cleaner recommendations in General Koi Carp ChatThis one is ph neutral but it's £80! BuildKleen mortar and brick cleaner. https://acute.uk.com/product/mortar-and-brick-cleaner-20-litre/ .......15 replies | 475 view(s)
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13-02-2025, 01:49 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Brick / Decorative Facing Block Cleaner recommendations in General Koi Carp ChatBoth white vinegar and brick acid would have the same affect if they got in the pond. Depending on quantity they would start to lower the pH. Brick...15 replies | 475 view(s)
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12-02-2025, 10:43 PMRS2OOO replied to a thread Brick / Decorative Facing Block Cleaner recommendations in General Koi Carp ChatI already tried jet washing it. What you are seeing in the pic is after the 140 bar jet wash. The blackish looking stuff I think is black...15 replies | 475 view(s)
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12-02-2025, 10:42 PMLast time I heard he was going up and down the country sneaking around people's gardens......... ..... And closing their outdoor socket lids!...23 replies | 652 view(s)
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12-02-2025, 06:02 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Brick / Decorative Facing Block Cleaner recommendations in General Koi Carp ChatBrick acid and a stiff paint brush or better a car detailing brush on the sides, to work the stuff in to the contours before a jet wash. Copings...15 replies | 475 view(s)
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12-02-2025, 05:00 PMRS2OOO started a thread Brick / Decorative Facing Block Cleaner recommendations in General Koi Carp ChatIs someone able to recommend a good product for cleaning my pond's decorative blockwork? It has suddenly got really bad now and looks a right...15 replies | 475 view(s)
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12-02-2025, 11:53 AMGood to see you back AJ. You need to get back into it.... The Koi always seemed to be your retreat from the daily tribulations of life, would be...23 replies | 652 view(s)
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11-02-2025, 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 | 282 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 | 1883 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 | 604 view(s)
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07-02-2025, 04:44 PMShow us a picture of the best ones then, you flirt.20 replies | 604 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 nicely21 replies | 2129 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 | 594 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 | 604 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 | 76269 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 | 76269 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 | 76269 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 | 604 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 | 467 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 | 248 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 | 1436 view(s)
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