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Today, 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...8 replies | 87 view(s)
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Today, 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/ .......8 replies | 87 view(s)
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Today, 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...8 replies | 87 view(s)
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Yesterday, 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...8 replies | 87 view(s)
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Yesterday, 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 | 380 view(s)
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Yesterday, 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...8 replies | 87 view(s)
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Yesterday, 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...8 replies | 87 view(s)
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Yesterday, 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 | 380 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 | 145 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 | 212 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 | 420 view(s)
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07-02-2025, 04:44 PMShow us a picture of the best ones then, you flirt.20 replies | 420 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 | 788 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 | 106 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 | 420 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 | 75131 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 | 75131 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 | 75131 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 | 420 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 | 263 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 | 167 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 | 399 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 | 167 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 | 399 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 | 167 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 | 167 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 | 230 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 | 230 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 | 193 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 | 193 view(s)
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Thanks all, some great suggestions. I have loads of white vinegar so will give that a try...