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Today, 01:27 AMI've used the generic version of the one RS2000 posted up, bought from discount leisure products, dirt cheap and just as the good as the branded...5 replies | 141 view(s)
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Today, 01:11 AMI've used almost everything. Charles Austen,. yamitsu, HiBlow, etc etc The Hailea air pumps are bullet proof, serviceable, (not the old blue v60...4 replies | 112 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:47 PMI may be a stick in the mud, but I hate aerated bottom drains. They ruin the surface tension of the water and spoil the view of the fish, So you...8 replies | 179 view(s)
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Yesterday, 12:49 PMSounds like it's working then. I didn't actually have a plug to suit, all mine had 5.5mm ends on. Ended up buying one, which has arrived now, so...20 replies | 1225 view(s)
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22-01-2025, 02:33 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Formalin & Malachite Green almost worked, what next? in Koi Health, Disease and Medication ForumIf you give us your actual test figures often issues can be identified or eliminated, before generic 'possible' answers are offered. Some...4 replies | 436 view(s)
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22-01-2025, 02:04 PMI'd still stick with kingspan for the sides. The pond is small, the liner is flexible, I don't think there will be any issues. Part of my...14 replies | 564 view(s)
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20-01-2025, 02:38 PMRS2OOO replied to a thread Formalin & Malachite Green almost worked, what next? in Koi Health, Disease and Medication ForumIf the Koi aren't showing any other symptoms such as flashing, an issue with poor water conditions at some point would still be my suspicion. What...4 replies | 436 view(s)
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20-01-2025, 02:32 PMThis is the quality stuff that lasts: https://sandckoi.co.uk/product/1-5-inch-high-quality-black-flexible-pipe-per-metre/ I haven't shopped...5 replies | 141 view(s)
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18-01-2025, 08:30 PMDunno about expanded polystyrene. It doesn't biodegrade as such, but it does breakdown, basically to a dust of micro plastics. Normal polystyrene...14 replies | 564 view(s)
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17-01-2025, 07:24 PM...they all need calibrating every so often.20 replies | 1225 view(s)
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17-01-2025, 02:46 PMSomeone else can hopefully advise how the kingspan copes with crush forces, I've never used it for a base but I know many people do and I've never...14 replies | 564 view(s)
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17-01-2025, 11:11 AMA retro bottom drain would work, but if digging is an absolute no-go, then your first idea to have it coming through the side of the bottom sleeper...14 replies | 564 view(s)
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17-01-2025, 08:34 AMGo 2inch. You can always adapt to suit filters later.3 replies | 157 view(s)
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16-01-2025, 06:17 PM3" bottom drains are readily available, I just did a quick google search and a handful came up. I couldn't tell you which one is best, I would expect...14 replies | 564 view(s)
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16-01-2025, 02:11 PMBlimey that's cheap, good luck and hope it works out. At that price it may not come with a wash pump for cleaning so double check if it needs one...15 replies | 973 view(s)
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16-01-2025, 10:23 AMNot familiar with the scheme personally, but this is what AI said when I asked: The UK government's ECO4 scheme provides grants to help homeowners...2 replies | 9752 view(s)
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16-01-2025, 10:20 AMNo, Just searched the web for 2nd hand drums and it was the first one I found. I didn't read the advert so don't know if its any good, point was just...15 replies | 973 view(s)
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16-01-2025, 12:22 AMAgreed. There is a guy in another group closing down and selling everything as a job lot, literally everything, from his pond cladding and coping...15 replies | 973 view(s)
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15-01-2025, 06:09 PMLooks good for the money. I have a £40 aquascape wifi thermometer with an app. Working well so far. A couple of us will be testing out a cheap...11980 replies | 691370 view(s)
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15-01-2025, 05:51 PMLoad them to a site like imgbb then you can insert a 'bb code' link Or other use this site through the Tapatalk app5 replies | 207 view(s)
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15-01-2025, 04:59 PMI bought a filtreau drum, with high pressure pump and with amalgam UV, the other day. £350. I only needed the UV, but now I have a spare drum!...15 replies | 973 view(s)
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15-01-2025, 04:54 PMIf you need to offload the tank. Anywhere near Kent?7 replies | 328 view(s)
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15-01-2025, 04:32 PMWelcome to the forum. As per other opinions, I don't think bead filters would be my choice as a sole method of filtration on a large pond. I'm...15 replies | 973 view(s)
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15-01-2025, 04:23 PMWelcome, Would love to see some pics of your Koi and Pond if you have any.5 replies | 207 view(s)
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14-01-2025, 09:19 PMMine arrived the other day. Plug is ridiculous, as expected. Good news is the plug is 6V 100ma, which means the device only draws 100ma, which means...20 replies | 1225 view(s)
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14-01-2025, 08:54 PMNexus will be a pleasure to maintain compared to a multibay.5 replies | 173 view(s)
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14-01-2025, 08:51 PM1. Normally Always 4 inch if it will fit. You will always have the option to reduce down if needs be... On 500gal tank with a pod... possibly...7 replies | 328 view(s)
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13-01-2025, 12:46 AMRS2OOO replied to a thread Formalin & Malachite Green almost worked, what next? in Koi Health, Disease and Medication ForumIn healthy water, healthy fish can overcome a bit of fungus by themselves with no treatment. For multiple fish to have fungus, assuming it isn't...4 replies | 436 view(s)
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12-01-2025, 08:53 PMI'd just keep them mixed. No harm in it.3 replies | 212 view(s)
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12-01-2025, 06:42 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Adding Extra filtration after nexus/pump fed filter in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationA very experienced hobbiest with many visits to Japan under his belt, told me that a Japanese breeder told him once that oyster shells only work when...6 replies | 818 view(s)
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2660 Gallons. 4" Bottom Drain and Skimmer. Draco Solum 16 Drum. Anoxic Filtration. Air lift returns.
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