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Yesterday, 06:13 PMIf you build it with ledges all the way round you could use plastic pallets. They are very hard wearing and many Japanese breeders use them to cover...1 replies | 42 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 04:41 PMOase drums seem as good as any.19 replies | 937 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 12:55 AMI hate my slide valves, they leak if you use them. I would swap them for ball valves if I could fit them in I just can't.8 replies | 218 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 12:51 AM2nd hand draco, must be ancient. Still going.19 replies | 937 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 12:32 AMAlburglar replied to a thread Measuring Water Volume Using the salt method and TDS meter. in General Koi Carp ChatSo my initial TDS reading was actually 301ppm. I added 50kg salt and 24hrs later pond TDS was 3690ppm. 3.690 -0.301 = 3.389 50000 ÷ 3.389 = 14754...2 replies | 51 view(s)
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19-04-2025, 11:45 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Measuring Water Volume Using the salt method and TDS meter. in General Koi Carp ChatHow I got there, and ended up with 0.75% salt in the pond, was a long and winding road, LOL. But you can learn from my errors. Why did I bother:...2 replies | 51 view(s)
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19-04-2025, 11:38 PMAlburglar started a thread Measuring Water Volume Using the salt method and TDS meter. in General Koi Carp ChatSo, I could just skip to the end result but I'm gonna post up my various different attempts just to show you how wildly different results you'll get...2 replies | 51 view(s)
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19-04-2025, 08:33 PMRegarding the Orea float, at 33% protein The Koi will want more protein than that over the summer, but if you regularly feed them treats like...13 replies | 13868 view(s)
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19-04-2025, 12:19 PMI don't think that is the case and even if it was 2.9 would be massively high in a Koi pond. It is more likely that Lo would mean somewhere in the...13 replies | 1330 view(s)
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16-04-2025, 06:18 PMThat Nitrite is crazy, and so is the ammonia range. I'm assuming a typo? You're aiming for as close to zero as possible,. certainly not over 0.25ppm...13 replies | 1330 view(s)
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16-04-2025, 04:24 PMPond has been holding between 16C and 15.5C since the Weekend. (Still covered at night). Currently at 15.5C. This pond cannot hold temps like...12005 replies | 770824 view(s)
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16-04-2025, 12:58 PMLovely looking fish. Must be some Londoners keen to help...8 replies | 4121 view(s)
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16-04-2025, 12:57 PMHi Brian, Got any photos?2 replies | 124 view(s)
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14-04-2025, 09:08 PMIf you want a few Koi you'll need at least 5000litre or 1000 gallons for 3 or 4 adult fish and a major rethink of filtration.5 replies | 1359 view(s)
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14-04-2025, 06:25 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Thermo Scientific Eutech Elite CTS Salinity meter. TDS conversion factor. in Koi Equipment Manuals and Technical Data Sheets...and after all that, I am still getting better results, closer to the calibration fluid with, slightly better than cheapo, D-D solutions TDS meter,...13 replies | 2428 view(s)
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14-04-2025, 05:52 PMEssential stock check in March, ready for the season, from my limited experience: Test kits Supaverm (amazing stuff) 100kg salt (enough to get...20 replies | 6553 view(s)
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12-04-2025, 09:07 PMFor one Koi, yeah probably. If I was you, I'd look into an easy pod.5 replies | 1359 view(s)
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12-04-2025, 09:05 PMAlburglar replied to a thread 8000 litre raised sleeper pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI put a 4" hole in the bottom of mine and used a 6" to 4" rubber boot to covert to 4", so could convert to anything from there. The 6" end slides...16 replies | 4835 view(s)
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12-04-2025, 08:20 PMRS2OOO replied to a thread Bubbles in return with two pumps but not with one in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationJust to get my head round this are you saying: With the air turned off you can run either of the pumps or both of the pumps at full power and not...6 replies | 318 view(s)
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12-04-2025, 05:12 PMAlburglar replied to a thread 8000 litre raised sleeper pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesPut a proper ball valve on your bottom drain before the filtration.16 replies | 4835 view(s)
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12-04-2025, 05:11 PMAlburglar replied to a thread 8000 litre raised sleeper pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesSounds like a great plan. 2" would be best if you can.16 replies | 4835 view(s)
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12-04-2025, 05:06 PMYou just need a concrete collar as a foundation for the sleepers.5 replies | 1359 view(s)
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12-04-2025, 05:03 PMLocation required. Photos really help8 replies | 4121 view(s)
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12-04-2025, 05:02 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Bubbles in return with two pumps but not with one in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationSounds like one is letting air in and the other isn't.6 replies | 318 view(s)
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12-04-2025, 04:58 PMHave you got the big rubber seal in the correct position? They are a bastard to put back and keep the seal in the right place.1 replies | 318 view(s)
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12-04-2025, 04:57 PMDiy job probably if the cetus won't fit. Most are pump fed iirc1 replies | 229 view(s)
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12-04-2025, 04:55 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Spazzle/lute with extending/telescopic handle - recommendation in General Koi Carp ChateBay is full of them. Search for concrete float. Extendable or long reach.4 replies | 2480 view(s)
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12-04-2025, 04:52 PMHave a s search on here. Someone was using a sludge treatment after blanket weed treatment and it was working well.2 replies | 365 view(s)
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12-04-2025, 03:31 PMI'm definitely going to go down the same route.6 replies | 6294 view(s)
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12-04-2025, 03:28 PMI split a pipe and put it round like a collar to stop it getting knocked about6 replies | 1745 view(s)
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3070 Gallons. 4" Bottom Drain and Skimmer. Draco Solum 16 Drum. Anoxic Filtration. Air lift returns.
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20-04-2025
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- 08:36 PM - GaryMoz clicked Thanks for this post: 2025 Cost/Kg survey by AlburglarRegarding the Orea...
- 12:28 PM - Ajm clicked Thanks for this post: Test Results by AlburglarI don't think that is...
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- 01:16 PM - Benjaminb91 clicked Thanks for this post: Compact gravity sieve/pre-filter? by AlburglarDiy job probably if the...
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- 09:57 PM - Alburglar clicked Thanks for this post: 8000 litre raised sleeper pond build by K3vinjam3sSo got the base all...
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- 05:07 PM - Alburglar clicked Thanks for this post: New Natural look koi pond build by james9489Been a while! Back on...
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