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Today, 11:50 AMPond still covered with 25mm polycarb in the South East, water temp 12.5C (should go higher today as forecast is 17C here). ASHP was set to...11990 replies | 745586 view(s)
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Today, 12:39 AMRS2OOO replied to a thread Amalgam UV owners - how long does yours need to stay on per day? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationPretty sure I read turning them on and off all the time reduces lifespan. I run mine April to November and generally leave it on for 3 weeks then...6 replies | 89 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:35 PMAlburglar started a thread Amalgam UV owners - how long does yours need to stay on per day? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration...so I plopped a 40w Amalgam UV in the up pipe of the bottom drain for now. But wow, it has made the water crystal clear. Definitely worth the...6 replies | 89 view(s)
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25-03-2025, 04:38 AM...didn't notice them flashing until I took the covers off!5 replies | 491 view(s)
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24-03-2025, 07:35 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Draco 25 exterior motor conversion in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationGot a part no. For your corsa motor John?5 replies | 259 view(s)
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24-03-2025, 06:39 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Outburst of issues - help with microscope findings in Koi Hospital A+EThose images don't show any parasites. Just skin and oxygen bubbles etc. You are right to look for movement. Looking at those images, is still...2 replies | 1081 view(s)
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24-03-2025, 06:33 PMIt's just that time of year. Everyone will be treating for parasites this week or the next.5 replies | 332 view(s)
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24-03-2025, 05:28 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Bottom drain line and rodding point in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesWhere did you get the 100mm pipe from. I've been looking for some. Can't find anything in the UK in between 110mm /4" and 90mm. 3.5" is available in...3 replies | 919 view(s)
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24-03-2025, 05:26 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Bottom drain line and rodding point in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesA rodding point is very sensible. What you are doing Sounds ideal. Be aware that a swept 90 is better for rodding also.3 replies | 919 view(s)
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24-03-2025, 05:21 PMNotele, are you a bot? AI style answer, resurrecting a thread from 2018.14 replies | 3084 view(s)
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24-03-2025, 05:19 PMAller Aqua Primo £42.50 for 25kg https://bulkfishpellets.co.uk/collec...ler-aqua-primo £1.70 per kilo.11 replies | 1706 view(s)
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24-03-2025, 04:33 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesAnd last year's Cuttlebrook Tosai that had dropsy all summer. Is out and about! Didn't think he was gonna make it through winter.867 replies | 82603 view(s)
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24-03-2025, 04:30 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesBloody Dainichi Kohaku has bonked his head and is now a reverse tancho! On the plus side. Amalgam UVs are definitely worth the money.867 replies | 82603 view(s)
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21-03-2025, 05:10 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI've also been clearing the site around the pond of leaves and weeds and started to level the ground in preparation for a concrete pad and path to...867 replies | 82603 view(s)
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21-03-2025, 04:59 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesAnd the covers are off!867 replies | 82603 view(s)
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21-03-2025, 04:57 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesAir bar is so good, I can't see my fish at this end of the pond! Might have to get a smaller air pump. This one is a 50. It definitely needs a...867 replies | 82603 view(s)
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20-03-2025, 08:34 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries...whilst inspecting the drum mesh it has sprung a couple of holes, so I ordered a new one. People on here has recommended both 'mesh direct' and...867 replies | 82603 view(s)
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20-03-2025, 08:14 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesAnother Fail Piece of shite. My PH meter was as going doolally from pulsing from anything from 0 to 15. I thought that was shite, but no. Watching...867 replies | 82603 view(s)
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19-03-2025, 07:26 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Sump pump level switch in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtrationhttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186938147976?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=majj2wtyqj6&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=vp0n2HjERMG&var=694996917295&wi...7 replies | 1485 view(s)
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19-03-2025, 01:50 PMRS2OOO replied to a thread Draco Solum 16 drum motor failure in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI really should read the whole thread for context before bursting out laughing at the size of your tiny shafts lol :D37 replies | 10830 view(s)
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19-03-2025, 12:13 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Raised sleeper pond overflow without a skimmer in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThis is what I have. You might have to use the floating tube type....16 replies | 2281 view(s)
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19-03-2025, 12:10 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Raised sleeper pond overflow without a skimmer in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesYeah don't put a slide valve on anything important.16 replies | 2281 view(s)
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19-03-2025, 12:40 AMAlburglar replied to a thread Raised sleeper pond overflow without a skimmer in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesOne thing is for sure, if you find a 3" isn't enough, at any point in the future, you'll regret not going 4". ...and the Nexus was surely designed...16 replies | 2281 view(s)
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18-03-2025, 07:35 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Raised sleeper pond overflow without a skimmer in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesYou might regret not having a skimmer. They suck all the protein foam and oils (from your Koi food) off the surface. Much more use than a mid...16 replies | 2281 view(s)
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17-03-2025, 11:01 AMAny chance you could tell him you've had a change of circumstances and would he honour a credit note for a replacement koi when you are ready in the...6 replies | 2289 view(s)
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16-03-2025, 11:31 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThis was a fail. Just noticed a scratch on the outside of the glass. Used these types of cleaners for years on aquariums and never had an issue....867 replies | 82603 view(s)
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16-03-2025, 09:41 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Looking to sell a collection of Koi due to pond dismantle in Koi and Pond Equipment for Sale... Location will help narrow the field too.4 replies | 1705 view(s)
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16-03-2025, 09:40 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Looking to sell a collection of Koi due to pond dismantle in Koi and Pond Equipment for SaleThe fish, generally go in a bag with some water and air,.much like a goldfish from a shop would, but on a larger scale. You can pretty much leave...4 replies | 1705 view(s)
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16-03-2025, 09:31 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Looking to sell a collection of Koi due to pond dismantle in Koi and Pond Equipment for SaleYeah it's very diifficult to price smaller Koi without an idea of genetics (what breeder) and how old it is etc. Photos and lengths will be a good...4 replies | 1705 view(s)
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16-03-2025, 02:45 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Hajiro currently at Exclusively Koi in Koi and Pond Equipment for SaleIs the Showa at exclusively Koi, they may trade.6 replies | 2289 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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