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22-03-2023, 10:34 PM...I had a bit of an enforced spring clean the other day. The mechanical side of the filter was backing up and overflowing and half the IBC pond had...17 replies | 219 view(s)
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22-03-2023, 10:09 PMPp bath dosage for fish is 1gram per 10 litres for 7 minutes. For sterilising equipment the sky's the limit really. You could double that, but...17 replies | 219 view(s)
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22-03-2023, 06:51 PMhttps://youtu.be/VS1HuwKYtYw Apologies for the blokes voice.88 replies | 3939 view(s)
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22-03-2023, 05:37 PMI've seen a few large monster aquarium tanks with windows into the moving bed. It's quite mesmerizing watching it turn over constantly.88 replies | 3939 view(s)
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21-03-2023, 06:02 PMActually, arguably then, you could probably never have too large a moving bed, because the pond can only support a finite amount of bacteria to live...88 replies | 3939 view(s)
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21-03-2023, 05:47 PMI would have a think about how big the moving bed section needs to be. Sizing it properly for the pond/ stocking/ intended feed will be worth...88 replies | 3939 view(s)
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19-03-2023, 11:23 PMAll nice, but that Goshiki is special.18 replies | 261 view(s)
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19-03-2023, 07:46 PMYeah, if it's going in the drum perhaps having it on the dirty side would make more sense. Skimmer would be ideal.6 replies | 225 view(s)
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19-03-2023, 07:36 PMCut and paste from t'internet but makes sense to me. Be cheaper to put shade over the pond, if your 80w isn't touching the sides: Ornamental...8 replies | 112 view(s)
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19-03-2023, 05:48 PMWhat dealer isn't Quarantining effectively? I'd want to avoid them.20 replies | 703 view(s)
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19-03-2023, 05:39 PMIt isn't really worth worrying about where the bad bacteria has come from. It could've been anything! Usually bad water is the catalyst driving...20 replies | 703 view(s)
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18-03-2023, 09:13 PMCould be Kikusui if that comes through as Beni. It could do if it hasn't seen much sunshine. Nice looking chap either way.2 replies | 88 view(s)
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17-03-2023, 09:04 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI had to get inventive here as the upright needed to be exactly where one of the concrete posts was. It's worked out ok. It sits nicely on the post...565 replies | 26206 view(s)
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17-03-2023, 09:00 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesIt was very muddy in the rain, but I got three corners done at least, which will set me up nicely for finishing it another day. The long side will...565 replies | 26206 view(s)
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17-03-2023, 08:54 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThey're not ideal for the upright posts, but the cost of timber is crazy, so I'll make do. I packed down some hardcore and filled post holes with...565 replies | 26206 view(s)
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17-03-2023, 07:55 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesRain stopped me doing any fibreglassing today, but all was not lost... I picked up some freebies the other day. These were going in the bin so I...565 replies | 26206 view(s)
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16-03-2023, 07:12 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesMade a start on fibreglassimg all the 50mm insulation in.565 replies | 26206 view(s)
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15-03-2023, 07:58 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesFinally, some good weather and the bottom row is all insulated now.565 replies | 26206 view(s)
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14-03-2023, 02:02 PMYes it seems like it's pumping out faster than its gravity feeding in, your 4 inch bottom drain shouldn't be struggling at 1000L per hour. My first...7 replies | 194 view(s)
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09-03-2023, 01:49 AMAlburglar replied to a thread Water Purifiers / Dechlorinators - Info & Ideas in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI've heard anecdotally that chlorine in tap water will have 'gassed off' after standing for five days. I've never tested the theory though. I'm...96 replies | 6797 view(s)
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08-03-2023, 02:19 PMEasypod after a sieve would be good for a small pond. You could always add a shower, later, if it struggled.14 replies | 958 view(s)
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28-02-2023, 03:00 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesBottom row are all fibreglassed now. They taper down to nothing so that I don't have try mess about trying to fibreglass a 50mm return at current...565 replies | 26206 view(s)
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27-02-2023, 05:21 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesMiddle row of insulation is bonded on. Bottom row is cut and chop strand mat is cut and ready to go to!565 replies | 26206 view(s)
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25-02-2023, 12:11 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesAgreed. No rodents will be nibbling my insulation, that's for sure.565 replies | 26206 view(s)
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24-02-2023, 03:17 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI've got the Fibreglass laid onto the middle row insulation pieces. There are less than the top row because I had already insulated the bottom and...565 replies | 26206 view(s)
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23-02-2023, 01:30 AMThere must be some published scientific papers somewhere on t'internet. The closest I can find is all anecdotal summaries like this one below, and...17 replies | 460 view(s)
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23-02-2023, 01:11 AMNever heard of a protein shower before? Does it skim off the foam before returning the water to the pond some how? Edit: Googled it and answered...410 replies | 24542 view(s)
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23-02-2023, 01:08 AMThe only sure fire way to boost bacteria is to get some mature media, fishless cycling with ammonia or just add the fish gradually. A mature pond...17 replies | 460 view(s)
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23-02-2023, 01:05 AMI've always been sceptical. Practical Fish Keeping magazine says: "How can I speed up the maturation process? Controversial research...17 replies | 460 view(s)
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23-02-2023, 12:48 AMAlburglar replied to a thread 16 small Koi for rehoming - from Catford SE6 in Koi and Pond Equipment Offered or Wanted for FreeAre they are koi? I think people will need a couple of better pics. If you net one of two and take a photo of them on their side in the net you may...1 replies | 156 view(s)
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21-03-2023
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19-03-2023
- 11:18 PM - Alburglar clicked Thanks for this post: Measure up and pics by Whitey79Doitsu karashigoi 62cm...
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