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Today, 08:07 AMGood on indoor aquariums..no good on the pond window as has put scratches on the outside of mine. Any little spec of something being on the glass...1 replies | 477 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:10 PMAlburglar replied to a thread 2” returs from BD and skimmer in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesYes it's possible that the filter could drain faster than the pond can replenish it. You could buy an adjustable vari pump and turn it up or down to...7 replies | 163 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:00 PMExcellent. I'll send you a private message to discuss6 replies | 238 view(s)
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Yesterday, 02:36 PMHi Brian, Sorry about the long delay in getting back to you, I got distracted somewhat as life gets in the way sometimes. Do you still have the...6 replies | 238 view(s)
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23-04-2025, 01:25 PMAlburglar replied to a thread 2” returs from BD and skimmer in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesA bit confused here, I think you may have a few terms muddled up, but: From what I can make out, I don't think anything you're about to do is going...7 replies | 163 view(s)
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21-04-2025, 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 | 117 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 04:41 PMOase drums seem as good as any.19 replies | 1246 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 | 1365 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 12:51 AM2nd hand draco, must be ancient. Still going.19 replies | 1246 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 | 492 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 | 492 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 | 492 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...27 replies | 16179 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...14 replies | 1409 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...14 replies | 1409 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 | 773331 view(s)
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16-04-2025, 12:58 PMLovely looking fish. Must be some Londoners keen to help...11 replies | 4351 view(s)
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16-04-2025, 12:57 PMHi Brian, Got any photos?6 replies | 238 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 | 1422 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 | 2531 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 | 6606 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 | 1422 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 | 5118 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...9 replies | 435 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 | 5118 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 | 5118 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 | 1422 view(s)
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12-04-2025, 05:03 PMLocation required. Photos really help11 replies | 4351 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.9 replies | 435 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 | 390 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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