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Yesterday, 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...6 replies | 82 view(s)
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Yesterday, 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 | 9809 view(s)
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Yesterday, 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....11 replies | 168 view(s)
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Yesterday, 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.11 replies | 168 view(s)
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Yesterday, 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...11 replies | 168 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...11 replies | 168 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 | 390 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....859 replies | 79876 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 | 201 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 | 201 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 | 201 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 | 390 view(s)
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15-03-2025, 12:54 PMI used to have ducks and their ducklings every year until we got the cat. It was nice but they used to shit EVERYWHERE!4 replies | 361 view(s)
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15-03-2025, 12:51 PMDon't be fooled. Just dropped down under 8 to 7.8 again today. Don't think I'll be taking my covers off till April looking at this forecast.11989 replies | 742538 view(s)
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15-03-2025, 12:46 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Free koi for rehoming Croydon in Koi and Pond Equipment Offered or Wanted for FreeThat's some nice looking fukurin! Maybe a Chagoi / karashi? Looks like a Mukashin Ogon lurking underneath...9 replies | 508 view(s)
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14-03-2025, 09:47 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesTrouble is 110mm soil pipe caps, don't fit inside a 110mm pipe! They only fit inside the end that connects pipes together. WTF! Anyway, I cut a...859 replies | 79876 view(s)
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14-03-2025, 09:40 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesAll 3 bulbs work but only one ballast, so I came up with this, which I thought would sit inside the rodding pipe I have in the bottom drain, before...859 replies | 79876 view(s)
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14-03-2025, 09:38 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI had two used bulbs and neither appeared to work, so I bought a new one. Still didn't work so after a short weep, I thought maybe it needs its own...859 replies | 79876 view(s)
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14-03-2025, 09:27 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI need a proper UV on the pond, so today was the day to sort out the birds nest of UVs that 'might work'...859 replies | 79876 view(s)
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13-03-2025, 08:22 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Free koi for rehoming Croydon in Koi and Pond Equipment Offered or Wanted for FreePhotos will help alot.9 replies | 508 view(s)
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13-03-2025, 08:20 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Identify this and how to treat? in Koi Health, Disease and Medication ForumUnless anyone else has a better idea, I'd say it's Probably carp pox. If so, there's nothing you can do about it, but it will probably go away when...4 replies | 339 view(s)
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13-03-2025, 07:37 PMIt's there any music that can be heard playing in the background? Sent from my Pixel 9 Pro using Tapatalk3 replies | 472 view(s)
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13-03-2025, 01:52 PMDropsy is the symptoms of what can be all sorts of causes. Heat and salt probably being the only thing that will help those symptoms The cause will...2 replies | 372 view(s)
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13-03-2025, 01:10 PMFibreglass it properly. I can't stand the thought of those epoxy paints the yanks use to do their plywood tanks. YouTube is full of leaking ones,...2 replies | 272 view(s)
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13-03-2025, 10:14 AMI don't know much about sealing ponds with epoxy. I have heard scenarios where it hasn't stood the test of time, but I'm sure there's lots of ponds...2 replies | 272 view(s)
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13-03-2025, 10:02 AMRS2OOO replied to a thread Best Options for Podium Steps Hire? in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI reckon it would work out cheaper to buy 2nd hand and re-sell on completion, as opposed to hiring. There's always loads on eBay. A few years back...3 replies | 353 view(s)
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12-03-2025, 06:16 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesA splash of colour at the window.859 replies | 79876 view(s)
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12-03-2025, 04:28 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI also put a cheap Chinese UV in the drum 22W submersible, should keep the screen clean.859 replies | 79876 view(s)
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12-03-2025, 04:25 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesChuffed with these. Dainichi Kohaku is 29cm The Sakai Sanke has a huge frame. Hopefully it will be a beast. 33cm859 replies | 79876 view(s)
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12-03-2025, 03:33 PM10+ days since ASHP last kicked in, been set at 10C, now set to 10.5C. The warm weekend took pond up to 11.5C and as of last night it was still...11989 replies | 742538 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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