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Today, 11:56 AMPond still covered, currently 11.6C Been really mild this year as far as pond temps go. Currently feeding once a day, once it hits 12C feeding...11804 replies | 574001 view(s)
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Yesterday, 03:28 PMLocation could be a factor, but I've had quality koi for sale for months before they've sold in the past, even in the £40 - £60 range. My 45cm...8 replies | 1091 view(s)
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Yesterday, 02:50 PMI'd love to do this every year, but find it so difficult to move them on once they've grown. Find it hard to part with fish knowing you are likely...8 replies | 1091 view(s)
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26-03-2024, 07:30 PMI run 500w stainless aquarium heaters on plug in temp controller. Via a timer, hour on hour off, so nothing gets too hot. Ideally You need approx 1w...2 replies | 1808 view(s)
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26-03-2024, 07:20 PMHad you moved it out of the water? Otherwise, Not heard of that before, sorry.4 replies | 2056 view(s)
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26-03-2024, 06:37 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Pond revamp, advice needed please in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesNice garden! Are you planning to add fish to the system then?2 replies | 1182 view(s)
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25-03-2024, 08:07 PMIs that a Draco Drum? I was advised to set mine up so the waste chute acted as the overflow. Works a treat. ...Actually I'm pretty sure it was...503 replies | 39793 view(s)
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25-03-2024, 07:59 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesWell that's the cross members form the winter covers finished just in time for spring!803 replies | 52650 view(s)
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25-03-2024, 11:49 AMRS2OOO replied to a thread RS2OOO's New Pond Recommissioning Project! in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesWall now built. Was a bit of a rush in the end as it started drizzling with just 1.5 courses left to lay, then started chucking it down with just the...298 replies | 15285 view(s)
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25-03-2024, 11:42 AMAlburglar replied to a thread Carbon water filters WITHOUT THE KOI TAX! in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationPut it all together and it will look like this and you'll have saved £100-£180 easily, maybe more depending on how much you get your carbon for.22 replies | 823 view(s)
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25-03-2024, 10:09 AMAlburglar replied to a thread Carbon water filters WITHOUT THE KOI TAX! in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationAfter a lot of tooing and froing. The company wanted the 3 extra bottles back! However, they are now ridiculously cheap on eBay here is the link....22 replies | 823 view(s)
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23-03-2024, 07:58 PMRS2OOO replied to a thread RS2OOO's New Pond Recommissioning Project! in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesGot it finished today, yay. Rain was promised but it held off and then chucked it down with 3 blocks left to lay. Managed to get them laid and...298 replies | 15285 view(s)
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22-03-2024, 08:12 PMRS2OOO replied to a thread RS2OOO's New Pond Recommissioning Project! in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI think I'm just going to build the wall up and leave a window at soil level to slot the ASHP into the gap. Its wider than the width of the blocks...298 replies | 15285 view(s)
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22-03-2024, 04:53 PMRS2OOO replied to a thread RS2OOO's New Pond Recommissioning Project! in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesRetaining wall progress so far. Had to stop work as I hurt my back, which is better now so hoping rain holds off so I can finish off tomorrow. ...298 replies | 15285 view(s)
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22-03-2024, 10:23 AMI'm guessing here, but I think the base of the tree has been in too much contact with surrounding soil. It wasn't necessarily planted too deeply,...26 replies | 3675 view(s)
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21-03-2024, 09:26 PM6 years on and my cheap Acer from Asda is dead. It looked fantastic last year, went into Autumn and winter with no issues, but I noticed today it...26 replies | 3675 view(s)
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21-03-2024, 10:40 AMAppreciate the difficulties in paying out for stuff when your own survival needs to come first, but when the time comes to replace your current kit...33 replies | 2164 view(s)
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20-03-2024, 12:38 PMSorry I didn't reply sooner, I usually rely on phone notifications to see if someone's replied. I'm reasonably sure the water parameters,...33 replies | 2164 view(s)
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20-03-2024, 11:46 AMRS2OOO replied to a thread 2022 Choice this year? What's yours? in Koi Carp Food and Feeding SystemsI don't rate the Saki Multi Season personally, probably nothing wrong with it just that I didn't witness anything special whilst using it. It does...49 replies | 3058 view(s)
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17-03-2024, 10:29 PMRS2OOO replied to a thread 2022 Choice this year? What's yours? in Koi Carp Food and Feeding SystemsI'm trying something different this Spring. Bought 10kg of this to try out as I've just started feeding after 2 months with minimal feeding. ...49 replies | 3058 view(s)
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14-03-2024, 03:44 PMAlburglar replied to a thread High PH - Co2 and Algae. in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration...or in reef tanks you simply put a light over your sump that comes on when your main tank light goes off, to lesson the swing. That could work if...4 replies | 554 view(s)
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14-03-2024, 02:04 PMTrolling again? The Japanese dealers all have microscopes and use the same treatments we do, more or less. I'm sure there's an just as many...6 replies | 1044 view(s)
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14-03-2024, 10:40 AMSaw in Smartin's signature that he has an Evolve 4000 combi which I think uses a Draco drum. Google searched it to see if it has a bypass, and the...4 replies | 889 view(s)
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13-03-2024, 04:43 PMDoes your drum not have a bypass facility? I bypassed mine for a week when treating for flukes. The bio side got filthy, especially the jap...4 replies | 889 view(s)
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11-03-2024, 04:11 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Carbon water filters WITHOUT THE KOI TAX! in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI'll check them out, but it needs to be 4" to 2 1/2" BSP Although 4" to 3" then 3" to 2 1/2" would work and still be half the price. ...until...22 replies | 823 view(s)
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11-03-2024, 02:46 PMI don't understand how feeding koi and the use of microscopes can be rolled into a single subject, surely they are two completely unrelated subjects?...6 replies | 1044 view(s)
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10-03-2024, 01:19 PMWhat was your GH and KH prior to adding bicarb / carbonate? You refer to there being no tap water in pond due to the excess rain. Rain has no...33 replies | 2164 view(s)
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10-03-2024, 01:10 PMSomething has been lost in translation here. Can you rephrase as I cannot understand what you are trying to ask?6 replies | 1044 view(s)
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08-03-2024, 04:43 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Carbon water filters WITHOUT THE KOI TAX! in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationErr, it appears that th supplier of the PVC reducing bush has trebled the price so that part is now £32 plus delivery! So I'll continue to shop...22 replies | 823 view(s)
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06-03-2024, 10:30 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Carbon water filters WITHOUT THE KOI TAX! in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThe 3/4 inlet and outlet are both at the top, but the distribution unit pipe has a strainer at the top of the internal tube and at the bottom of the...22 replies | 823 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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27-03-2024
- 09:25 AM - KPond clicked Thanks for this post: Pond revamp, advice needed please by AlburglarNice garden! Are you...
25-03-2024
- 08:03 PM - Alburglar clicked Thanks for this post: RS2OOO's New Pond Recommissioning Project! by RS2OOOWith the fence down the...
- 08:00 PM - Alburglar clicked Thanks for this post: RS2OOO's New Pond Recommissioning Project! by RS2OOORetaining wall progress...
16-03-2024
- 06:43 PM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: A figure looking through a microscope by AlburglarTrolling again? The...
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- 02:14 PM - Shropshire_Tom clicked Thanks for this post: A figure looking through a microscope by AlburglarTrolling again? The...
14-03-2024
- 07:56 PM - Maddog1 clicked Thanks for this post: A figure looking through a microscope by AlburglarTrolling again? The...
- 07:53 PM - Maddog1 clicked Thanks for this post: High PH - Co2 and Algae. by Alburglar...or in reef tanks you...
- 04:57 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: A figure looking through a microscope by AlburglarTrolling again? The...
- 04:57 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: High PH - Co2 and Algae. by Alburglar...or in reef tanks you...
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08-03-2024
- 07:02 PM - Shropshire_Tom clicked Thanks for this post: Carbon water filters WITHOUT THE KOI TAX! by AlburglarErr, it appears that th...
- 06:15 PM - Ajm clicked Thanks for this post: Carbon water filters WITHOUT THE KOI TAX! by AlburglarErr, it appears that th...
- 11:57 AM - Alburglar clicked Thanks for this post: Carbon water filters WITHOUT THE KOI TAX! by Shropshire_TomThe 3/4 inlet and outlet...
07-03-2024
- 10:26 AM - RS2OOO clicked Thanks for this post: RS2OOO's New Pond Recommissioning Project! by AlburglarNow for the issue with...
- 09:04 AM - Shropshire_Tom clicked Thanks for this post: Carbon water filters WITHOUT THE KOI TAX! by AlburglarThe 3/4 inlet and outlet...
06-03-2024
- 10:32 PM - Alburglar clicked Thanks for this post: Carbon water filters WITHOUT THE KOI TAX! by Shropshire_TomFor those whom don't...
- 10:17 PM - Alburglar clicked Thanks for this post: DIY moving bed filter by IanbJust finished and...
- 10:15 PM - Alburglar clicked Thanks for this post: RS2OOO's New Pond Recommissioning Project! by RS2OOOAnd from the outside: ...
- 10:13 PM - Alburglar clicked Thanks for this post: RS2OOO's New Pond Recommissioning Project! by RS2OOOMy plan now is to leave...
01-03-2024
- 11:31 PM - Alburglar clicked Thanks for this post: Koi Competitions by AjmJust want people to know...
The Daily pond temp thread
Pond still covered, currently 11.6C Been really mild this year as far as pond temps go. ...