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06-11-2025, 10:36 AMAlburglar replied to a thread Raising Koi Fry - Development progress & Pictures in Koi Gallery (Photos of Members Koi)Shame. Sounds like dropsy then? With unknown cause, as usual. Got photos of your new acquisition.443 replies | 71522 view(s)
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06-11-2025, 10:31 AMOne carp in a 35,000litre pond is unlikely to have much affect on the wildlife. You could probably leave it be.2 replies | 4358 view(s)
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05-11-2025, 05:42 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Is insect protein preferable to fish meal in Koi food? in Koi Carp Food and Feeding SystemsThe fox or badger would bust that open round here. Or fall in the pond trying. They're tenacious sods. The badgers are the main culprit. I have to...22 replies | 33178 view(s)
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05-11-2025, 04:14 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesYeah I'm pleased with it. It will be a nice spot once it's done and definitely nicer moving round the pond doing jobs.923 replies | 143960 view(s)
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05-11-2025, 04:11 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 brush it off under torch light last night, which was a mistake. I either used too hard a brush or too soon or too late, but it's put...923 replies | 143960 view(s)
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05-11-2025, 04:04 PMWas the area soft or hard to press? There isn't much that can be done. The professional advice I received for one I had a similar issue with was...4 replies | 24222 view(s)
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05-11-2025, 03:57 PMRS2OOO replied to a thread Raising Koi Fry - Development progress & Pictures in Koi Gallery (Photos of Members Koi)Unfortunately the Tancho started deteriorating quite fast and it became obvious there was no coming back from it. After putting her to sleep I...443 replies | 71522 view(s)
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04-11-2025, 08:44 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Drum mesh cleaning in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationMine is tap water so the chlorine cleans it. Otherwise chloramine T will do the same job3 replies | 8874 view(s)
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04-11-2025, 06:48 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesGot the middle bit done. Made myself a tamper tool. Copied the idea off Lee Hadfield's youtube. I had to finish it in a rush and do school pick...923 replies | 143960 view(s)
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04-11-2025, 11:04 AMThat sounds proper stressful. My Filter pit subsided, it was attached to the pond and detatched itself then split in the middle. The fact it...3 replies | 8720 view(s)
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03-11-2025, 07:06 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Is insect protein preferable to fish meal in Koi food? in Koi Carp Food and Feeding Systems...and acts as a good warning to the other fish, not to be feeble.22 replies | 33178 view(s)
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31-10-2025, 11:09 AMRS2OOO replied to a thread Raising Koi Fry - Development progress & Pictures in Koi Gallery (Photos of Members Koi)Sadly it is not looking good for the Tancho Showa. I will be gutted to lose this Koi, she's only 6 1/2 years old, but I am lost as to what I...443 replies | 71522 view(s)
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29-10-2025, 08:41 PMI used the foil lined, bubble wrap type insulation on the IBC. Worked well.3 replies | 9928 view(s)
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29-10-2025, 02:59 PMThe other problem is this version of v_bulletin has been obselete since 2012. Should be on 6.1.4 now. This site is going to die if not...7 replies | 9137 view(s)
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29-10-2025, 01:22 PMRS2OOO started a thread When is this Website going to be fixed? in Website Support, Suggestions, Query's and FeedbackThese forum issues have been going on for Months now, malicious ads injected into the site, countless 508 (insufficient resource) errors, 503 errors,...8 replies | 12380 view(s)
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28-10-2025, 10:16 AMMaybe ask Mike from Shosha Koi who returned from Japan yesterday. He often comes home with various posters from the breeders etc.3 replies | 15130 view(s)
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27-10-2025, 01:32 PMRS2OOO replied to a thread Soil Quality and re-seeding a lawn in The Koi Garden - Landscaping, Pergolas and OrnamentsTo update on this I got a refund for the bulk soil, though they didn't refund the £25 delivery fee. They actually refunded twice in error, but I...13 replies | 5778 view(s)
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24-10-2025, 08:15 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Is insect protein preferable to fish meal in Koi food? in Koi Carp Food and Feeding SystemsThey'll be some truth to that I should think. I just can't believe that there will be anything better to feed them above what they have evolved to...22 replies | 33178 view(s)
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23-10-2025, 04:31 PMRS2OOO replied to a thread Is insect protein preferable to fish meal in Koi food? in Koi Carp Food and Feeding SystemsThat's interesting! I looked it up: "Carp in lakes obtain cysteine primarily by synthesizing it from the essential amino acid methionine." ...22 replies | 33178 view(s)
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23-10-2025, 04:08 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Is insect protein preferable to fish meal in Koi food? in Koi Carp Food and Feeding SystemsI wonder what provides some of these ingredients in the 'wild' or huge acreage lakes. 60lb French carp aren't eating fish or therefore fish meal.22 replies | 33178 view(s)
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23-10-2025, 04:08 PMRS2OOO replied to a thread Is insect protein preferable to fish meal in Koi food? in Koi Carp Food and Feeding SystemsAnother thing, from memory 14crazychris did a univesity project about black soldier fly as a sustainable Koi/Carp feed. He might have more...22 replies | 33178 view(s)
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23-10-2025, 04:04 PMRS2OOO replied to a thread Is insect protein preferable to fish meal in Koi food? in Koi Carp Food and Feeding SystemsI have recently bought FD Build Up Extra (Koi Show price, £168 for 15kg of medium floating). Main ingredient is Low Temperature Hoki Fishmeal...22 replies | 33178 view(s)
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23-10-2025, 02:42 PMRS2OOO replied to a thread Is insect protein preferable to fish meal in Koi food? in Koi Carp Food and Feeding SystemsBrilliant Post Syd, thanks for sharing. I notice Cysteine is rather lacking in the BSF, yet I thought this amino acid was an essential factor for...22 replies | 33178 view(s)
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23-10-2025, 12:18 PMThe common failure point on the identical looking Jebao and Aqua forte's tends to be the O-rings between the pump body and impeller housing which...18 replies | 38894 view(s)
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23-10-2025, 04:28 AMAlburglar replied to a thread Amalgam UV for both Flukes/Protozoa and Algae. Possible? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationWhy do you think RDFs have reliability issues? They need the occasional tweak, but generally are really easy to sort. Mine was 7 years old when I...1 replies | 17698 view(s)
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22-10-2025, 07:39 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Drum filter modification’s in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationDraco uses tap water, so the chlorine helps keep the screen clear.19 replies | 37166 view(s)
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22-10-2025, 07:38 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Drum filter modification’s in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThe screens usually clamp on19 replies | 37166 view(s)
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21-10-2025, 01:43 AMAlburglar replied to a thread Looking to upgrade pond - filter choice in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThat's a decent filter. You'll regret not putting a skimmer in. Doesn't he have to be complicated, just run BD to one inlet and skimmer to the other...2 replies | 20916 view(s)
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20-10-2025, 05:15 PMSo sorry to read this Mode, that sounds devastating, and I remember from old videos that your Koi collection was top notch. The only solution I...12 replies | 23694 view(s)
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18-10-2025, 04:29 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Spirulina tabs instead of pricey Koi Colour foods in Koi Carp Food and Feeding SystemsI'm on 12deg and they're still eating aller primo sinking happily13 replies | 13197 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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- 05:38 PM - Alburglar clicked Thanks for this post: Enclosing pond permanently by Denise Doherty[QUOTE=Denise...
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- 10:08 PM - Alburglar clicked Thanks for this post: Is insect protein preferable to fish meal in Koi food? by dbs...and acts as a good...
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- 12:27 PM - Alburglar clicked Thanks for this post: Draco Solum 16 drum motor failure by funkratHi, I’m going to be...
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- 08:15 PM - Alburglar clicked Thanks for this post: Is insect protein preferable to fish meal in Koi food? by g macI wonder what provides...
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- 01:40 PM - dbs clicked Thanks for this post: Drum filter modification’s by AlburglarDo any of these drums...
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- 04:56 PM - dbs clicked Thanks for this post: Is insect protein preferable to fish meal in Koi food? by AlburglarI wonder what provides...
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- 10:54 PM - Martin59 clicked Thanks for this post: Drum filter modification’s by AlburglarThe screens usually...
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- 04:30 PM - Alburglar clicked Thanks for this post: Affordable non fouling food recommendations by john1I use the aller aqua...
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