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Today, 02:33 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Formalin & Malachite Green almost worked, what next? in Koi Health, Disease and Medication ForumIf you give us your actual test figures often issues can be identified or eliminated, before generic 'possible' answers are offered. Some...4 replies | 354 view(s)
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Today, 02:04 PMI'd still stick with kingspan for the sides. The pond is small, the liner is flexible, I don't think there will be any issues. Part of my...14 replies | 466 view(s)
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20-01-2025, 02:38 PMRS2OOO replied to a thread Formalin & Malachite Green almost worked, what next? in Koi Health, Disease and Medication ForumIf the Koi aren't showing any other symptoms such as flashing, an issue with poor water conditions at some point would still be my suspicion. What...4 replies | 354 view(s)
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20-01-2025, 02:32 PMThis is the quality stuff that lasts: https://sandckoi.co.uk/product/1-5-inch-high-quality-black-flexible-pipe-per-metre/ I haven't shopped...4 replies | 123 view(s)
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18-01-2025, 08:30 PMDunno about expanded polystyrene. It doesn't biodegrade as such, but it does breakdown, basically to a dust of micro plastics. Normal polystyrene...14 replies | 466 view(s)
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17-01-2025, 07:24 PM...they all need calibrating every so often.19 replies | 1180 view(s)
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17-01-2025, 02:46 PMSomeone else can hopefully advise how the kingspan copes with crush forces, I've never used it for a base but I know many people do and I've never...14 replies | 466 view(s)
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17-01-2025, 11:11 AMA retro bottom drain would work, but if digging is an absolute no-go, then your first idea to have it coming through the side of the bottom sleeper...14 replies | 466 view(s)
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17-01-2025, 08:34 AMGo 2inch. You can always adapt to suit filters later.3 replies | 147 view(s)
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16-01-2025, 06:17 PM3" bottom drains are readily available, I just did a quick google search and a handful came up. I couldn't tell you which one is best, I would expect...14 replies | 466 view(s)
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16-01-2025, 02:11 PMBlimey that's cheap, good luck and hope it works out. At that price it may not come with a wash pump for cleaning so double check if it needs one...15 replies | 901 view(s)
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16-01-2025, 10:23 AMNot familiar with the scheme personally, but this is what AI said when I asked: The UK government's ECO4 scheme provides grants to help homeowners...2 replies | 9723 view(s)
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16-01-2025, 10:20 AMNo, Just searched the web for 2nd hand drums and it was the first one I found. I didn't read the advert so don't know if its any good, point was just...15 replies | 901 view(s)
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16-01-2025, 12:22 AMAgreed. There is a guy in another group closing down and selling everything as a job lot, literally everything, from his pond cladding and coping...15 replies | 901 view(s)
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15-01-2025, 06:09 PMLooks good for the money. I have a £40 aquascape wifi thermometer with an app. Working well so far. A couple of us will be testing out a cheap...11980 replies | 690278 view(s)
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15-01-2025, 05:51 PMLoad them to a site like imgbb then you can insert a 'bb code' link Or other use this site through the Tapatalk app5 replies | 202 view(s)
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15-01-2025, 04:59 PMI bought a filtreau drum, with high pressure pump and with amalgam UV, the other day. £350. I only needed the UV, but now I have a spare drum!...15 replies | 901 view(s)
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15-01-2025, 04:54 PMIf you need to offload the tank. Anywhere near Kent?7 replies | 321 view(s)
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15-01-2025, 04:32 PMWelcome to the forum. As per other opinions, I don't think bead filters would be my choice as a sole method of filtration on a large pond. I'm...15 replies | 901 view(s)
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15-01-2025, 04:23 PMWelcome, Would love to see some pics of your Koi and Pond if you have any.5 replies | 202 view(s)
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14-01-2025, 09:19 PMMine arrived the other day. Plug is ridiculous, as expected. Good news is the plug is 6V 100ma, which means the device only draws 100ma, which means...19 replies | 1180 view(s)
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14-01-2025, 08:54 PMNexus will be a pleasure to maintain compared to a multibay.5 replies | 164 view(s)
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14-01-2025, 08:51 PM1. Normally Always 4 inch if it will fit. You will always have the option to reduce down if needs be... On 500gal tank with a pod... possibly...7 replies | 321 view(s)
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13-01-2025, 12:46 AMRS2OOO replied to a thread Formalin & Malachite Green almost worked, what next? in Koi Health, Disease and Medication ForumIn healthy water, healthy fish can overcome a bit of fungus by themselves with no treatment. For multiple fish to have fungus, assuming it isn't...4 replies | 354 view(s)
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12-01-2025, 08:53 PMI'd just keep them mixed. No harm in it.3 replies | 209 view(s)
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12-01-2025, 06:42 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Adding Extra filtration after nexus/pump fed filter in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationA very experienced hobbiest with many visits to Japan under his belt, told me that a Japanese breeder told him once that oyster shells only work when...6 replies | 809 view(s)
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11-01-2025, 12:19 AMAlburglar replied to a thread Adding Extra filtration after nexus/pump fed filter in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationA sieve could work. Bog filter Plant bed Anoxic chamber6 replies | 809 view(s)
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11-01-2025, 12:06 AMAlburglar replied to a thread Filtration FiltoClear31000 or BioTec ScreenMatic 40000? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationBoth filters are rubbish. I have personal experience with the filtoclears. I know them inside out as I have renovated a few to keep them alive. I...1 replies | 147 view(s)
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10-01-2025, 10:53 PMA very nice fish by the sounds of it. That I would certainly have in my pond all day long. But in a self titled heating and growing thread,...4 replies | 832 view(s)
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09-01-2025, 08:43 PMAlso used one with success on 4" pressure.6 replies | 651 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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