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Today, 01:19 PMDjstiles999 replied to a thread Full garden remodel with pond in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationWhat a pain, right shout to send it back though even if it does delay things687 replies | 18090 view(s) -
Yesterday, 09:51 PMDjstiles999 replied to a thread Gin Rin Chagoi, Ipswich, Suffolk. in Koi and Pond Equipment for SaleThat’s a very good price, and nice looking fish2 replies | 132 view(s)
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01-08-2021, 10:00 PMThat looks like a great solution, benefits of gravity feed to the sieve from BD is well worth the tiny bit of effort, I’d be inclined to do this if I...27 replies | 428 view(s)
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01-08-2021, 09:31 PMGood shout with the sieve pre pump,27 replies | 428 view(s)
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01-08-2021, 05:31 PMI’ve used a retrofit drain in the past (my experience of not doing a bottom drain), will cost £100 up depending on model. They do work to a degree,...27 replies | 428 view(s)
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01-08-2021, 03:11 PMCould be bacterial, what sort of set up do you have and what were the readings on your tests?5 replies | 187 view(s)
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01-08-2021, 03:08 PMIt depends on the height you want to pump the water too as height costs flow. If you can add a couple of pounds to the purchase price get a variable...27 replies | 428 view(s)
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01-08-2021, 03:05 PMA BD doesn’t necessarily cost a great deal, especially if you go non aerated? You can run the same filters, uv, pumps etc just in a different...27 replies | 428 view(s)
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31-07-2021, 09:20 PMIt was a link on here to a koi show in Yorkshire, apparently they had one new kit to sell, available at the tombola, first come first served. Was...5 replies | 97 view(s)
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31-07-2021, 09:15 PMI’d definitely say have a BD27 replies | 428 view(s)
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30-07-2021, 11:35 PMTry the koi show Yorkshire way, £50 apparently and brand new :D:D5 replies | 97 view(s)
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29-07-2021, 09:32 PMDjstiles999 replied to a thread Help me pick a drum filter please! in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationBakki shower will definitely be noisey :D19 replies | 350 view(s)
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29-07-2021, 07:25 PMDjstiles999 replied to a thread Help me pick a drum filter please! in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationIt won’t be able to go all day without cleaning, try and find somewhere you can go to listen to one live as it were?19 replies | 350 view(s)
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29-07-2021, 07:11 PMDjstiles999 replied to a thread Help me pick a drum filter please! in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationIf noise is a big issue you may struggle as the rinse pumps will all be fairly high pressure but also noisey ( mine certainly are). I’m not sure if...19 replies | 350 view(s)
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29-07-2021, 07:05 PMHow are your parameters, have you got the nitrite down below 0.2?15 replies | 217 view(s)
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29-07-2021, 08:37 AMSome nice landscaping there, lot of stone to move though :rolleyes:20 replies | 6892 view(s)
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28-07-2021, 09:00 PMDjstiles999 replied to a thread Worried about my water parameters in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI used salt to help with the effects of high nitrite when I had a spike when I first started up my pond and it was fine for me. I’m not on a meter so...5 replies | 150 view(s)
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28-07-2021, 10:57 AMA 4 tier, 100cm wide single depth momotaro will take 80kg although it gets a bit cramped :D. So 4m is 80kg, you have 1.8m so around 36kg by my maths26 replies | 541 view(s)
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27-07-2021, 10:08 PMDjstiles999 replied to a thread Ghost koi plus other fish in Koi and Pond Equipment Offered or Wanted for FreeCould you let people know your location and possibly add a couple of pictures?2 replies | 119 view(s)
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27-07-2021, 10:01 PMDjstiles999 replied to a thread White lumps and lesions on koi in Koi Health, Disease and Medication ForumYou could try a call to Lincolnshire vets? I must admit I’m a bit of a loss, looks like cysts but you haven’t found any parasites on the fish? You...10 replies | 237 view(s)
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26-07-2021, 10:06 PMDon’t think bicarb will do anything to chlorine. It will gas off and you’ll have such small amounts going in it should be ok, as you tested and...15 replies | 240 view(s)
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26-07-2021, 09:50 PMDjstiles999 replied to a thread White lumps and lesions on koi in Koi Health, Disease and Medication ForumI wonder if they are cysts, a parasite created one?10 replies | 237 view(s)
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26-07-2021, 08:38 PMDjstiles999 replied to a thread White lumps and lesions on koi in Koi Health, Disease and Medication ForumDo you have water parameters and have you done a scrape?10 replies | 237 view(s)
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26-07-2021, 10:00 AMDjstiles999 replied to a thread Filterau HF30 operation in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI haven’t had that problem although I do stick the hose on it every weekend to clear the muck that gets stuck on the side of the waste shute6 replies | 142 view(s)
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25-07-2021, 11:44 PMDjstiles999 replied to a thread Filterau HF30 operation in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationJust the bit the water is trying to get through so about half. Every time the float drops the drum turns and gets washed6 replies | 142 view(s)
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25-07-2021, 10:43 PMDjstiles999 replied to a thread Filterau HF30 operation in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationNo it washes every time it clogs up6 replies | 142 view(s)
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25-07-2021, 06:47 PMYour maths was right, guessing either volume was wrong or you didn’t get the salt fully dissolved or your tester needs calibration maybe?1 replies | 80 view(s)
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25-07-2021, 09:57 AMDjstiles999 replied to a thread eBay Finds, Bargains, Interesting Items etc in General Koi Carp ChatUsed K1 Pond Media on Ebay ...329 replies | 15292 view(s)
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22-07-2021, 10:40 PMWell said Jonathan :)15 replies | 217 view(s)
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22-07-2021, 09:44 PMThere are a few useful books available too, a lot of people have Duncan Griffiths book which is a bit dated (and talks about chemicals you can no...15 replies | 217 view(s)
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- 07:26 PM - Djstiles999 clicked Thanks for this post: Koi Pond Help by freddyI guess the OP could...
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- 09:34 PM - MalNorwich clicked Thanks for this post: Koi Pond Help by Djstiles999I’d definitely say have...
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- 10:51 PM - Djstiles999 clicked Thanks for this post: White lumps and lesions on koi by 14tbHi As I said I am no...
- 09:01 PM - Djstiles999 clicked Thanks for this post: White lumps and lesions on koi by reecehailey7You could try a call to...
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- 10:33 PM - Djstiles999 clicked Thanks for this post: White lumps and lesions on koi by 14tbHi it could be...
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- 10:35 PM - Cavester clicked Thanks for this post: Testing DPD 4 tablets by Djstiles999Don’t think bicarb will...
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25-07-2021
- 11:51 PM - Djstiles999 clicked Thanks for this post: Finally finished 5,500 gallons inc filter by a1robbuildIt’s taken from February...
- 07:09 PM - Manky Sanke clicked Thanks for this post: Salt dose? by Djstiles999Your maths was right,...
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- 02:17 PM - dbs clicked Thanks for this post: mouth ulcer? by Djstiles999You had 50 small fish...
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- 11:27 PM - Djstiles999 clicked Thanks for this post: New starter help please by AjmI have a small grow on...
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- 03:02 PM - Djstiles999 clicked Thanks for this post: Bakki Shower Media ~ Bacteria Home 42 x 180 by Ollie1032Hi All, I am...
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Water clarity issues
I tend to think that UV’s are a bit like filters. Best to halve the quoted capacity.