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Yesterday, 11:40 PMGazkoi replied to a thread Momotaro showers help in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationHi mate, My main pond is 4100 gallons. I have one Momataro shower running off a skinner through a sieve (soon to be replaced with a Filtreau...6 replies | 157 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:32 PMWe look forward to welcoming you Gmac. Cheers Gaz14 replies | 195 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:31 PMGreat to see you as always - thank you for continuing to support me. I’m delighted you are pleased with the Koi - great fish at a fantastic price...14 replies | 195 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:13 PMIf FG is in budget, Personally I would always opt for that. Ken alexander on here may be able to discuss with you as he does FG for a living... ...6 replies | 110 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:09 PMIMHO growing Koi successfully is a combination of the following: Genetics - if these are not in the line then it’s unlikely to beat average Good...7 replies | 246 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:57 PMHi, I can’t vouch for the other brands or suspicions around where they are manufactured, however I use numerous EA pumps and have sold dozens to...8 replies | 157 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:53 PMJBR or spindrifters are the ones to opt for IMHO. Many of my customers have used these and had no issues. Cheers Gaz5 replies | 90 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:46 PMInteresting Jim, good to know its not effecting your filters as that was a concern of mine, what dilution rate do you use ? thanks Steve20 replies | 396 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:43 PMhats off to you DTF good call mate..:)9220 replies | 318674 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:16 AM15.3c this morning, the 300w heater doing a grand job, it will go off once it reaches 16c....9220 replies | 318674 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:15 AMvery weird mate i wonder that is ? wear a mask and gloves just in case its toxic?9220 replies | 318674 view(s)
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23-02-2021, 11:42 PMHi Big H do you add a tablet directly to your pond water or use it just for hygiene / net dips etc...?20 replies | 396 view(s)
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23-02-2021, 11:20 PMthanks Djstiles :)20 replies | 396 view(s)
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23-02-2021, 08:03 PMHi John, how are you ? i hope your well, any thoughts on this summers solar heater? i plan on rebuilding mine using better materials than plywood to...37 replies | 446 view(s)
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23-02-2021, 07:36 PMI have never used these before and wonder if many of you do? i have noticed today my Karashigoi still has a red mark actually in the middle of a...20 replies | 396 view(s)
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23-02-2021, 07:08 PMAfter checking my water paramaters a couple of days ago the PH was looking quite weak compared to normal and the KH had dropped to 2 from its usual 5...37 replies | 446 view(s)
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23-02-2021, 07:02 PM14.7c this afternoon, now feeding twice a day......9220 replies | 318674 view(s)
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22-02-2021, 01:11 PMThats a real shame mate, sorry your having a crap time of it, l lost my fav and another last year when the filters were shagged and water parameters...192 replies | 2556 view(s)
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20-02-2021, 03:57 PMHi, Twokoi, Thats interesting to know, if it works for you then maybe it does stay active in your water for some time after application, like you...17 replies | 267 view(s)
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20-02-2021, 03:53 PMHi Johnathan, your correct, however my pond was set up in spring 2019 so nearly two years on it needs replacing this time round.... atb Steve17 replies | 267 view(s)
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20-02-2021, 02:11 PMHi mate, Personally I always attach to ‘kit’ with runners. Just let me know if you need any and I will order for you mate. Cheers Gaz17 replies | 536 view(s)
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20-02-2021, 01:11 PMWill adding aquasolve activley do anything as a preventative if no weed is physically there to treat? won't it just get washed out your system after...17 replies | 267 view(s)
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20-02-2021, 12:47 PMSorry to read all of your issues Johnathan, coincidentally when i started to read this earlier today i was going to mention PH/KH as i did my first...192 replies | 2556 view(s)
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20-02-2021, 12:19 PMThe bench looks super, that is just perfect for Freddy and his family and by the looks of it Patch approves too, great job everyone, thanks Mike.372 replies | 7041 view(s)
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20-02-2021, 10:13 AMPersonally I use, sell and recommend Aquasource Resolve all they way. Cheers Gaz14 replies | 283 view(s)
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19-02-2021, 07:50 PMFantastic - that post and pic has made my day. Well done to everyone who contributed either financially, in post and / or thought. Mint effort...372 replies | 7041 view(s)
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18-02-2021, 04:00 PMPond temps slowly rising, 12.9c this lunchtime.9220 replies | 318674 view(s)
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18-02-2021, 03:58 PMexactly what i use too...:D35 replies | 631 view(s)
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14-02-2021, 01:02 PMHi mate personally I would not rely on a Pod for 1260 gallons. I would also not rely on will power to prevent overstocking as this will break in...11 replies | 154 view(s)
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14-02-2021, 12:58 PMThanks Mike - that’s really nice of you to say. Cheers Gaz11 replies | 154 view(s)
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2200 gallons, infinity window, BD
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Tried that but doesn't seem to work. Guess I'm not doing it properly