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Yesterday, 06:31 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread CobraKoi finally does it in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesCheers :D66 replies | 2824 view(s)
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Yesterday, 01:51 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread CobraKoi finally does it in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diarieslooking great! :) love a bit of carpentry :D whats the reason for the two different ridge heights?66 replies | 2824 view(s)
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22-03-2023, 11:37 PMmine is sitting at 14C atm still unheated. i'm taking the covers off during the day, and back on at night. and i'm not using the window insulation...11390 replies | 451848 view(s)
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22-03-2023, 02:07 PMi dunno.. in my case the window worked out cheaper than the sleepers would have... :eek: :D i'm trying to remember where i got that pic from, but...88 replies | 3954 view(s)
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22-03-2023, 10:59 AMthe only thing i would add regarding quoted K1 filter ratios which are all based on EA's use of K1 in a nexus. there is more to a biological...88 replies | 3954 view(s)
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20-03-2023, 10:48 PMI've had stuff delivered a lot quicker from China than I have from the EU lol...:D Lots of items that used to be available from amazon eu are now...3 replies | 248 view(s)
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20-03-2023, 05:35 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Energy efficiency in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtrationi think you are getting off light with a 14meter x 8 meter x 1.75 meter, 96,000 litres or 21,000 gallon pond :eek: even turning it over just once...10 replies | 235 view(s)
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20-03-2023, 11:01 AMyes mate bought a couple of things, but due to import changes the VAT is paid at source to the seller for all items under £135 items worth over £39...3 replies | 248 view(s)
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20-03-2023, 10:52 AMeverytime i've seen rendering done on site it was with plastic edge trims or stainless steel. as most metals even cheaper 304 ordinary stainless...2 replies | 169 view(s)
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19-03-2023, 08:26 PMfukarin is great already, and will get even better with size :cool:16 replies | 209 view(s)
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19-03-2023, 08:23 PMwhat are your ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and phosphate readings, and what do you test them with? what is your stocking level, number of fish, and...8 replies | 113 view(s)
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19-03-2023, 07:56 PMstunner :cool: I'd say female too, just from looking at the picture. it's pretty easy as the females are substantially lighter than the males. :)...16 replies | 209 view(s)
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19-03-2023, 04:09 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Insulation for heated pond in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diariesjust concept art...not a bad size house though but garage way too small lol,:D11 replies | 218 view(s)
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19-03-2023, 01:04 PMi was just trying it out as the last two changes i made, by adding a big blue of bone char, and using a 3 channel dosing pump to dose API tap water...8 replies | 338 view(s)
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19-03-2023, 12:54 PMa 2" gravity return won't take a lot of flow, i had 2 x 2" gravity returns on my old pond with a 3ft drop, and it still started backing up at around...9 replies | 200 view(s)
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19-03-2023, 12:48 PMi think there are genetic issues as well, as with most 'pedigree' animals, breeding compromises are made based on looks over health, disease...8 replies | 269 view(s)
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19-03-2023, 12:42 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Insulation for heated pond in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diariesagrred, it's the basis of ground source heat pumps. they are more efficient that air source heat pumps. but you need more land to make it work well...11 replies | 218 view(s)
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18-03-2023, 11:58 PMsome good growth as well, it female or male? I got my ochiba from queni about 4 years ago 65cm last year, not massive growth but a male from...18 replies | 181 view(s)
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18-03-2023, 09:48 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Energy efficiency in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtrationspecs/size of pond and pictures would help. pond gallonage, filter type, size, ect... to reduce UV wattage if your pond is in full sun, amalgam...10 replies | 235 view(s)
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18-03-2023, 09:42 PMas all have said, some great growth there :) the reticulation on that ochiba is insane! :eek:18 replies | 181 view(s)
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18-03-2023, 05:05 PMit's not an ion exchange resin,:) so doesn't release chlorides or salt. only carbonates in preference to metal ions after becoming saturated with...8 replies | 338 view(s)
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18-03-2023, 11:45 AMi had this issue with a fish a year ago, lots of things on the internet about feeding peas for constipation. where short term over feeding or wrong...8 replies | 269 view(s)
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18-03-2023, 11:17 AMsadly it's nothing new... they see small young koi and treat them the same as goldfish.... i remember starting to build my first pond back in 1991,...5 replies | 394 view(s)
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18-03-2023, 10:50 AMa lot grow koi to get a high quality collection of fish, either for showing or just thier own personal satisfaction. probably less than 1 in 10 koi...5 replies | 394 view(s)
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18-03-2023, 10:38 AMmay be i just had a bad experience with this stuff and others haven't... even though it is being sold as a koi pond water purifying product.8 replies | 338 view(s)
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17-03-2023, 06:07 PMOk so that went spectacularly wrong...:eek: to anyone thinking of using this stuff i wouldn't recommend it...the fish didn't like it at all... ...8 replies | 338 view(s)
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16-03-2023, 03:31 PMtuffex were brilliant with my glass delivery, they arrived spot on time the driver called ahead twice to confirm the ETA. my lad was there to help...16 replies | 427 view(s)
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16-03-2023, 12:56 PMamazon are well known for thier comedy boxes. i think it must be a prize winning competition at amazon who can package the smallest item in the...16 replies | 427 view(s)
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16-03-2023, 12:10 AMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Insulation for heated pond in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diariesit only gives heat up at a given depth down, ground temperatures are warmer at depth and generally never freeze...but only usually single digits...11 replies | 218 view(s)
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15-03-2023, 11:59 PMthats a long list there mate :eek: i've been pretty fortunate in the past... though i do try and only buy from reputable stores. you'd think...16 replies | 427 view(s)
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