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Today, 11:16 AMyou got that 17-40 L glass for a good price! i paid more than that for my 17-85 :eek: i just use a 600D and only got that for fishing mainly, i...139 replies | 4441 view(s)
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Today, 08:30 AMi tend to leave it in about a week or so, as once i take it out i bin it. but i only use 2 or 3 kgs in a fine mesh bag. you only need the 'cheap...7 replies | 204 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:34 PMif you suspect contamination, you could try putting a bag of pelletised carbon in your filters. i usually put a bag in the top of the shower a...7 replies | 204 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:29 PMi hate jacking the iso up much above 400 as the shot gets grainy by comparison. but i can't afford L glass lol :D i tend to go with my all...139 replies | 4441 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:57 PMI tried some shots with my dslr when i picked up the yamabuki. Used a polarised filter as well, but didn't make much difference you need some over...139 replies | 4441 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:59 PMi'm hoping to pick up some saki colour food at the show next weekend... would be great if they opened up a bag and sold it at the retail cost of the...139 replies | 4441 view(s)
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Yesterday, 05:38 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Big Blue and Chlorine after 50k Litres in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration150litres of K1 on 4500 gallons is not quite enough imo :) though you may get better complete nitrification by slowing the pump on the bio, and...12 replies | 144 view(s)
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Yesterday, 04:10 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Big Blue and Chlorine after 50k Litres in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtrationwhats you pond size, filtration size, and pump turn over?12 replies | 144 view(s)
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Yesterday, 04:07 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread fitting straight flange tank connector into raised block pond in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diariesagreed...:) i know EA make some good filters...nexus 320 Et al. but i'm not a fan of an easy pod as the sole means of mechanical and biological...6 replies | 96 view(s)
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Yesterday, 12:33 PMthere are tommy drains a flange with domed cover, most look to be 110mm though... https://www.absolute-koi.com/tommy-drains-1760/ i have a 4"...3 replies | 111 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:47 AMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Choosing a New Kohaku..... Which one? in Koi Gallery (Photos of Members Koi)another one for number 2, i just have a thing about not liking the googley eyes on koi number 1 though that could change when much bigger... a...23 replies | 266 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:44 AMdavethefish1 replied to a thread fitting straight flange tank connector into raised block pond in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diariesreturn size depends on pond and pump size... as for the pipework you need to finish with a flush flange to connect the liner like this. plus...6 replies | 96 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:34 AMwhat the hell is going on with the weather!? it's blowing like a flippin' gale round here :eek: first week of summer my arse.....:rolleyes:10951 replies | 381832 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:42 AMJust had a look at the hanna site. If you have the LR low range nitrite checker. It reads in ppb so 184ppb is 0.18ppm not an unrealistic figure....3 replies | 120 view(s)
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25-06-2022, 10:00 PMi've seen quite a few mention this on youtube, you could send ricky a message at koi warehouse and inquire about having it done... he did say it's...10 replies | 224 view(s)
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25-06-2022, 09:56 PMyes it should ideally be used as a last stage, as though it does adsorb chlorine, activated charcoal has up to 7 times the surface area of bone...10 replies | 224 view(s)
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25-06-2022, 09:27 PMthe hanna checkers are great for low readings, but i'd always have a full set of dropper tests as well, i once tested my ammonia with the hanna...3 replies | 120 view(s)
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25-06-2022, 09:19 PMthey are a fair old weight when full of water lol! :D the 10" diameter even more than the 8"! to make them easier to lift. once you have...23 replies | 368 view(s)
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25-06-2022, 08:25 PMThings have improved a bit, but i think it may take some time for a full recovery if i am correct... as i think copper would take some time to...10 replies | 224 view(s)
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25-06-2022, 06:32 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Big Blue and Chlorine after 50k Litres in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtrationwater suppliers chlorine tests are a good guide but usually have maximum, minimum, and average, figures. but these can vary during the day with...12 replies | 144 view(s)
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25-06-2022, 06:29 PMis your ph low from the tap then?4 replies | 173 view(s)
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25-06-2022, 05:45 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Big Blue and Chlorine after 50k Litres in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtrationwhats your chlorine out of the tap? mine used to be 0.2ppm a year ago but is now 0.6ppm meaning carbon is getting burned up three times as quickly....12 replies | 144 view(s)
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25-06-2022, 05:32 PMthere are different forms of copper... that will probably be chleated copper, a safer version, and short term exposure. copper can build up in the...10 replies | 224 view(s)
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25-06-2022, 05:27 PMcheck your copper levels with your supplier....:) and add a dechlorinator and metal detoxifier...certainly won't hurt....4 replies | 173 view(s)
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25-06-2022, 04:58 PM0.05ppm is 50 ppb nearly 10 times the safe level in soft water. over 3 times the safe level in hard water.10 replies | 224 view(s)
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25-06-2022, 04:42 PMi changed to the bone char in my 3rd big blue today it takes exactly 12.5kgs to leave an 8" gap at the top, to enable backwashing. so 1 x 25kg sack...23 replies | 368 view(s)
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25-06-2022, 04:39 PMi've had some unusual health issues with one or two of my koi recently, a few weeks after finally beating the flukes. the kujaku got finrot...10 replies | 224 view(s)
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25-06-2022, 03:28 PMi can't moan really... she's had a big pay rise, and an absolutely whopping management bonus this year. totally wiped out all the cost of living...5 replies | 135 view(s)
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25-06-2022, 09:34 AMI've done what i can with the space i have, and I'm happy with that.:) But would have done it very differently if i was starting with a blank canvas...23 replies | 368 view(s)
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25-06-2022, 08:32 AMYeah i look on enviously when people have massive brick built filter houses... Everything in mine is a compromise due to space....:D23 replies | 368 view(s)
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- 11:32 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: Trees and Koi Ponds by hippoEvening Folks Like a...
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Have you any pics of this setup mate please? I’m thinking of adding a sieve before a nexus on a...