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Yesterday, 10:11 PMDon't know what prices you've had for polycarbonate. But here's the place I got mine from They do stock sheets and made to order. ...18 replies | 292 view(s)
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Yesterday, 03:41 PM4mtrs is quite a span without sagging. I'd be tempted to make one side slightly higher or with an apex to help with run off. Not sure even 6x2...18 replies | 292 view(s)
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05-12-2019, 12:25 AMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Chlorine or chloramine levels DPD No 4 info in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI still have a brand new Vyair 20" 3 pod that i haven't been able to get to run yet without letting chlorine through on standard cartridges... so i...14 replies | 169 view(s)
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04-12-2019, 10:16 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread New filter, pumps and electric housing nearly finished in General Koi Carp Chatnice neat job Steve, i like it! you should get a little bit of heat coming through from the house wall too, to help keep things from freezing :) ...6 replies | 141 view(s)
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04-12-2019, 07:40 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Do they Like Mussels much...? in Koi Gallery (Photos of Members Koi)thats what my missus said when i picked them up... "who are they for!!!" LOL! :D11 replies | 116 view(s)
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04-12-2019, 07:33 PMyeah it's good stuff mate, i bought a load years ago to insulate my garage conversion in 2008 and then more recently to insulate the cabin. ...18 replies | 292 view(s)
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04-12-2019, 07:16 PMpretty easy, i just cut the flap with a fine toothed jigsaw, sanded the cut edges and hoovered out the swarf. then used '3M venture all weather...18 replies | 292 view(s)
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04-12-2019, 07:00 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Do they Like Mussels much...? in Koi Gallery (Photos of Members Koi)Finally managed to get some from Tesco today. First time they've been in stock... £2.50 for 400g11 replies | 116 view(s)
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03-12-2019, 08:06 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Do they Like Mussels much...? in Koi Gallery (Photos of Members Koi)cheers John, i'll have to check asda' ones out, :) i got mine from tesco but they only had fresh ones for about a quid for a small tray, no frozen...11 replies | 116 view(s)
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03-12-2019, 07:57 PMwith the cold weather we've been having recently, there's been a lot of condensation on the inside of the filter house roof, the wood was wet and...18 replies | 292 view(s)
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03-12-2019, 07:43 PMnot 'alf...:) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6vA8Az5MRQ&feature=youtu.be11 replies | 116 view(s)
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02-12-2019, 06:48 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Some maintenance in preperation of new filter housing. in General Koi Carp Chatlooking forward to the pics mate. :) anything done to help protect your gear is well worth the effort, you never know when a bad winter will...2 replies | 120 view(s)
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30-11-2019, 11:28 AMyour doing amazingly well to hold +9.5C at those temps :) did you insulate your pond when you built it? the covers will do... they don't look...10 replies | 212 view(s)
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30-11-2019, 11:07 AMlooks a bit different out there today at -2C! :eek: i made some frames to support the polycarbonate yesterday and added a 100cm x 50cm trap door to...10 replies | 212 view(s)
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30-11-2019, 10:45 AMThanks lads, i understand heating isn't cheap... that's one reason i'm only using a 1kw heater, even if it's on non stop the bill won't be...10 replies | 212 view(s)
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30-11-2019, 01:43 AMyes it's heated, currently at 19C fed them some fresh mussel today, even the kujaku who only went in this week was ripping it out of my hand :D10 replies | 212 view(s)
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29-11-2019, 08:59 PMNot exactly the best weather for it... at least the sun came out today! (forgot what it looked like) :cool: had to do some work on the pond so...10 replies | 212 view(s)
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28-11-2019, 11:00 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Water Perameters is there a crash looming ? in General Koi Carp Chatthat sounds like your testing is pretty accurate mate, but i'd still get a ph monitor if you want to run at a Kh of less than 6 they are far more...22 replies | 419 view(s)
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28-11-2019, 09:55 AMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Solar powered floating thermometer and wireless digital screen. in General Koi Carp Chati bought one of these... (less shocking sensor colour) :)...9 replies | 214 view(s)
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28-11-2019, 12:50 AMdavethefish1 replied to a thread My new main purchase and a rare variety purchase ... views please in Koi Gallery (Photos of Members Koi)think that is the best kujaku i've ever seen... one word... stunning! :cool:43 replies | 584 view(s)
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28-11-2019, 12:47 AMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Water Perameters is there a crash looming ? in General Koi Carp Chathow are you measuring the ph? i found that the test kits i bought are not that accurate, while i was waiting for a new probe for my Aqua digital PH...22 replies | 419 view(s)
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28-11-2019, 12:15 AMthanks Reg, there were 5 that i looked at, but when bowled up this one was less skittish, more alert and inquisitive. i liked his character. ...8 replies | 144 view(s)
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27-11-2019, 09:42 AMthanks fred, his colour has lightened a bit in that pic, from when i brought him home. but there was a bit of temp difference between my pond, and...8 replies | 144 view(s)
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26-11-2019, 07:41 PM...don't think i'd get away with that one at the moment...unfortunately... the pond is only a few months old but i'll save it for next year ;) ...8 replies | 144 view(s)
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26-11-2019, 07:25 PMthat's an interesting point. Even if i didn't actually heat my pond through the winter. i'd use the heater to stabilise the speed of temperature...9 replies | 268 view(s)
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26-11-2019, 05:07 PMwent to my local(ish) koi dealer for a mooch around yesterday. ought to have known i'd not come home empty handed...:rolleyes: picked up a Kujaku...8 replies | 144 view(s)
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20-11-2019, 10:43 PMYou read my mind lol... She calls the Ochiba her 'water puppy' :D17 replies | 248 view(s)
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20-11-2019, 09:44 PMLike your style ;) I did the same, the problem was it wasn't going to be a koi pond... Just a water feature...lol!17 replies | 248 view(s)
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20-11-2019, 06:27 PMProbably later, The pond is plenty big enough for the size they are now but will need to be bigger for the year after. It's a political issue,...17 replies | 248 view(s)
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20-11-2019, 03:13 PMthanks, yes mate, heated to 20C about the only plus point of a small pond, heating is cheaper. downside, i need to rebuild it bigger next...17 replies | 248 view(s)
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