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07-12-2024, 12:38 AMput the new media from the nexus in the pond or filter for a few weeks/months in warmer pond temps to mature in mesh bags. before swapping the...3 replies | 3090 view(s)
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06-12-2024, 01:45 PMi use a similar one called a TC-100 though nearly 20 years old now, on my 1kw elecro heater (now used as a back up for my ASHP) that i had running a...13 replies | 2338 view(s)
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05-12-2024, 10:37 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Any off the shelf pipe that fits perfectly inside 4" pressure pipe? in Pond DIY Tips and Tricks - DIY ProjectsAs martin said, if you just want to convert it to 110mm soil pipe you can get a 4" pressure to 110mm adaptor. pressure is 114.3mm O.D. so is larger...6 replies | 5600 view(s)
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02-12-2024, 01:37 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread There’s a rat in my kitchen what am I gonna do in General Koi Carp Chatjust watch out not to catch next doors cat :D :eek:14 replies | 21417 view(s)
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02-12-2024, 01:03 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread There’s a rat in my kitchen what am I gonna do in General Koi Carp Chatrats have neophobia, so traps are not always as easy as put one down and it works... the best method is to make piles of sawdust and bread crumb...14 replies | 21417 view(s)
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27-11-2024, 10:57 AMsame here 35mm, over a span of 2.4m they are pretty much self supporting so don't need a frame, wider and you will probably need some support. ...4 replies | 8733 view(s)
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26-11-2024, 11:34 PMAthers6 replied to a thread Nitrate and nitrite levels in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThanks for the reply. I will do a water change, and look into acriflavine. By 0.6% salt what do you mean? Pond is approx 15k litres. I put...6 replies | 7496 view(s)
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26-11-2024, 10:26 PMAthers6 replied to a thread Nitrate and nitrite levels in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThanks for the response. I’ve just checked the NT labs kit and it is 8.0 for nitrite and in their toxic range, but not sure what metric that is....6 replies | 7496 view(s)
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26-11-2024, 09:45 PMthere were some big drums up on ebay recently. 4 of them :eek: looks like they just sold... looked mint :cool: ...2 replies | 9222 view(s)
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26-11-2024, 09:42 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread 240 litre bio chamber and 80litres K1 micro £150 in Koi and Pond Equipment for SaleIt was nice to meet you today Martin.7 replies | 1268 view(s)
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25-11-2024, 11:49 PMI have little hinged wooden doors with cut outs to hold the poly down fixed to the pergola posts. but can be flapped back on the hinge to quickly...16 replies | 8935 view(s)
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25-11-2024, 10:53 PMAthers6 started a thread Nitrate and nitrite levels in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationHi all, my new pond started up in mid September, running on a QK25 combi drum, the pond is approx 15k litres and initially struggled with high...6 replies | 7496 view(s)
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24-11-2024, 11:36 PMdepends on pond depth and how you want to run your pond. it's not compulsory but there are benefits. I like to keep my filter bacteria ticking...16 replies | 8935 view(s)
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20-11-2024, 10:34 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Farm Pond Filtration in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtrationi think it is do-able but forget domestic pond filters like a screenmatic. there have been a few large commercial style drum filters on ebay now...16 replies | 6694 view(s)
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20-11-2024, 10:23 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Pop up adverts driving me mad in Website Support, Suggestions, Query's and Feedbackfirefox with U block origin, ad blocker. never seen a pop up, unless i disable them on a website.24 replies | 3053 view(s)
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19-11-2024, 04:15 PMgood job i got those covers on sunday...:eek: LHqfqNT6mSU?si=O45ZNVKYkHgPfRUR11961 replies | 671552 view(s)
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18-11-2024, 11:04 PMthey'll go quite nicely with his 400,000 volt arc welder :D:eek:5 replies | 1035 view(s)
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18-11-2024, 11:01 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Water Purifiers / Dechlorinators - Info & Ideas in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtrationmy little dechlorinator set up118 replies | 14507 view(s)
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18-11-2024, 02:52 PM...at least he had his marigolds on :D5 replies | 1035 view(s)
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17-11-2024, 10:31 PMjust put the polycarb covers on today it's probably the latest i've ever covered the pond, as it's been really mild but cloudy this autumn. the...11961 replies | 671552 view(s)
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- 11:40 PM - Daz82 clicked Thanks for this post: Ponds First Winter by davethefish1depends on pond depth...
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- 02:40 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: 240 litre bio chamber and 80litres K1 micro £150 by carpingsparkyHi Dave, I've sent you a...
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- 01:15 PM - Frimley Koi keeper clicked Thanks for this post: one for the sparks! by davethefish1He'll need those to...
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