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05-11-2025, 06:31 PMOooo yes, agreed that is looking very nice, I'd love to be building that :D29 replies | 10527 view(s)
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05-11-2025, 09:55 AMdbs replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesAhhhh nice one, looks great, a lovely little area to sit in that is!!923 replies | 143960 view(s)
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04-11-2025, 10:53 AMdbs replied to a thread Is insect protein preferable to fish meal in Koi food? in Koi Carp Food and Feeding Systemshahahahaa that made me LOL :D22 replies | 33178 view(s)
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04-11-2025, 10:51 AMdbs replied to a thread When is this Website going to be fixed? in Website Support, Suggestions, Query's and FeedbackYes all very odd Currently - 7 members and 12,848 guests And it isn't too bad at the moment, it's as if the bandwidth is being throttled at...8 replies | 12380 view(s)
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29-10-2025, 03:46 PMThat looks nice, a cool location too, thanks for the update photos, looking forward to seeing the next instalment!!13 replies | 21218 view(s)
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29-10-2025, 03:40 PMOooo that sounds nice, yeah I'd have one of them :D3 replies | 15130 view(s)
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29-10-2025, 03:33 PMdbs replied to a thread When is this Website going to be fixed? in Website Support, Suggestions, Query's and Feedback100% with this, I have lots to post about my build, but really hate sitting there for the whirling to stop, so just post snippets at the moment again...8 replies | 12380 view(s)
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29-10-2025, 03:30 PMAgreed, it needs upgrading, or moved to a new host with better security, I give up frequently trying to get on :confused: Is the owner about, does...7 replies | 9137 view(s)
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28-10-2025, 09:38 AMFingers crossed for you Johnathan!!12045 replies | 1097232 view(s)
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27-10-2025, 05:34 PMHahahaa yes it is a tad isn't it!! Temps are dropping quick over on the east coast too, I'm struggling to keep the pond at 14/15, unless I put...12045 replies | 1097232 view(s)
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24-10-2025, 04:35 PMNo problem, good luck!! oh, don't forget to do us some photos of progress :D13 replies | 21218 view(s)
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24-10-2025, 03:33 PMdbs replied to a thread Amalgam UV for both Flukes/Protozoa and Algae. Possible? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationAhh cool, I thought I was going mad :D4 replies | 20201 view(s)
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24-10-2025, 03:09 PMdbs replied to a thread Amalgam UV for both Flukes/Protozoa and Algae. Possible? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationIs this a duplicate post, think I saw this yesterday?4 replies | 20201 view(s)
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24-10-2025, 03:07 PMAs you plan sounds spot on to me, it removes the chance of the liner peeling away from the glass too!! I'm sure it will be fine damage wise, the...13 replies | 21218 view(s)
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23-10-2025, 05:01 PMdbs replied to a thread Is insect protein preferable to fish meal in Koi food? in Koi Carp Food and Feeding SystemsInteresting on all counts that, I asked the manufacturer of the one I use, as to the makeup of their protein, and if it was BSF they used as the...22 replies | 33178 view(s)
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23-10-2025, 03:43 PMdbs replied to a thread Is insect protein preferable to fish meal in Koi food? in Koi Carp Food and Feeding SystemsNice post RS2000... albeit finding something with white fishmeal in now is getting harder and harder?? I will have to have a look into my insect...22 replies | 33178 view(s)
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21-10-2025, 09:25 AMdbs replied to a thread Looking to upgrade pond - filter choice in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesHi Waz I'm with alburglar with the skimmer, it makes such a difference clearing floating debris and the like, you will be surprised on how much...2 replies | 20916 view(s)
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17-10-2025, 06:22 PMdbs replied to a thread Is insect protein preferable to fish meal in Koi food? in Koi Carp Food and Feeding SystemsOo I have not looked at Calci worms, I have given mealworms previously, as I also love to handfeed (Retired my auto-feeder to force more interaction)...22 replies | 33178 view(s)
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17-10-2025, 05:00 PMdbs replied to a thread Drum filter modification’s in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationHi Martin, yeah you are correct, Drako is 77 micron which is equivalent to 200gague Stainless Mesh (according to Co-Pilot hahaha) I have just ordered...19 replies | 37166 view(s)
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17-10-2025, 04:56 PMdbs replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesNice one!! Don't you just LOVE breaking up red bricks, I do :D923 replies | 143960 view(s)
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17-10-2025, 04:19 PMdbs replied to a thread Concrete laid for pond enclosure in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesWhy thank you :D10 replies | 24522 view(s)
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17-10-2025, 04:03 PMdbs replied to a thread Drum filter modification’s in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationAh haaaaa that's good to know too, thank you!! I googled what the Draco uses and it should have been 200 already, but as you say putting in new...19 replies | 37166 view(s)
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17-10-2025, 04:01 PMdbs replied to a thread Drum filter modification’s in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationAh haaaaa, cool, gotcha, well yeah good point, my mesh is maybe 4 years old now, I had it replaced once under warranty and done nothing since but let...19 replies | 37166 view(s)
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17-10-2025, 03:44 PMdbs replied to a thread Concrete laid for pond enclosure in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesAwesome - How exciting!! I can't wait to see the photos as and when stuff happens :D10 replies | 24522 view(s)
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17-10-2025, 03:41 PMdbs replied to a thread Is insect protein preferable to fish meal in Koi food? in Koi Carp Food and Feeding SystemsI have switched my main feed to Insect based, though I have been using it since June 2022 (according to Amazon), it was only one in every 3 10kg bags...22 replies | 33178 view(s)
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17-10-2025, 09:47 AMdbs replied to a thread Affordable non fouling food recommendations in Koi Carp Food and Feeding SystemsAh haaaa okay, it's worth trying a couple of different small bags of food then to see if there is a change at all7 replies | 30230 view(s)
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17-10-2025, 09:43 AMdbs replied to a thread Drum filter modification’s in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThat's really interesting on how it's improved the particle removal with less cleans, I wish my head could work that out as I still get a lot of...19 replies | 37166 view(s)
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16-10-2025, 10:38 AMdbs replied to a thread And so it begins - Going down and building up :) in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesWell the final design is sorted, and all ordered, 7 to 10 days manufacture now I think I have worked out I will still need my Stainless T's to...666 replies | 78574 view(s)
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15-10-2025, 05:38 PMdbs replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesHahhaaa yes in this weather no doubt, just think of it as added grip :D Nice design canopy though, so you never know <fingers crossed>923 replies | 143960 view(s)
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15-10-2025, 05:09 PMBlimey - 6 years on and this is still their model!! Has anybody tried the cheaper models on ebay/amazon and the like, if not I may just get one of...8 replies | 5987 view(s)
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