" koiforum.uk - The home of Extreme Koi "
davethefish1
Senior Member
Find latest posts
View Articles
View Blog EntriesMini Statistics
- Join Date
- 08-04-2019
- Last Activity
- Yesterday 11:46 PM
- Blog Entries
- 0
- Avatar
- Tab Content
- davethefish1's Activity
- About Me
- Friends
- Post Thanks / Like
- Tab Content
-
Older Activity
-
06-06-2023, 10:52 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diarieshave you hit china yet? :D not my favourite job at all digging... no local lads in need of a days hard graft? you'd be amazed how much work...90 replies | 1457 view(s)
-
06-06-2023, 07:36 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diariesgood progress! :) yeah, been to the timber merchant today myself just for some odds and ends. they have gone very quiet, the yard was empty and i...64 replies | 1100 view(s)
-
06-06-2023, 11:40 AMyeah, but the view must be worth it...:D11479 replies | 474379 view(s)
-
06-06-2023, 11:40 AMyou're not wrong, rain forecast next week...:rolleyes: better get my 'outside' jobs done this week :D11479 replies | 474379 view(s)
-
06-06-2023, 10:46 AMwhats going on with the weather!? the nights will be drawing in again soon... and night time temps haven't hit double figures yet :eek: in fact...11479 replies | 474379 view(s)
-
05-06-2023, 08:29 PM3 times a day! :eek: give 'em some food :D currently feeding around 400g a day, half from the auto feeder half by hand, JBL auto feeder is set...3 replies | 176 view(s)
-
04-06-2023, 01:05 PMnot sure mate but i'd run google back up first.:)6 replies | 85 view(s)
-
04-06-2023, 10:06 AMhow much % storage space on the phone? assume you've already tried the minimum I.T. response.... turn off. leave for 5 mins. then turn back on...6 replies | 85 view(s)
-
03-06-2023, 09:18 AMdavethefish1 replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesMaking good progress there mate :) frim will be jealous of the nice brown soil your digging out :D what are the dimensions? it's hard to...90 replies | 1457 view(s)
-
02-06-2023, 11:08 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diariesyou pays your money and takes your choice :D i've got 10 boxes of CSM in my queni maxi shower, works fine for me. energy cost of momotaro is bull...64 replies | 1100 view(s)
-
02-06-2023, 03:41 PMJust spoke to heatpumps4pools and they've sent me the details on how to set the Hysteresis, I was set to +/-1C so would get a 2C swing i'm now at...36 replies | 871 view(s)
-
02-06-2023, 03:31 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diariesmust be infuriating mate after all that hard graft....:( i'd get a set of drain bags and/or bungs fill the pipework with water and drop a...617 replies | 29881 view(s)
-
02-06-2023, 03:04 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diariespersonally i wouldn't use alfagrog in a shower, it's large pores are famous for trapping any debris in :D if you don't want to pay for shigure or...64 replies | 1100 view(s)
-
02-06-2023, 08:40 AMdavethefish1 replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diariesi think many have said a shower full of house bricks would still work. it's the concept of air and water in filtration that works, and has for a...64 replies | 1100 view(s)
-
02-06-2023, 08:25 AMyes, i know of someone who went from feeding floating saki growth to sinking growth using an automatic feeder, and wondered why he was having...304 replies | 13149 view(s)
-
01-06-2023, 09:52 PMthe big board of gadgets :D1083 replies | 44513 view(s)
-
01-06-2023, 02:05 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Amalgam UV not working in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtrationall the different sizes is a bit of a minefield... though my quartz tube would take a slightly longer bulb. i'm quite surprised how well mine has...6 replies | 134 view(s)
-
01-06-2023, 10:56 AMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Amalgam UV not working in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtrationthey are a good price :) i did notice coastal are doing amalgam bulbs £39 for the 40 watt and £59 for the 80 watt. but i would have to measure...6 replies | 134 view(s)
-
31-05-2023, 10:58 PMyes floaty poo is a sign of over feeding, :D temperature is the biggest factor in how much they can fully assimilate, before passing it through the...304 replies | 13149 view(s)
-
31-05-2023, 10:49 PMmine don't feed much in the morning, even though i've tried to get them to take more they just leave it and i have to net it out. they eat most from...304 replies | 13149 view(s)
-
31-05-2023, 08:13 PMThis years feeding strategy is going to be pretty much the same as last years, feeding mixture of saki growth, balance, and colour. with the...304 replies | 13149 view(s)
-
31-05-2023, 12:30 PMit's great having much higher heating capacity without the higher cost, but makes me a bit blase about covering and heating as it can claw back...36 replies | 871 view(s)
-
30-05-2023, 10:17 PMit currently loses up to 2C during the off period of 17 hours then on for 7 hours which is enough to raise it back up to 25C. according to the app...11479 replies | 474379 view(s)
-
30-05-2023, 07:31 PMThanks, to be fair it has really helped with the gill flukes They were knocked back over 4 weeks treating 8 times in April but still not gone. But...11479 replies | 474379 view(s)
-
29-05-2023, 10:26 PMBeen holding 25C for about a week now, fish are loving it and voraciously hungry. but with the drop in night time temperature i think i might have...11479 replies | 474379 view(s)
-
28-05-2023, 02:59 PMseen a few ebay sellers doing it, but be careful on size some look like the pots are tiny. ...2 replies | 195 view(s)
-
28-05-2023, 02:46 PMdavethefish1 replied to a thread PP and fluke solve dosage time between the 2 in General Koi Carp Chatagree 100% i think fluke treatments must be being watered down with less actual medication in them. last year flukesolve then flukesolve plus...11 replies | 241 view(s)
-
28-05-2023, 10:47 AMdavethefish1 replied to a thread Pond collar and rear, what to do in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diariesmost don't bother with rebar in a collar, i did it as it doesn't cost much extra and helps prevent cracking and subsidance, all depends on your soil...1 replies | 90 view(s)
-
28-05-2023, 10:34 AMi did say properly built :D i remember that pond, was all above ground about 6 or 7 feet tall on a slope...:eek: the whole side collapsed :eek: ...16 replies | 221 view(s)
-
28-05-2023, 10:23 AMusually get my bicarb from amazon now £38 for 25kg was £28 12 months ago, ...4 replies | 156 view(s)
About davethefish1
Basic Information
About davethefish1
- Location:
- Bedworth
- Interests:
- Carp Fishing, Reef keeping, Koi ponds,
- Occupation:
- Pipefitter
Signature
Statistics
Total Posts
- Total Posts
- 5,180
- Posts Per Day
- 3.40
- Last Post
- New Natural look koi pond build 06-06-2023 10:52 PM
General Information
- Last Activity
- Yesterday 11:46 PM
- Join Date
- 08-04-2019
- Referrals
- 0
07-06-2023
- 10:33 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: Fluke Nuke plan thoughts by NamoAmituofoIf I were you I’d not PP...
- 10:33 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: Fluke Nuke plan thoughts by samp09Thank you I didn't PP...
- 10:32 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: Fluke Nuke plan thoughts by samp09So I have ordered some...
- 10:30 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: Spawning by sephukLooks like I got some...
- 08:41 PM - Shropshire_Tom clicked Thanks for this post: New pond build - First pond! by davethefish1Well stuff has been...
- 06:16 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: Hungry fish by smartin400g a day Dave, blimey...
- 02:49 PM - smartin clicked Thanks for this post: Hungry fish by davethefish13 times a day! :eek:...
- 01:32 PM - Frimley Koi keeper clicked Thanks for this post: New Natural look koi pond build by davethefish1I would highly recommend...
- 09:18 AM - g mac clicked Thanks for this post: Hungry fish by davethefish13 times a day! :eek:...
- 07:57 AM - james9489 clicked Thanks for this post: New Natural look koi pond build by davethefish1I would highly recommend...
06-06-2023
- 10:46 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: New Natural look koi pond build by james9489I can't believe I've...
- 10:29 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: New pond build - First pond! by Ajmgood progress! :) ...
- 07:29 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: New pond build - First pond! by Shropshire_TomWell stuff has been...
- 01:17 PM - Maddog1 clicked Thanks for this post: The Daily pond temp thread by davethefish1We have had a persistent...
- 01:17 PM - Maddog1 clicked Thanks for this post: The Daily pond temp thread by davethefish1whats going on with the...
- 12:07 PM - Ajm clicked Thanks for this post: The Daily pond temp thread by davethefish1We’ve had big overnight...
- 11:40 AM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: The Daily pond temp thread by DiabloDaveWe’ve had big overnight...
- 11:39 AM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: The Daily pond temp thread by TwhitenosugarWe have had a persistent...
05-06-2023
- 10:29 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: Hungry fish by g macMine have been on 6x 12g...
- 10:29 PM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: Hungry fish by smartinNever seen the fish so...
-
Whos Online
-
Sponsor
-
Forum Statistics
-
New Forum Posts
-
-
Latest Forum Threads
-
Filtreau Drum Motor & Gearbox
Hi, I’ve just replaced the gearbox on my Filtreau drum filter and mine was also slightly different....