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Today, 10:44 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Insulation for heated pond in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

this is Scorchios pond who had some leaks due to compression of the insulation debonding some of the connections on the side walls and bottom drains....

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Today, 10:24 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Insulation for heated pond in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

at the sides of the pond that is true, :) as gravitational forces are perpendicular, so only the water pressure at 0.2 bar at 2 meters deep is...

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Today, 07:01 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread The Daily pond temp thread in General Koi Carp Chat

Too true... Like winter has come back....

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Today, 07:00 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Energy efficiency in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

Most important thing when medicating a pond is to know your exact volume to the litre... Especially with chemicals like PP or CT.

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Today, 05:28 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Energy efficiency in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

i wish i had affluenza... :D ....not saying it's not worth saving where you can though...;) a bio filter shouldn't crash just due to parasite...

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Today, 05:21 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Energy efficiency in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

3 phase has to be installed, but did you mention having 2 separate electricity meters? you may be able double the standard 240v grid allowance. of...

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Today, 11:29 AM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Energy efficiency in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

my argument would be for a property so large, and a pond so big, you should easily afford the electric :D the way to decrease costs would be...

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Today, 11:10 AM

davethefish1 replied to a thread How would you prepare a base/foundation for filtration in this situation? in General Koi Carp Chat

mine has been at the same temperature for weeks now... i suppose that's just one of the down sides to an uninsulated pond base... is though it...

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Today, 09:38 AM

davethefish1 replied to a thread How would you prepare a base/foundation for filtration in this situation? in General Koi Carp Chat

very neat and tidy job :) looks like you got it done just in time too... some wet weather forecast next week.

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Today, 08:54 AM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Flat 2" strainer for outlets in General Koi Carp Chat

Because I just know some dumb fish is going to swim up that pipe and get stuck if you don't put a grill over it.:D

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Yesterday, 10:22 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Flat 2" strainer for outlets in General Koi Carp Chat

i use a plastic welder to seal the holes up and hold the bar in place, but solvent weld glue should do the same. just remember to let it go off...

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Yesterday, 07:31 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Flat 2" strainer for outlets in General Koi Carp Chat

i made these grills from 4mm diameter 316 stainless steel bar, one for my 4" return and a similar one with less bars for my 2" return ...

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23-03-2023, 06:31 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread CobraKoi finally does it in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Cheers :D

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23-03-2023, 01:51 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread CobraKoi finally does it in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

looking great! :) love a bit of carpentry :D whats the reason for the two different ridge heights?

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22-03-2023, 11:37 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread The Daily pond temp thread in General Koi Carp Chat

mine is sitting at 14C atm still unheated. i'm taking the covers off during the day, and back on at night. and i'm not using the window insulation...

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22-03-2023, 02:07 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Mikes new pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

i dunno.. in my case the window worked out cheaper than the sleepers would have... :eek: :D i'm trying to remember where i got that pic from, but...

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22-03-2023, 10:59 AM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Mikes new pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

the only thing i would add regarding quoted K1 filter ratios which are all based on EA's use of K1 in a nexus. there is more to a biological...

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20-03-2023, 10:48 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Buying from China in General Koi Carp Chat

I've had stuff delivered a lot quicker from China than I have from the EU lol...:D Lots of items that used to be available from amazon eu are now...

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20-03-2023, 05:35 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Energy efficiency in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

i think you are getting off light with a 14meter x 8 meter x 1.75 meter, 96,000 litres or 21,000 gallon pond :eek: even turning it over just once...

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20-03-2023, 11:01 AM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Buying from China in General Koi Carp Chat

yes mate bought a couple of things, but due to import changes the VAT is paid at source to the seller for all items under £135 items worth over £39...

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20-03-2023, 10:52 AM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Stubborn rust stain in General Koi Carp Chat

everytime i've seen rendering done on site it was with plastic edge trims or stainless steel. as most metals even cheaper 304 ordinary stainless...

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19-03-2023, 08:26 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Yamabuki ogon in Koi Gallery (Photos of Members Koi)

fukarin is great already, and will get even better with size :cool:

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19-03-2023, 08:23 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Uvc in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

what are your ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and phosphate readings, and what do you test them with? what is your stocking level, number of fish, and...

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19-03-2023, 07:56 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Yamabuki ogon in Koi Gallery (Photos of Members Koi)

stunner :cool: I'd say female too, just from looking at the picture. it's pretty easy as the females are substantially lighter than the males. :)...

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19-03-2023, 04:09 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Insulation for heated pond in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

just concept art...not a bad size house though but garage way too small lol,:D

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19-03-2023, 01:04 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Metal Removing Resin in General Koi Carp Chat

i was just trying it out as the last two changes i made, by adding a big blue of bone char, and using a 3 channel dosing pump to dose API tap water...

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19-03-2023, 12:54 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Shower Return Pipe in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

a 2" gravity return won't take a lot of flow, i had 2 x 2" gravity returns on my old pond with a 3ft drop, and it still started backing up at around...

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19-03-2023, 12:48 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Epsom salt bath dosage in General Koi Carp Chat

i think there are genetic issues as well, as with most 'pedigree' animals, breeding compromises are made based on looks over health, disease...

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19-03-2023, 12:42 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Insulation for heated pond in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

agrred, it's the basis of ground source heat pumps. they are more efficient that air source heat pumps. but you need more land to make it work well...

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18-03-2023, 11:58 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Measure up and pics in Koi Gallery (Photos of Members Koi)

some good growth as well, it female or male? I got my ochiba from queni about 4 years ago 65cm last year, not massive growth but a male from...

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