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09-01-2021, 04:42 PMCavester replied to a thread Sad sad news for this forum. Rip Freddyboy in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesShocking news, it was only last week he was helping me with my drum. Sad indeed. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk177 replies | 3477 view(s) -
09-01-2021, 04:37 PMCavester replied to a thread Filtreau combi next drum in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationSorry, just managed go get it actually fitted. Been running a week and it's certainly clearing the pond and seems to be working well. Time will...10 replies | 732 view(s)
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08-01-2021, 10:16 AMThanks. Can I ask how quiet it is? Subjective I know but interested in your opinion of the pump. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk9 replies | 320 view(s)
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08-01-2021, 09:11 AMCavester replied to a thread Griffon Uni-100 setting time for water in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesWhen I was welding it was around 5 degrees, which is the lowest limit it recommends. I did leave it overnight and there were no leeks since so all...5 replies | 182 view(s)
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03-01-2021, 01:14 PMLooks good Mike Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk18 replies | 380 view(s)
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03-01-2021, 01:09 PMHard to tell sometimes Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk18 replies | 380 view(s)
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03-01-2021, 12:01 PMAnd a red white and black one? Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk18 replies | 380 view(s)
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01-01-2021, 12:11 PMIt rained a lot last night and I can now see the bottom drain 2m down so it's definitely clearing slowly. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk11 replies | 270 view(s)
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31-12-2020, 09:19 AMI could put some activated carbon in some mesh bags and hang them in the moving bed, would that help? Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk11 replies | 270 view(s)
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30-12-2020, 09:42 PMIt's odd because it's not visibly brown. It's more like a smokey cloudy. However it was brown before I mixed about 10k litres of fresh water into it...11 replies | 270 view(s)
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30-12-2020, 11:28 AMIt's gravity fed, thanks. I'll be patient Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk11 replies | 270 view(s)
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30-12-2020, 10:18 AMActually come to think of it, due to the back pressure of water from the outlet, due to the pump below the water line, the pump would never run dry...21 replies | 535 view(s)
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30-12-2020, 10:09 AMI guess if you shut a ball valve before the pump the pump would not run dry as it would not be able to move the water due to the lack of air behind...21 replies | 535 view(s)
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30-12-2020, 12:15 AMSo, my pond was half full for several months whilst other priorities prevailed. In that time lots of leaves from the tree above fell in there and...11 replies | 270 view(s)
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29-12-2020, 03:44 PMHi, I am wanting to fit a float switch to the clean side of my drum. I am concerned that if for some reason the drum malfunctioned and the pump...21 replies | 535 view(s)
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29-12-2020, 03:36 PMCavester replied to a thread How long does K1 take to sink? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationIt was K1 I got. I didn't know there was a k+ until just now, thought it was K1 or micro. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk9 replies | 185 view(s)
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29-12-2020, 02:12 PMCavester replied to a thread How long does K1 take to sink? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationOk found it, potassium permanganate. No didn't do this and happy to let it mature as it goes. Pond bomb just arrived so going to chuck that in...9 replies | 185 view(s)
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29-12-2020, 12:41 PMCavester replied to a thread How long does K1 take to sink? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationSorry, what's PP? Can safely say I didn't soak it prior I know it will take a while to mature the bacteria etc. but just wondered how long...9 replies | 185 view(s)
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29-12-2020, 11:17 AMCavester started a thread How long does K1 take to sink? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationNew pond and combi drum. I have just put 50ltrs in and turned the air on, it's bubbling away but sitting on the top. How long does it take to sink?...9 replies | 185 view(s)
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29-12-2020, 11:13 AMSo tried my 65 on both the moving bed and bottom drain and it would not do it. However strangely, even though the 65 seems a bit too powerful for...9 replies | 320 view(s)
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27-12-2020, 06:12 PMDon't have a 2 way so just as quick to get another pump as I want to control independent. Ok cool, will add the K1 in the morning, thanks. Just...18 replies | 380 view(s)
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27-12-2020, 05:25 PMPerfect, thanks will look for something similar. Anyone know what the profi drup air pump is (make/model)? Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk9 replies | 320 view(s)
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27-12-2020, 05:24 PMI need an air pump which I plan to get/order tomorrow. Just don't know which one to go for. Have. 60lph on the bottom drain and it's too powerful...18 replies | 380 view(s)
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27-12-2020, 11:47 AMThere were about 10 of mixed verity in the old pond but when they were first put in there they were all about 2cm fry, some are just gold fish. I...18 replies | 380 view(s)
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26-12-2020, 09:49 PMNext one. This when I bought it had an red head that went orange then disappeared altogether. Now the whole fish is just white... Sent from my...18 replies | 380 view(s)
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26-12-2020, 06:13 PMThought I'd start a thread off for myself to get assistance on ID'ing my fish. I have no idea what any of them are really. Bought them all when...18 replies | 380 view(s)
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26-12-2020, 06:03 PMI was going to do that originally but then want to be able to turn the bottom drain off remotely, hence 2 pumps. I think another 60 the same as I...9 replies | 320 view(s)
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26-12-2020, 01:30 PMHi, What air pumps do people use for their bio chambers? I have a Filtreau Combi Next which has a big air diaphragm at the bottom. I got a...9 replies | 320 view(s)
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25-12-2020, 02:11 PMCavester replied to a thread Drum filter, what am I doing wrong? in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesWell I'll be blown, went out this morning turned it all on and it just worked! All I can assume is that the lacqur Fred noted basically...25 replies | 685 view(s)
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24-12-2020, 08:24 PMCavester replied to a thread Drum filter, what am I doing wrong? in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThis is the same unit and his water level is the same as mine in relation to the shute... https://youtu.be/pjUBlCK8FN8 Sent from my SM-G975F...25 replies | 685 view(s)
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- 11:57 AM - Frimley Koi keeper clicked Thanks for this post: Sad sad news for this forum. Rip Freddyboy by CavesterShocking news, it was...
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- 08:22 PM - RS2OOO clicked Thanks for this post: Sad sad news for this forum. Rip Freddyboy by CavesterShocking news, it was...
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- 04:56 PM - NickK-UK clicked Thanks for this post: Griffon Uni-100 setting time for water by CavesterWhen I was welding it...
- 09:11 AM - Cavester clicked Thanks for this post: Griffon Uni-100 setting time for water by NickK-UKI've been putting off...
05-01-2021
- 03:16 PM - Cavester clicked Thanks for this post: Bio chamber air pump by TwhitenosugarI use a hi blow xp40 for...
03-01-2021
- 08:08 PM - Cavester clicked Thanks for this post: Cavesters Fish ID's by LetimgoAnd a red white and...
- 08:08 PM - Cavester clicked Thanks for this post: Cavesters Fish ID's by samp09I'd say its a Sanke,...
- 08:08 PM - Cavester clicked Thanks for this post: Cavesters Fish ID's by LetimgoHard to tell sometimes...
- 08:07 PM - Cavester clicked Thanks for this post: Cavesters Fish ID's by Mikeh83Both Showa and Sanke are...
- 06:26 PM - Letimgo clicked Thanks for this post: Cavesters Fish ID's by CavesterEven I know that one!...
- 06:26 PM - Letimgo clicked Thanks for this post: Cavesters Fish ID's by CavesterI say Sanke [emoji16] ...
- 01:06 PM - Cavester clicked Thanks for this post: Cavesters Fish ID's by Mikeh83And a red white and...
- 10:40 AM - RS2OOO clicked Thanks for this post: Discoloured water by CavesterIt rained a lot last...
01-01-2021
- 10:42 AM - Cavester clicked Thanks for this post: Discoloured water by FelineI could put some...
31-12-2020
- 11:48 PM - Cavester clicked Thanks for this post: Float switch by FelineI have to say I would...
- 11:48 PM - Cavester clicked Thanks for this post: Float switch by Mikeh83Ea likely not got it in...
- 11:48 PM - Cavester clicked Thanks for this post: Float switch by GrommettI recently bought a EA...
30-12-2020
- 10:23 PM - Cavester clicked Thanks for this post: Discoloured water by TwhitenosugarI had the same issue,...
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It works great but doesn’t produce any protein/muck so it’s turned off Neil Sent from my...