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Today, 08:12 AMHi Sils, Welcome to Koi keeping (well hole keeping for a bit :cool:). I would be very happy to help you source materials when you decide what...9 replies | 186 view(s)
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Today, 08:02 AMHi mate, Whereabouts are you located as you can’t be far from me? Cheers Gaz4 replies | 131 view(s)
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Today, 08:00 AMlol cheers Bazza. Always best to get spindrifters from retailers who pretend to have them in stock in my experience :rolleyes: cheers Gaz13 replies | 365 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:39 PMLove the hi utsuri18 replies | 1013 view(s) -
Yesterday, 08:59 PMsamp09 replied to a thread Full garden remodel with pond in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI core drilled my returns with an old SDS drill, took 3-4 days of drilling till the battery died then charged again for an hour.Was after work not...193 replies | 3724 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:48 PMI'm with Fred, a pond would look cracking on the lower paving and you could have the best of both worlds with it being floor level from the higher...33 replies | 517 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:44 PMCracking collection there mate. I know it must be difficult to decide as its a big investment building a new pond. Definitely wait till spring and of...33 replies | 517 view(s)
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26-10-2020, 05:17 PMLol Wain, Like many other members on here I am no ‘expert’ but just have a rapidly growing level of experience due to my small koi business and...13 replies | 365 view(s)
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26-10-2020, 07:04 AMJay - which ever route you go, ensure enough gap is left for gas exchange otherwise the koi will suffocate - although I suspect the feeding ring may...18 replies | 258 view(s)
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25-10-2020, 10:23 PMGazkoi replied to a thread Let’s talk drums..... in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationHi Olly, If budget permits, I would opt for an Oase Premium Proficlear (which is what I run and it has not missed a beat). Additionally Oase have...16 replies | 294 view(s)
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25-10-2020, 08:24 PMGreat result - here if things don’t work out on it pal���� Cheers Gaz9 replies | 263 view(s)
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25-10-2020, 07:35 PMI feed mine silk worm pupae as a test in the warmer temps. For smaller koi I crush the pupae and find these better than mealworms which get a bit...6 replies | 185 view(s)
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25-10-2020, 06:25 PMHi Elmo, I have a stainless estrad sieve that you can have for £100. Its not the greatest and probably worth more in a scrap weight than as a...1 replies | 57 view(s)
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25-10-2020, 06:16 PMHi mate, I have an old strainer here that was attached to my blue eco before I changed for a sieve - which is soon to be changed for a drum. i...9 replies | 263 view(s)
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25-10-2020, 06:06 PMHi mate, Unfortunately this is the crap part of the hobby (along with spending loads of money, stressing constantly over them and becoming...106 replies | 2618 view(s)
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25-10-2020, 06:00 PMHi Slays, Is there a gap left for the gasses exchage? Cheers Gaz106 replies | 2618 view(s)
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25-10-2020, 03:35 PMLol and Thanks Koiz - I hope you are well Cheers Gaz13 replies | 365 view(s)
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25-10-2020, 01:31 PMHi David, Thank you for your kind review and apologies for being your alarm clock :D (I made sure I did not miss the ‘l’ there)... I enjoyed...13 replies | 365 view(s)
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25-10-2020, 09:57 AMGazkoi replied to a thread 2000 gal pond extension project in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI agree with Mike in that some pond builds have resembled more of a nuclear bunker than a pond, however always better safe than sorry IMHO. ...36 replies | 987 view(s)
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25-10-2020, 09:43 AMThose bridge look quality Peter - fantastic job mate. Cheers Gaz13 replies | 460 view(s)
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24-10-2020, 10:23 PMHi mate, I would suggest keep a regular check before taking any action if the koi are displaying expected behaviours. Rain can increase the PH....4 replies | 130 view(s)
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24-10-2020, 09:02 PMHi Jason, Before you execute your current plan, I would suggest you call a number of dealers and ask their opinion on what you are proposing. If I...18 replies | 258 view(s)
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23-10-2020, 07:30 PMHi, Less air is needed in the colder temperatures as you recognise how we again as you recognise this can bring disadvantages such as dead spots....7 replies | 181 view(s)
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23-10-2020, 07:26 PMCan you use a rubber coupler / reducer to attach the varying pipe and pump ? Cheers Gaz7 replies | 174 view(s)
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23-10-2020, 07:15 AMGazkoi replied to a thread A beginners guide to ‘mucus scraping’ by Gazkoi : Aurora Koi Ltd in Koi Health, Disease and Medication ForumThanks Gray much appreciated. I hope all is well. Cheers Gaz14 replies | 1489 view(s)
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21-10-2020, 10:15 PMThe drum would do the better job pal without any doubt and a lot less maintenance for you. Skimmers collect a surprising amount of debris (and food)...13 replies | 226 view(s)
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21-10-2020, 07:59 PMThanks GT Cheers Gaz30 replies | 587 view(s)
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21-10-2020, 07:04 PMThanks GT Cheers Gaz30 replies | 587 view(s)
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21-10-2020, 07:00 PMHi mate, If you are using the pod as mechanical filtration from the skimmer I would suggest sieve or better still a small drum. Sieve ma are OK...13 replies | 226 view(s)
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21-10-2020, 06:55 PMHi mate, If you can’t plug the gap you are likely to keep losing it which will become frustrating. Personally I would swap it and sell the micro...3 replies | 160 view(s)
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