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Yesterday, 10:25 PMLooking good Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk1 replies | 48 view(s)
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Yesterday, 02:07 PMAlternatively if anyone already has a large batch and wants to share come forward Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk6 replies | 124 view(s)
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Yesterday, 01:47 PMGazkoi replied to a thread Momotaro showers help in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationHi mate, Thats how I started off with the one and then quickly added another and a plastic one from JBR. Personally I would not expect one to...8 replies | 216 view(s)
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Yesterday, 12:31 PMJust checked up on postage and it seems Royal Mail is the cheapest for a small parcel costing £3 (upto 2kg) so it likely going to be more in the...6 replies | 124 view(s)
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Yesterday, 12:10 PMSeeing as there has been a lot of interest in Virkon I was thinking of picking up a 10kg pot and then splitting it out Into 1kgs Just seeing if...6 replies | 124 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:39 AMHi mate, Personally, I would say it is not uncommon for many koi in most suitable ponds to reach 24 inches over time. cheers Gaz9 replies | 299 view(s)
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Yesterday, 07:26 AMI agree, Defo swept bend is a MUST. Cheers Gaz6 replies | 135 view(s)
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25-02-2021, 11:40 PMGazkoi replied to a thread Momotaro showers help in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationHi mate, My main pond is 4100 gallons. I have one Momataro shower running off a skinner through a sieve (soon to be replaced with a Filtreau...8 replies | 216 view(s)
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25-02-2021, 11:32 PMWe look forward to welcoming you Gmac. Cheers Gaz15 replies | 232 view(s)
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25-02-2021, 11:31 PMGreat to see you as always - thank you for continuing to support me. I’m delighted you are pleased with the Koi - great fish at a fantastic price...15 replies | 232 view(s)
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25-02-2021, 11:13 PMIf FG is in budget, Personally I would always opt for that. Ken alexander on here may be able to discuss with you as he does FG for a living... ...7 replies | 136 view(s)
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25-02-2021, 11:09 PMIMHO growing Koi successfully is a combination of the following: Genetics - if these are not in the line then it’s unlikely to beat average Good...9 replies | 299 view(s)
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25-02-2021, 10:57 PMHi, I can’t vouch for the other brands or suspicions around where they are manufactured, however I use numerous EA pumps and have sold dozens to...10 replies | 204 view(s)
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25-02-2021, 10:53 PMJBR or spindrifters are the ones to opt for IMHO. Many of my customers have used these and had no issues. Cheers Gaz6 replies | 135 view(s)
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24-02-2021, 08:59 PMHow are you going to clean? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk2 replies | 171 view(s)
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24-02-2021, 08:57 PMMikeh83 replied to a thread Koi died with blood under scales in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesThere are quite a few test kit available. Api, nt-labs, Colombo as well as others have test kits available. My personal choice would be API...20 replies | 304 view(s)
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24-02-2021, 05:10 PMMikeh83 replied to a thread Koi died with blood under scales in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI believe the variety of this is a little shusui what is a doitsu version is an asagi. It’s not uncommon for scales to develop along the lateral...20 replies | 304 view(s)
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24-02-2021, 05:02 PMMikeh83 replied to a thread Koi died with blood under scales in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesFeline asked about your ammonia level this is not showing on your photo and seeing as you have a nitrite reading .41mg that could still be a problem...20 replies | 304 view(s)
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24-02-2021, 03:31 PMLooking at the scope it has just a corse focus. No fine focus or stage controls I have seen people post on here with photos of parasites...192 replies | 2597 view(s)
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24-02-2021, 03:05 PMI do always recommend the apex practitioner and is also what I use. I have also advised the benifits of a good stage and light. Agree condenser...192 replies | 2597 view(s)
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24-02-2021, 02:17 PMIdeal AJ, you may find 16 suits for you I do most of my looking at 40 - 100 So your range will be 64 -160 People Say you need 400 for...192 replies | 2597 view(s)
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24-02-2021, 07:53 AMMikeh83 replied to a thread Momotaro showers help in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationGazkoi has a similar set up to what what you are wanting on his main pond but he does have 2 showers. Hopefully he will comment. I have seen...8 replies | 216 view(s)
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22-02-2021, 11:16 PMSorry to read again that you have had a loss AJ, hopefully onward and upwards. Most common scopes used for parasites will have 4, 10, 40...192 replies | 2597 view(s)
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22-02-2021, 10:47 AMso what’s next? Done a great job so far That insulation looks chunky! I was thinking of using 25mm in my upcoming build. Sent from my iPhone...6 replies | 176 view(s)
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22-02-2021, 10:37 AMLooking good. It’s hard to make out what is happening here. Is there anything to support the glass pushing out Sent from my iPhone...6 replies | 176 view(s)
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22-02-2021, 12:10 AMAh rip Chag. Sorry AJ how are all of the others. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk192 replies | 2597 view(s)
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21-02-2021, 11:01 PMIt does look like a decent concept and is far better than the ea tempest. That polycarbonate will get mucky over time I’m sure, I would probably go...8 replies | 394 view(s)
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21-02-2021, 02:26 PMSorry, I probably was not clear and also it was a pretty broad rash statement to make I’m sure there are other brands of fry food available. What...17 replies | 162 view(s)
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21-02-2021, 10:26 AMI’m really looking forward to see how this one turns out. Likely be kicking myself even more! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk13 replies | 220 view(s)
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21-02-2021, 10:12 AMGreat looking fish with an interesting patten, I also had an eye on it. Enjoy James Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk13 replies | 220 view(s)
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26-02-2021
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- 10:57 PM - Mikeh83 clicked Thanks for this post: Koi died with blood under scales by FelineIf I purchased a 8,000...
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- 11:14 PM - Wain clicked Thanks for this post: Help please by Mikeh83Looking at the scope it...
- 11:14 PM - Wain clicked Thanks for this post: Help please by Mikeh83Does it have a...
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- 09:41 PM - Frimley Koi keeper clicked Thanks for this post: Help please by Mikeh83Does it have a...
- 09:40 PM - Frimley Koi keeper clicked Thanks for this post: Help please by Mikeh83Just won this on a best...
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