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Today, 01:11 PM

Alburglar started a thread Any off the shelf pipe that fits perfectly inside 4" pressure pipe? in Pond DIY Tips and Tricks - DIY Projects

Hello All, Does anyone know of an 'off the shelf' pipe that fits perfectly inside 4" pressure? Whether it be PVC or stainless? I'm only going to...

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Today, 01:06 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Draco drum and Filtreau amalgam UV owners advice in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

All good food for thought, thanks.

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Today, 12:24 AM

Alburglar replied to a thread Draco drum and Filtreau amalgam UV owners advice in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

Ta, Mine has a bloody great big fitting on the end which could hinder me.

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Yesterday, 02:44 PM

Graeme replied to a thread Pond Leak Forces Quick Sale in Koi and Pond Equipment for Sale

I saw the pond and fish a couple of years back when I purchased a kohaku and ki suri. Both excellent fish . Other fish were very nice . I now have...

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Yesterday, 08:29 AM

john1 replied to a thread Filtreau 25 & bio unit in Pond DIY Tips and Tricks - DIY Projects

Agree with Al, mains water for cleaning drum is best in my books. Hassle free,just my opinion.:rolleyes:

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03-12-2024, 02:32 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Filtreau 25 & bio unit in Pond DIY Tips and Tricks - DIY Projects

A Draco uses mains water pressure. That really is hassle free. Horses for courses Drum failures with high pressure pumps can empty the pond and...

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03-12-2024, 02:28 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Black balls in k1 media in General Koi Carp Chat

The smelly ones are more convincing in my mind, heavy bacteria loads tend to whiff a bit. The blue gels and balls and liquids that don't smell etc...

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03-12-2024, 02:24 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Black balls in k1 media in General Koi Carp Chat

Yeah. The EA bacteria balls etc are well known to be totally bollox. It makes you wonder if the actual bacteria in other forms really works or even...

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03-12-2024, 02:22 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread There’s a rat in my kitchen what am I gonna do in General Koi Carp Chat

I have worse. Flying rats aka Seagulls

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02-12-2024, 01:37 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread There’s a rat in my kitchen what am I gonna do in General Koi Carp Chat

just watch out not to catch next doors cat :D :eek:

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02-12-2024, 01:03 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread There’s a rat in my kitchen what am I gonna do in General Koi Carp Chat

rats have neophobia, so traps are not always as easy as put one down and it works... the best method is to make piles of sawdust and bread crumb...

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01-12-2024, 02:25 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Loss of Koi - cold related? in General Koi Carp Chat

2 degrees change a day is pretty safe

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30-11-2024, 03:57 PM

john1 replied to a thread Loss of Koi - cold related? in General Koi Carp Chat

You need to slowly drop the temp in the vat Denise, when you get matching temps then ok to move. I find they dont take well moving from warm to...

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28-11-2024, 10:42 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Draco drum and Filtreau amalgam UV owners advice in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

Ok yep, hadn't considered the seal. I purge the BD through the clean end and out through the skimmer line so dirty side is the only option for...

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27-11-2024, 09:40 PM

samp09 replied to a thread Pond Leak Forces Quick Sale in Koi and Pond Equipment for Sale

Hello Mikey, also may be able to help out and unfortunately don't have any money to offer but am an hour and 20 away so could potentially help if you...

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27-11-2024, 07:38 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Loss of Koi - cold related? in General Koi Carp Chat

Denise, are you anywhere near Welwyn Garden City, someone on the for sale section needs to re-home some koi quickly due to a leak. You may be able to...

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27-11-2024, 07:29 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Pond Leak Forces Quick Sale in Koi and Pond Equipment for Sale

Hi Mikey ( I pressume), I'm in Dover so a couple of hours away. I don't have any money to offer you, but if you get stuck I could potentially rescue...

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27-11-2024, 05:50 PM

Alburglar started a thread Draco drum and Filtreau amalgam UV owners advice in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

Hello, Filtreau Amalgam owners: Long story, short - if I use the Filtreau Amalgam tank connector, is there a blank cap you can use if you ever...

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27-11-2024, 03:48 PM

Alburglar replied to a thread Ponds First Winter in Koi and pond security / protection

I use imgbb.com on an android phone ( I don't use Tapatalk app as others do) https://imgbb.com/ Create a profile/account, then upload your...

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27-11-2024, 10:57 AM

davethefish1 replied to a thread polycarbonate pond covers. in General Koi Carp Chat

same here 35mm, over a span of 2.4m they are pretty much self supporting so don't need a frame, wider and you will probably need some support. ...

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27-11-2024, 10:47 AM

samp09 replied to a thread polycarbonate pond covers. in General Koi Carp Chat

As above, 35mm for me.

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27-11-2024, 10:12 AM

smartin replied to a thread Loss of Koi - cold related? in General Koi Carp Chat

Also sorry to hear of your losses, everything points to a PH crash from what i have read and agree with all the responses you have had, try to move...

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27-11-2024, 10:01 AM

smartin replied to a thread polycarbonate pond covers. in General Koi Carp Chat

Hi Brian, 35mm is what the majority have used...... cheers Steve

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26-11-2024, 09:49 PM

Rapleyr replied to a thread Drum filter - 35k LPH minimum in Koi and Pond Equipment Wanted

Yes I sent them a couple of messages via eBay and they never came back to me Looked like great bits of kit and only £750 but I think they were...

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26-11-2024, 09:45 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Drum filter - 35k LPH minimum in Koi and Pond Equipment Wanted

there were some big drums up on ebay recently. 4 of them :eek: looks like they just sold... looked mint :cool: ...

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26-11-2024, 09:42 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread 240 litre bio chamber and 80litres K1 micro £150 in Koi and Pond Equipment for Sale

It was nice to meet you today Martin.

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26-11-2024, 06:12 PM

Rapleyr started a thread Drum filter - 35k LPH minimum in Koi and Pond Equipment Wanted

Looking for a drum filter for new pond project…needs to be gravity fed and 35k LPH minimum. Looking at QK35 or BD300 if I don’t find a suitable used...

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26-11-2024, 02:58 PM

john1 replied to a thread Loss of Koi - cold related? in General Koi Carp Chat

Sorry to hear of your losses Denise you must be gutted. Agree with all that has been mentioned,kh in my book is the most important check to do and...

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26-11-2024, 10:53 AM

samp09 replied to a thread Ponds First Winter in Koi and pond security / protection

I just have some left over concrete blocks/bricks from the build which have been fine for me. Obviously not the most pleasing on the eye but does the...

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26-11-2024, 09:26 AM

Alburglar replied to a thread Ponds First Winter in Koi and pond security / protection

I use 150mm clamps 'toolzone' brand and 'rolson' from ebay

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Jonerboy - 30-08-2021 11:37 AM View Conversation

Gazkoi - just read your reply regarding spindrifters. I have a EZ500i pond and it has a standard Aquasure 9x4 bottom drain. I’m keen to get a spindrifter. Which one is best and importantly which one is most compatible with my EZ500i? Im focusing on the holes which are already drilled in the bottom of my pond as I do not want to be drilling new holes! I have an evolution 70 air pump. Im assuming the spindrifters come without the flange being drilled?
GB15 - 26-04-2021 06:26 PM View Conversation

Hi thanks for message on drum filters, will likely come to you for quote to hen I decide what is needed