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Yesterday, 06:13 PMIf you build it with ledges all the way round you could use plastic pallets. They are very hard wearing and many Japanese breeders use them to cover...1 replies | 39 view(s)
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Yesterday, 05:37 PMThe nexus isn't a drum , a drop in draco can be added but I would go full purpose build drum filter . I know It's more money but if I had money...41 replies | 310 view(s)
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Yesterday, 05:28 PMI do really like the bridge and shape but plan it all out and stick a sketch on here to get some pointers on to where and how to install may 4...41 replies | 310 view(s)
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Yesterday, 04:35 PMOne quick one mate . The shape of your pond as is now is lovely and natural but the shape , the curves the bottle neck and the shelves all pose food...41 replies | 310 view(s)
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Yesterday, 03:11 PMDon't feel that's carp pox mate. Firstly let's get a full lot of test results up please, then pond size filters ect , the redness could be stress or...1 replies | 29 view(s)
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Yesterday, 01:06 PMI got one second hand off here very luckily I might say . But it's a fantastic help and a good read aswell , helped me out a couple times now and...2 replies | 46 view(s)
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Yesterday, 01:00 PMIf you want a big pond you’ll need to learn a lot about filtration and treatments, I buy raw chemicals and not the shop premixes because doing that...41 replies | 310 view(s) -
Yesterday, 07:43 AMhttps://www.koiforum.uk/pond-diy-tips-tricks-diy-projects/31141-diy-air-lift-2.html?highlight=Air+lift Have a read of this when I did mine,T...10 replies | 2617 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 11:19 PMI sometimes think I shouldn't have built a pond for my fish... A padded cell would have been better. :D Koi do get them selves into a few knocks...3 replies | 309 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 11:02 PMIt's all about budget and life to me mate . Personally 5 to 6 k gal is a big nice pond easy enough to maintain if done right with the right filters...41 replies | 310 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 10:37 PMFluke treatment and the likes may not sound important but at 50,000 and say it takes 3 chemical hits to get rid that outlay is gunna be massive ,...41 replies | 310 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 09:43 PMIt’s a big piece of water, I’d check your maths because I’m surprised you are maintaining the same footprint with such an increase? I’m at 60k...41 replies | 310 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 09:33 PM50,000 lrts 11k gal is big !! I have 9000 (2kgal ) and rum a 20,000 pump , if that's a true voloum you would want 2 drums 2 30,000 pumps use the...41 replies | 310 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 06:45 PMGood luck James hope it works ok.18 replies | 234 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 04:41 PMOase drums seem as good as any.19 replies | 912 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 03:57 PMCan second ms290 sealant just done my window with this prefect stuff . It's a shit to get off ya hands mind! Sent from my SM-S918B using Tapatalk215 replies | 64338 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 03:37 PMthanks. answers to your questions: 1. The fibreglass was done over the home made ‘frame’ which was an indented step in the insulation. Designed to...215 replies | 64338 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 02:18 PMBi carb . I have tap kh of 0 or 1 so have to bicarb all the time, can buy big sacks of food grade bicarb for not much money really ebay is your...13 replies | 1330 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 08:50 AMHa ha, in disguise then.18 replies | 234 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 08:40 AMHiding from frim !! Sent from my SM-S918B using Tapatalk18 replies | 234 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 08:36 AMHey Johnathan, are you in disguise!!!! When your on here your name doesnt show on " members on line "18 replies | 234 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 08:32 AMDave, I would go for a larger drum than you need and dont go by manufacturers specs. I got the Draco 25,was going for the smaller one but got this...19 replies | 912 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 08:27 AMYou to sir ! Sent from my SM-S918B using Tapatalk18 replies | 234 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 08:26 AMForgot to say Happy Easter to all, have a great day.18 replies | 234 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 08:26 AMGreat update Johnathan,its the koi bible. Well worth a buy James good to refare back to. Paddy on here uses Duncans ICC but I havnt as yet. Used...18 replies | 234 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 12:55 AMI hate my slide valves, they leak if you use them. I would swap them for ball valves if I could fit them in I just can't.8 replies | 204 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 12:51 AM2nd hand draco, must be ancient. Still going.19 replies | 912 view(s)
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20-04-2025, 12:32 AMAlburglar replied to a thread Measuring Water Volume Using the salt method and TDS meter. in General Koi Carp ChatSo my initial TDS reading was actually 301ppm. I added 50kg salt and 24hrs later pond TDS was 3690ppm. 3.690 -0.301 = 3.389 50000 ÷ 3.389 = 14754...2 replies | 51 view(s)
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19-04-2025, 11:45 PMAlburglar replied to a thread Measuring Water Volume Using the salt method and TDS meter. in General Koi Carp ChatHow I got there, and ended up with 0.75% salt in the pond, was a long and winding road, LOL. But you can learn from my errors. Why did I bother:...2 replies | 51 view(s)
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19-04-2025, 11:38 PMAlburglar started a thread Measuring Water Volume Using the salt method and TDS meter. in General Koi Carp ChatSo, I could just skip to the end result but I'm gonna post up my various different attempts just to show you how wildly different results you'll get...2 replies | 51 view(s)
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