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22-03-2023, 11:42 AMBlimey that's a bit much. Having a window on a bio filter lol. Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using Tapatalk88 replies | 3955 view(s) -
20-03-2023, 01:21 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Energy efficiency in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationSo looking at your pond. It would work well to reduce the consumption of electricity if you currently pump water from your bio filter back to the...10 replies | 235 view(s)
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20-03-2023, 01:10 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Energy efficiency in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationProbably best to do a search on this forum, as there have been a few threads, including one I made. But I'll try and describe it here. Basically...10 replies | 235 view(s)
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19-03-2023, 10:24 PMWow. Some really nice fish! And some great growth. I love the doitsu Karashi, red Karashi and the Aka Matsuba in particular. Sent from my...18 replies | 181 view(s)
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18-03-2023, 09:53 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Energy efficiency in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI'd second installing an Airlift on your pond. Super efficient, many benefits to running one and very few drawbacks. My airlift and moving bio...10 replies | 235 view(s)
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16-03-2023, 02:13 PMThese stories remind me of when my pond window arrived. I'd arranged for my dad to be there to help shift it, but it arrived without notice, a day...16 replies | 427 view(s)
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16-03-2023, 01:53 PMI was waiting on 2 koi to arrive once, but they weren't delivered by APC in the allotted window. I later received a call from the courier's own...16 replies | 427 view(s)
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15-03-2023, 09:41 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Insulation for heated pond in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI'd agree with that. I found the info and advice on here so helpful. I definitely avoided making a number of wrong decisions thanks to this...11 replies | 218 view(s)
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13-03-2023, 07:50 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread EA k+ advanced filter in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationWatching that video, it looks a right faff to have to clean. Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using Tapatalk9 replies | 219 view(s)
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13-03-2023, 05:45 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Low output from an Airpump in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationYou might also want to wipe down the rubber gasket that sits around the filter wadding and also the underside of the air pump top panel, as these had...17 replies | 248 view(s)
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13-03-2023, 05:38 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Low output from an Airpump in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationUnscrew the top panel on the air pump, lift the top panel off the air pump and pull out the filter wadding. I then blew out/vacuumed off all the...17 replies | 248 view(s)
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13-03-2023, 05:03 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Low output from an Airpump in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationAfter cleaning the filter on the air pump on my grow on, I've now cleaned out the filters on the two air pumps on my pond they were caked in muck. ...17 replies | 248 view(s)
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11-03-2023, 04:57 PMI'm at 8.3C with covers on. Although opened the covers up earlier to get some sunlight/warmth into the pond. Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using...11390 replies | 451860 view(s)
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11-03-2023, 12:30 PMI did make a DIY sieve that I put in the top tier of a shower, which was actually for my main pond rather than grow on. The main reason I did that...12 replies | 279 view(s)
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11-03-2023, 12:21 PMWill it go indoors? If so I wouldn't bother with a UV. But if in a dimly lit area, like a garage, I'd suggest getting a led light on a timer for it...12 replies | 279 view(s)
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10-03-2023, 02:48 PMNice bit of kit there Dave! Is that the feeder that koi wholesale use? Pretty sure I saw them in the background of one of their vids. Oh and...13 replies | 276 view(s)
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10-03-2023, 12:19 PMSnow them Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using Tapatalk37 replies | 450 view(s)
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08-03-2023, 09:16 AMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Low output from an Airpump in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationOk so that job took all of 30 seconds to do. 10 of which were probably watching the fish in the tank. Yep it was the filter. Took it out and the...17 replies | 248 view(s)
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07-03-2023, 11:08 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Low output from an Airpump in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationJust had a quick look at that Video Dave. Ok so getting to the filter on the air pump is way more straightforward than I realised. Think I'll go...17 replies | 248 view(s)
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07-03-2023, 10:59 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Low output from an Airpump in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThanks all. Ok so sounds like it's probably the filter then. I'll be having a look this weekend. Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using...17 replies | 248 view(s)
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07-03-2023, 11:12 AMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Low output from an Airpump in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationTbh as it's still fairly new, I've not checked the filter. Can they clog that quickly (it's not in a dusty environment)? Sent from my Pixel 4a...17 replies | 248 view(s)
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07-03-2023, 10:44 AMTwhitenosugar started a thread Low output from an Airpump in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI bought a jebao pA-35 air pump 2/3 years ago for a grow on tank and the output from the air pump has dropped significantly already. I appreciate...17 replies | 248 view(s)
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05-03-2023, 11:32 PMI've bagged up dead fish and put them in with the general waste. It's not exactly a dignified way to go, but I don't have many places I can bury...5 replies | 380 view(s)
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03-03-2023, 09:56 AMThere's a used Draco drum 25 for sale on here for £800. Not a bad price. Not sure if you are near the seller, but you should be able to get a...14 replies | 962 view(s)
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01-03-2023, 11:51 AMIn that case I'd focus on getting the nitrates and phosphates down as much as possible. Do you know what your nitrate an phosphate levels are...14 replies | 962 view(s)
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01-03-2023, 12:12 AMA possible solution to reduce the weed would be to create some shade for your pond. A pergola over the pond with some twinwall polycarb panels in...14 replies | 962 view(s)
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25-02-2023, 11:41 AMCan you provide any photos? The red rash on its belly sounds like it could a bacterial infection, but that is a complete guess. Is there a lot...19 replies | 641 view(s)
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25-02-2023, 12:44 AMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI'm now thinking you are possibly addicted to resin fumes. That pond will have been fibre glassed to within an inch of its life. Still, if...565 replies | 26214 view(s)
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23-02-2023, 04:48 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Why trickle in and out? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThe nitrogen cycle will cause a build up of nitrate - which can turn the water green and also in high doses affect the growth of the fish. And...14 replies | 336 view(s)
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22-02-2023, 01:55 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Does gf sieve need weir in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationIn short yep, you do. Although having said that I have a sieve on a grow on tank and for whatever reason the floating weir has stopped floating...2 replies | 122 view(s)
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