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Today, 05:13 PMHow about Maruhiro for ki Utsuri? I know there were a number of decent ki Utsuri from them last year, but wasn't sure if they are renowned for...16 replies | 243 view(s) -
Yesterday, 04:51 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Marine Reefing to Koi - My build thread in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diarieslooks great! How did you get all the filters in that one small area? Or do you have filters elsewhere? Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using Tapatalk428 replies | 12136 view(s)
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Yesterday, 04:14 PMHi Utsuri - Shinoda, Marusei Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using Tapatalk16 replies | 243 view(s)
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Yesterday, 04:12 PMYamabuki Ogon - Izumyia Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using Tapatalk16 replies | 243 view(s)
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15-01-2021, 01:51 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread GadgetBazza finally builds his pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesEither way it must be soul destroying having to deal with the issue on your house, what with all the other challenges you've had to face with the...335 replies | 11984 view(s)
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15-01-2021, 01:22 PMIn addition to the water test results, how cold is the water, how deep is the pond, how well insulated is the pond, pipework and filters? Really...3 replies | 287 view(s)
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15-01-2021, 10:40 AMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread GadgetBazza finally builds his pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesMy god you are really going through it at the moment. Sounds awful. How comes you are so prone to flooding? Are you in a dip, with run off coming...335 replies | 11984 view(s)
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12-01-2021, 10:28 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Moving Koi during Torpor, is this a bad idea?? in General Koi Carp ChatA lot of carp (for fishing) are harvested and moved to new waters through the winter here in the UK. Although they are tougher than these pampered...8 replies | 301 view(s)
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12-01-2021, 04:49 PMI never realised it typically got that hot in Japan in Summer. Interesting. So sounds like you get more extreme weather than us. Colder in Winter...29 replies | 664 view(s)
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12-01-2021, 03:42 PMFrom what I've read 13C is the ideal temperature to maintain their immune system through winter. My understanding is this helps avoid issues when...29 replies | 664 view(s)
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12-01-2021, 01:55 PMSmartin has also done something similar and he seems to maintain temps around 12c with a 300watt heater. Although it seems he has done a good job on...29 replies | 664 view(s)
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11-01-2021, 11:59 PMThanks Mike. I'll check the temps in the morning to see if it's done anything. Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using Tapatalk29 replies | 664 view(s)
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11-01-2021, 10:18 PMI've just set my heater up. Pond measuring 5.6C and have set it to 6.5C to start off with. Shouldn't be too difficult as air temp in the shed was...29 replies | 664 view(s)
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11-01-2021, 04:57 PMCheers John. I've already got a spray bar for the top tier of the shower before I made the sieve. But I'm not sure that'll work well with the mesh...14 replies | 316 view(s)
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10-01-2021, 06:47 PMHere it is. Got it up and running. But need to seal the waste tray in and plumb the waste pipe in for the waste tray. Sent from my Pixel 4a...14 replies | 316 view(s)
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10-01-2021, 12:44 PMI'm doing the same as you hippo. I went for a shego titanium heater, following advice from people on this forum. Apparently the glass heaters...29 replies | 664 view(s)
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10-01-2021, 11:31 AMSo John, following your thread and Dave's video, I've built a sieve to go in the top of my shower filter. I'll have to put some pics up when I get a...14 replies | 316 view(s)
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09-01-2021, 06:17 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Sad sad news for this forum. Rip Freddyboy in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesTerrible news! He was always so helpful and up for helping anyone out with advice. Even though I never met him, I'm really sad to hear this news....180 replies | 3552 view(s)
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08-01-2021, 03:35 PMGlad to hear it's doing its thing. Bet your fish will be thanking you. Although I'm only a couple of degrees warmer, mine have been...8839 replies | 310749 view(s)
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08-01-2021, 01:48 PMArceye, has your pond increased much since this morning now you have a heater running? Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using Tapatalk8839 replies | 310749 view(s)
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08-01-2021, 01:45 PMI do recall it being fairly mild last winter. Good to know about your heater Smartin. I suspect you are better insulated than my pond. But if a...8839 replies | 310749 view(s)
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08-01-2021, 01:00 PMI've joined the club. I've ordered myself a 600watt heater for my pond. Like UKzero, my pond has hovered around 5C since New Year, although my...8839 replies | 310749 view(s)
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06-01-2021, 09:46 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread 4 LARGE (2-2.5ft Koi) & 4 x 10-12" Koi FOR SALE in Koi and Pond Equipment for SaleDo you have photos of them? It may improve your chances of finding a taker. Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using Tapatalk1 replies | 313 view(s)
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06-01-2021, 12:13 PMCheers John. I'll have a look at that when I can. Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using Tapatalk14 replies | 316 view(s)
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06-01-2021, 11:18 AMI'm also currently planning to build a DIY sieve. But will put it in the top of a shower to try and keep the media clean as muck had somehow built up...14 replies | 316 view(s)
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06-01-2021, 01:00 AMMaybe do a small water change whilst you wait for the heater to arrive? The water out the tap should be warmer than 2.7, so should help push temps up...8839 replies | 310749 view(s)
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06-01-2021, 12:46 AMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread GadgetBazza finally builds his pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI agree those videos were the first ones I saw that explained the concept of an air lift and how to build one. So Bazza have got one up and...335 replies | 11984 view(s)
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06-01-2021, 12:41 AMI find with most hobbies interest will naturally ebb and flow. For example with fishing, some years I go a lot and watch you tube videos, buy mags,...18 replies | 615 view(s)
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05-01-2021, 03:07 PMI use a hi blow xp40 for a bottom drain which is 2m deep and it provides more than enough air. If I had it on all the time I'd probably vent some...9 replies | 327 view(s)
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02-01-2021, 11:29 PMI've actually eaten carp when I was in China. I know it's tradition to eat it in eastern Europe as well, which probably came from a time when...16 replies | 495 view(s)
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