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Yesterday, 03:54 PMNo problem, just sharing stuff that I've learnt from others on here. I had the same issue finding a suitable spot for the ball valve. They're so...12 replies | 140 view(s) -
Yesterday, 01:53 PMFair enough. The description on eBay says pvc, and says for air, oil, food etc ... which I'm guessing is ok if pvc pipe is. Although eBay...12 replies | 140 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:53 AMI'd personally look for unbranded airline rather than EA, as I'm sure you can get the same stuff off eBay for much cheaper. I don't know how much...12 replies | 140 view(s)
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20-01-2021, 09:12 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread thermostat/heater in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI reckon you could. Whether it'll remain accurate over the lifetime of the product I don't know. But in its favour, it has a calibration setting....22 replies | 268 view(s)
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20-01-2021, 05:23 PMHere's to hoping it won't be like it was last year with all the parasites. I purge my bottom drain straight to waste when doing water changes. I...4 replies | 97 view(s)
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20-01-2021, 12:17 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread thermostat/heater in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI didn't see those reviews So far so good, but I'll keep you posted if my shed ever starts smoking. Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using Tapatalk22 replies | 268 view(s)
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19-01-2021, 04:36 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Going to attempt an air lift in Pond DIY Tips and Tricks - DIY ProjectsGlad to hear the test run worked well. If you want to use a bigger air stone but only want to use 1.5" (or 50mm) pipework for the air lift, how...186 replies | 5039 view(s)
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19-01-2021, 04:29 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread thermostat/heater in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationNo worries. Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using Tapatalk22 replies | 268 view(s)
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19-01-2021, 02:46 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread thermostat/heater in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationAnd yes, you plug the stat in to a standard electric socket, then plug your heater into the stat socket labelled 'heater', chuck your probe into...22 replies | 268 view(s)
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19-01-2021, 02:37 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread thermostat/heater in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI use an inkbird 308 on my set up for a 600watt heater and it's perfect for the job. So should work fine for a 300watt heater. The instructions...22 replies | 268 view(s)
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18-01-2021, 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...24 replies | 493 view(s)
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17-01-2021, 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 | 12199 view(s)
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17-01-2021, 04:14 PMHi Utsuri - Shinoda, Marusei Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using Tapatalk24 replies | 493 view(s)
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17-01-2021, 04:12 PMYamabuki Ogon - Izumyia Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using Tapatalk24 replies | 493 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 | 12058 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 | 329 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 | 12058 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 | 325 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 | 676 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 | 676 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 | 676 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 | 676 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 | 676 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 | 322 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 | 322 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 | 676 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 | 322 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....182 replies | 3761 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...8863 replies | 311259 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 Tapatalk8863 replies | 311259 view(s)
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