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25-09-2023, 11:16 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread I don't believe I wanted to do that! in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationHow annoying. I feel your pain. I managed to do the same, I dropped a bit of black conduit into a black pond that's 2m deep that had pea soup...2 replies | 135 view(s) -
25-09-2023, 07:59 AMSimilar happened to me when fishing a park lake. Put a brand new tub of baits down without putting the lid on. I walked to the lake to recast and...3 replies | 191 view(s)
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25-09-2023, 07:51 AMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Ammonia and nitrites - newbie needs help! in General Koi Carp ChatSounds like new pond pond syndrome to me. Although you say the filters and Lilly's are 10 years old, it sounds like the pond is new. If so, then...6 replies | 270 view(s)
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24-09-2023, 11:03 AMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Drum filter advice please in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI never knew Draco did a 70. Just had a quick look and that looks much better able to handle the needed flow rate. I noticed it still came with a...44 replies | 633 view(s)
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24-09-2023, 10:15 AMI would've said Showa too based on how much sumi it has, the Sumi drops below the lateral line, is in the fins and is on the head too. Sent from...11 replies | 175 view(s)
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24-09-2023, 10:00 AMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Drum filter advice please in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationIf going for the Draco drum, you definitely want the mesh to be 120 microns. It will struggle with the flow if smaller. I changed the mesh on my...44 replies | 633 view(s)
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17-09-2023, 10:30 AMHave you tried swapping the mesh on the screen for a less fine mesh? If not I'd suggest swapping it over first. I did on mine from a 52 microns...21 replies | 497 view(s)
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11-09-2023, 03:56 PMSorry to hear this Dave! It really sounds like you are going through it all with the pond at the moment. Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using...33 replies | 712 view(s)
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11-09-2023, 03:47 PMTbh I've long suspected that showers harbour parasites and protect them from medications. Plus as you say, they can rapidly break down medications...17 replies | 647 view(s)
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08-09-2023, 07:12 AMSome good progress made. I know what you mean about the digging. I dug my pond out by hand. It seemed like a task with no end, although was...66 replies | 1697 view(s)
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05-09-2023, 12:02 PMIn terms of the media in your multi bay, I would definitely get rid of the foam and alpha grog. Both are difficult to keep clean and quickly form...12 replies | 272 view(s)
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05-09-2023, 11:57 AMThinking out side the (filter) box here... If fines are your problem, how about buying a second hand pump fed sieve and adding that to your skimmer?...12 replies | 272 view(s)
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04-09-2023, 04:00 PMSorry to hear this Dave. I know your Shiro is an impressive fish. And given the lengths you go to, to provide good water, if your fish are like...32 replies | 822 view(s)
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04-09-2023, 03:55 PMFor anyone thinking about jump guards. Make sure you secure them at both ends. I secured a small section of guard with just one clamp in the...5 replies | 361 view(s)
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04-09-2023, 08:45 AMGatwick koi is worth a shout. Would be a slight detour from the Windsor to Dover route. Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using Tapatalk10 replies | 506 view(s)
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02-09-2023, 07:57 PMOh dear! We've all been there frim. Only last weekend I purged the BD pipework on my pond. I then turned the tap on to refill and managed to...13 replies | 300 view(s)
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02-09-2023, 07:50 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Last two additions for a while.. in Koi Gallery (Photos of Members Koi)Nice. I like them both, but really love a kujaku. Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using Tapatalk5 replies | 164 view(s)
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01-09-2023, 11:46 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread How do you dispose of dead koi? in Website Support, Suggestions, Query's and FeedbackSame here. Not exactly the best send off for a pet. But I've bagged them up in a plastic carrier bag, left them in the garage until the night before...12 replies | 334 view(s)
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01-09-2023, 11:41 PMOnce it's dried I'm pretty sure it'll be fish safe. I think it's more a challenge not to drip some in the pond when painting it on. If you can dodge...4 replies | 158 view(s)
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31-08-2023, 10:20 PMI'd suggest going to a tile shop and asking what would be best to seal split face tiles. I used some sealer for mine, but for the life of me I...4 replies | 158 view(s)
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- 05:26 PM - Maddog1 clicked Thanks for this post: Drum filter advice please by TwhitenosugarIf going for the Draco...
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- 04:00 PM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: Showa or Sanke by Martin59I think I’m going to...
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- 07:32 AM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: The Koi food thief by Martin59I was just getting ready...
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- 09:50 AM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: The Daily pond temp thread by BrucePondsteenhttps://uploads.tapatalk-...
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- 05:28 PM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: GadgetBazza finally builds his pond! by AjmBarry who!!!! ...
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- 01:53 PM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: GadgetBazza finally builds his pond! by GadgetBazzaHi all! So yes I have...
- 11:05 AM - GadgetBazza clicked Thanks for this post: GadgetBazza finally builds his pond! by TwhitenosugarI was wondering the...
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- 03:56 PM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: DIY 500 Litre bio chamber in Beige RAL 7032 Polypropylene by davethefish1Well that didn't take...
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- 08:09 PM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: First koi pond by ABN67Got the roof done over...
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- 06:38 PM - Maddog1 clicked Thanks for this post: Drum can’t handle green water by TwhitenosugarHave you tried swapping...
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- 10:31 PM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: Yet Another Fluke Diary! by davethefish1What a difference that...
- 07:38 AM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: My new pond, starting to settle in now by Martin59Hi all, as I’m new on...
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- 02:07 PM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: New pond build - First pond! by john142257 There you go...
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- 08:11 PM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: Time for a Big Change... by samp09I think this is a...
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