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Yesterday, 10:52 AMWe have had a persistent northerly wind for around a month now. Very odd. I can't wait for it to swing back to the prevailing wind, although will...11479 replies | 474230 view(s) -
Yesterday, 10:48 AMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI feel for you. All that fibreglassing and now a leak! Hope you sort it asap. Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using Tapatalk617 replies | 29865 view(s)
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01-06-2023, 03:11 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Amalgam UV not working in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationThanks all. I got mine from Coastal koi so might just buy a bulb from them and see if that fixes it. Looks like they sell them for a decent price...6 replies | 133 view(s)
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31-05-2023, 11:19 PMTwhitenosugar started a thread Amalgam UV not working in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI've got an Aqua Air 42 watt Amalgam that has been running since October 2019. It only runs for about 1 to 2 hours a day in spring, summer and...6 replies | 133 view(s)
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31-05-2023, 10:28 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread First ever pond build (work in progress) in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI'd definitely take the gravel out. That will trap all the waste produced by koi (and they really do produce a lot) and will cause no end of problems...6 replies | 258 view(s)
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25-05-2023, 07:22 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesYep a rubber 90 would be better but you'd need to consider how to connect it? Although having no elbow in the pond would probably be better, but up...61 replies | 1033 view(s)
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25-05-2023, 05:06 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesNo worries. I remember what it was like building my pond. So many things to consider! Although I would caution against having anything in the pond...61 replies | 1033 view(s)
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25-05-2023, 04:25 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesCan you try and bench the concrete floor so that it slopes down towards the bd's. You might be in danger of having a dead spot where crap builds...61 replies | 1033 view(s)
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25-05-2023, 04:15 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesLol sounds like you have plenty of air! Airlifts, set up right, can shift a very impressive amount of water. The main restriction will be your...61 replies | 1033 view(s)
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25-05-2023, 12:59 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread i asked chat GPT some common koi keeping questions in General Koi Carp ChatLol Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using Tapatalk13 replies | 457 view(s)
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25-05-2023, 12:55 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI faced the same issue about determining what realistic flow can be achieved. I can tell you my set up to give an idea though. I have 3" skimmer...61 replies | 1033 view(s)
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25-05-2023, 09:06 AMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread New pond build - First pond! in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesLooking good! Great progress and it looks like you have really done your home work on getting it right first time around. Good to see another...61 replies | 1033 view(s)
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25-05-2023, 07:36 AMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI'd go deeper if you can, 5ft is a good depth to aim for. It will help increase the volume of water, which will help slow the fluctuations in...82 replies | 1375 view(s)
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23-05-2023, 09:52 AMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread April 1st 2022 energy price increase!!!!!!!!!! in General Koi Carp ChatI would recommend installing an air lift to replace your pond pump (would only really work if you are gravity fed though). The other option is to...214 replies | 12621 view(s)
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21-05-2023, 06:50 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread New Natural look koi pond build in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesYep slide valves fail surprisingly quickly. I got a new one (valterra) installed on a sieve filter and that let water through even when it was...82 replies | 1375 view(s)
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21-05-2023, 10:13 AMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Koi food that boost's fishes colour in Koi Carp Food and Feeding SystemsI used Aquasource Colour food. I didn't see much difference in the colour of the fish, maybe a very minor boost, although it may've just been me...15 replies | 276 view(s)
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13-05-2023, 07:58 AMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread How long should a pergola last? in The Koi Garden - Landscaping, Pergolas and OrnamentsMy work around to this (for a raised pond) was to bolt the uprights for my pergola to the walls of my pond, so that the bottom of the posts finish...6 replies | 131 view(s)
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10-05-2023, 04:44 PMAlso I should add, the fish kept crapping heavily for longer than I expected (days) after I had stopped feeding. So you really need to do a full...11479 replies | 474230 view(s)
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10-05-2023, 04:41 PMIf you think things are that bad then no harm in trying. My sanke had a big red raised patch about the size of a baked potato on one side on a...11479 replies | 474230 view(s)
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10-05-2023, 03:22 PMHi Sam. Sorry to hear about your kohaku. I had a sanke that I really thought I would lose but it made a full recovery, so have hope. One thing...11479 replies | 474230 view(s)
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08-05-2023, 10:22 AMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Tired Water smells? in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationMost fish ponds have a slightly fishy smell to me, whereas most lakes and rivers don't. Not sure if that's a sign the pond water needs changing?...9 replies | 249 view(s)
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08-05-2023, 10:09 AMOr option 1 and cut a hole in your fence to allow the cold air to go next door Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using Tapatalk25 replies | 404 view(s)
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08-05-2023, 10:07 AMIf it was me I'd go for the second photo option,but try and squeeze it in between the cabin and the orange tree in the top right corner. That way...25 replies | 404 view(s)
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06-06-2023
- 02:24 PM - Alburglar clicked Thanks for this post: Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. by TwhitenosugarI feel for you. All that...
- 11:39 AM - davethefish1 clicked Thanks for this post: The Daily pond temp thread by TwhitenosugarWe have had a persistent...
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- 06:53 PM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. by Frimley Koi keeperThis sort of thing...
- 06:37 PM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: New Natural look koi pond build by james9489Bit of progress, started...
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- 03:11 PM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: Amalgam UV not working by davethefish1Getting the exact right...
- 03:04 PM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: Amalgam UV not working by RS2OOOthey are a good price :)...
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- 10:26 AM - RS2OOO clicked Thanks for this post: First ever pond build (work in progress) by TwhitenosugarI'd definitely take the...
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- 09:09 AM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: Few chosen koi by Leeoliver197941734 41735 41736
- 09:07 AM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: New Natural look koi pond build by james9489Looks like you're making...
26-05-2023
- 01:36 PM - PhilN clicked Thanks for this post: Airlifts - pumping water around a gravity system using only air by TwhitenosugarHow I built mine To...
- 08:28 AM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: New pond build - First pond! by Shropshire_TomYep a rubber 90 would be...
- 08:24 AM - Shropshire_Tom clicked Thanks for this post: New pond build - First pond! by TwhitenosugarI hadn’t even thought of...
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- 09:00 PM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: New pond build - First pond! by Shropshire_Tomhttps://uploads.tapatalk-...
- 06:18 PM - Shropshire_Tom clicked Thanks for this post: New pond build - First pond! by TwhitenosugarNo worries. I remember...
- 06:11 PM - PhilN clicked Thanks for this post: New pond build - First pond! by TwhitenosugarI faced the same issue...
- 05:07 PM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: New pond build - First pond! by Shropshire_TomLol sounds like you have...
- 05:05 PM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: New pond build - First pond! by Shropshire_TomCan you try and bench...
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I'll have a look into it thank you