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Yesterday, 08:29 PMI'll have to try that one. Would save me a few penny's with my energy bill. Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using Tapatalk8 replies | 159 view(s) -
Yesterday, 05:09 PMMy understanding is the only real difference between the EA one and the jebao is, apart from cost, the EA one can be reduced right down to zero,...8 replies | 159 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:41 AMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Upgrading pond filter, need advice in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesHi Costa. What you are proposing has been done by many people on here and on the whole it works well. Adding the ball valves on both bd and...3 replies | 107 view(s)
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24-02-2021, 02:16 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Koi died with blood under scales in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesHi Sorry to hear about your fish. Did it have orange on its belly and tail before or is that new as well? Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using...20 replies | 293 view(s)
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23-02-2021, 02:01 PMYeah it would be handy for a variety of uses. Unfortunately I've got a small garden and I'm fast running out of places to put stuff so need to get...2 replies | 107 view(s)
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23-02-2021, 01:39 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Effect of 4 inch skimmer conversion in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationYes it probably will, especially if the pipe run on the skimmer line is short. You should fit a ball valve between your skimmer and drum to help...1 replies | 73 view(s)
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23-02-2021, 01:12 PMHi I'm currently selling a 50 gallon tank on eBay if anyone is interested. I've priced it cheap to get it shifted. ...2 replies | 107 view(s)
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23-02-2021, 10:51 AMI've been having similar thoughts. Wouldn't it be great to have a few lumps in the pond. I have 2 fish (secondhand) that are both male and both...7 replies | 250 view(s)
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23-02-2021, 08:40 AMI second what wain says. I have sturgeon so have to feed sinking pellets and as a result many of the fish are finicky when feeding at the surface...6 replies | 130 view(s)
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22-02-2021, 06:30 PMI also had a similar thought to this thread a couple of weeks ago. I concluded that in most set ups they'll probably all get sucked into the filters...8 replies | 186 view(s)
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21-02-2021, 11:55 PMSorry to hear that AJ. Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using Tapatalk192 replies | 2557 view(s)
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21-02-2021, 10:23 PMHave you considered sturgeon pellets? They're normally cheaper than high end growth koi pellets and have a high level of fishmeal based protein...6 replies | 130 view(s)
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21-02-2021, 10:16 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Large Bead Filter, Jebao 80lpm air pump and Bermuda Wifi 10k Pump in Koi and Pond Equipment for SaleBlimey they are good prices. I paid £100 for a second hand hi blow xp80. Either I'm a mug (entirely possible ) or that is an absolute bargain....13 replies | 285 view(s)
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21-02-2021, 10:11 PMAmazingly it did. Even though it fell 1m onto a concrete floor. God knows how long it'd been out of the water. But for full disclosure, I...15 replies | 333 view(s)
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21-02-2021, 05:50 PMDo you know where is the cheapest place to get celotex nige? Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using Tapatalk4 replies | 139 view(s)
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21-02-2021, 05:48 PMTwhitenosugar replied to a thread Qt build (quicker than frims) in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI'm also intrigued what people recommend for my Qt. Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using Tapatalk36 replies | 453 view(s)
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21-02-2021, 04:00 PMI had a carp jump out. He'd only been put in the pond the same day. I only knew he'd jumped out as I could see a puddle of water on the side. So...15 replies | 333 view(s)
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21-02-2021, 10:00 AMThe other consideration to getting a shower is whether you will heat. If so then having a shower must add a fair whack to the heating costs,...6 replies | 199 view(s)
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21-02-2021, 12:53 AMI don't know the answer to 3. And I suspect in relation to 4, people will say you should not turn the shower off as the bacteria will probably...6 replies | 199 view(s)
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21-02-2021, 12:47 AMFor answer 2 I can't see why it would help with clarity. It's only real purpose is to remove ammonia and nitrite. It might help if the k1 is static,...6 replies | 199 view(s)
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21-02-2021, 12:44 AMIn terms of question 1, my thoughts are they probably work, but only to a limited extent. I think there is probably some benefit to adding them...6 replies | 199 view(s)
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20-02-2021, 09:53 PMThanks Ken. I just had a quick measure up and realistically I'll only be able to go up to 4' X 4' at most. So i think the tanks you have will be...24 replies | 366 view(s)
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20-02-2021, 07:47 PMI used a 3" rubber elbow then a 3" to "4 straight rubber boot. Gaz, what do you mean by runner? Just intrigued. Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G)...17 replies | 536 view(s)
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20-02-2021, 10:20 AMThanks Jampot. Some good reading material there. Just had a look and looking at the build cost for the anoxic tank, I'm hoping I can get a...24 replies | 366 view(s)
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20-02-2021, 09:40 AMI'll try not to. That sounds like the perfect sized quarantine tank. I'd be happy with a tank that size. Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using...24 replies | 366 view(s)
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20-02-2021, 01:03 AMGot me self a sieve. Just have to get everything else now lol. I'm keeping my eye out on eBay and gumtree. But everything is either too big,...24 replies | 366 view(s)
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19-02-2021, 02:39 PMThe other benefit of that is it saves you having to keep cleaning the eazypod out. Let the drum do the cleaning for you. Sent from my Pixel 4a...17 replies | 536 view(s)
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19-02-2021, 02:38 PMI've put my skimmer and BD pipework into a drum. I normally leave the ball valve on the skimmer line 75% open to ensure the bottom drain provides the...17 replies | 536 view(s)
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19-02-2021, 12:01 PMGood shout re fibreglass and drum. It adds a fair chunk to the build cost but you'll be regretting it if you didn't. I went for 3" on skimmer. But...17 replies | 536 view(s)
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19-02-2021, 09:02 AMAlthough you do lose marks for not showing your working out. Sent from my Pixel 4a (5G) using Tapatalk9 replies | 133 view(s)
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- 11:00 PM - Gazkoi clicked Thanks for this post: Upgrading pond filter, need advice by TwhitenosugarHi Costa. What you...
- 10:56 PM - Gazkoi clicked Thanks for this post: Pump fail by Twhitenosugar[emoji16] I'll have to...
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- 09:46 AM - Costa-koi clicked Thanks for this post: Upgrading pond filter, need advice by TwhitenosugarHi Costa. What you...
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- 02:37 PM - Koi123 clicked Thanks for this post: Koi died with blood under scales by TwhitenosugarHi Sorry to hear...
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- 09:37 PM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: Qt build (quicker than frims) by arceyeThat's what I thought...
- 08:44 PM - arceye clicked Thanks for this post: Qt build (quicker than frims) by TwhitenosugarI'm also intrigued what...
- 02:22 PM - Djstiles999 clicked Thanks for this post: Effect of 4 inch skimmer conversion by TwhitenosugarYes it probably will,...
- 02:01 PM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: 50 gallon tank/Vat for sale by AjmIs cheap that mate be...
- 01:54 PM - Ajm clicked Thanks for this post: 50 gallon tank/Vat for sale by TwhitenosugarHi I'm currently selling...
- 01:43 PM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: Average Koi growth by samp09There are three things I...
- 12:42 PM - samp09 clicked Thanks for this post: Sinking food brands by TwhitenosugarI second what wain says....
- 12:23 PM - samp09 clicked Thanks for this post: Average Koi growth by TwhitenosugarI've been having similar...
- 11:06 AM - Ajm clicked Thanks for this post: Average Koi growth by TwhitenosugarI've been having similar...
- 10:57 AM - g mac clicked Thanks for this post: Average Koi growth by TwhitenosugarI've been having similar...
- 08:30 AM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: Average Koi growth by samp09Pretty much any koi can...
- 08:29 AM - Twhitenosugar clicked Thanks for this post: Average Koi growth by FelinePretty much any koi can...
22-02-2021
- 06:32 PM - Frimley Koi keeper clicked Thanks for this post: Daphnia experiment by TwhitenosugarI also had a similar...
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