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07-12-2024, 12:38 AM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Changing filters in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

put the new media from the nexus in the pond or filter for a few weeks/months in warmer pond temps to mature in mesh bags. before swapping the...

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06-12-2024, 01:45 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Heater in Koi and Pond Equipment for Sale

i use a similar one called a TC-100 though nearly 20 years old now, on my 1kw elecro heater (now used as a back up for my ASHP) that i had running a...

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05-12-2024, 10:37 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Any off the shelf pipe that fits perfectly inside 4" pressure pipe? in Pond DIY Tips and Tricks - DIY Projects

As martin said, if you just want to convert it to 110mm soil pipe you can get a 4" pressure to 110mm adaptor. pressure is 114.3mm O.D. so is larger...

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02-12-2024, 01:37 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread There’s a rat in my kitchen what am I gonna do in General Koi Carp Chat

just watch out not to catch next doors cat :D :eek:

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02-12-2024, 01:03 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread There’s a rat in my kitchen what am I gonna do in General Koi Carp Chat

rats have neophobia, so traps are not always as easy as put one down and it works... the best method is to make piles of sawdust and bread crumb...

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27-11-2024, 10:57 AM

davethefish1 replied to a thread polycarbonate pond covers. in General Koi Carp Chat

same here 35mm, over a span of 2.4m they are pretty much self supporting so don't need a frame, wider and you will probably need some support. ...

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26-11-2024, 11:34 PM

Athers6 replied to a thread Nitrate and nitrite levels in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

Thanks for the reply. I will do a water change, and look into acriflavine. By 0.6% salt what do you mean? Pond is approx 15k litres. I put...

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26-11-2024, 10:26 PM

Athers6 replied to a thread Nitrate and nitrite levels in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

Thanks for the response. I’ve just checked the NT labs kit and it is 8.0 for nitrite and in their toxic range, but not sure what metric that is....

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26-11-2024, 09:45 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Drum filter - 35k LPH minimum in Koi and Pond Equipment Wanted

there were some big drums up on ebay recently. 4 of them :eek: looks like they just sold... looked mint :cool: ...

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26-11-2024, 09:42 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread 240 litre bio chamber and 80litres K1 micro £150 in Koi and Pond Equipment for Sale

It was nice to meet you today Martin.

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25-11-2024, 11:49 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Ponds First Winter in Koi and pond security / protection

I have little hinged wooden doors with cut outs to hold the poly down fixed to the pergola posts. but can be flapped back on the hinge to quickly...

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25-11-2024, 10:53 PM

Athers6 started a thread Nitrate and nitrite levels in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

Hi all, my new pond started up in mid September, running on a QK25 combi drum, the pond is approx 15k litres and initially struggled with high...

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24-11-2024, 11:36 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Ponds First Winter in Koi and pond security / protection

depends on pond depth and how you want to run your pond. it's not compulsory but there are benefits. I like to keep my filter bacteria ticking...

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20-11-2024, 10:34 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Farm Pond Filtration in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

i think it is do-able but forget domestic pond filters like a screenmatic. there have been a few large commercial style drum filters on ebay now...

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20-11-2024, 10:23 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Pop up adverts driving me mad in Website Support, Suggestions, Query's and Feedback

firefox with U block origin, ad blocker. never seen a pop up, unless i disable them on a website.

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19-11-2024, 04:15 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread The Daily pond temp thread in General Koi Carp Chat

good job i got those covers on sunday...:eek: LHqfqNT6mSU?si=O45ZNVKYkHgPfRUR

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18-11-2024, 11:04 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread one for the sparks! in Non - Koi Chat

they'll go quite nicely with his 400,000 volt arc welder :D:eek:

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18-11-2024, 11:01 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread Water Purifiers / Dechlorinators - Info & Ideas in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

my little dechlorinator set up

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18-11-2024, 02:52 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread one for the sparks! in Non - Koi Chat

...at least he had his marigolds on :D

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17-11-2024, 10:31 PM

davethefish1 replied to a thread The Daily pond temp thread in General Koi Carp Chat

just put the polycarb covers on today it's probably the latest i've ever covered the pond, as it's been really mild but cloudy this autumn. the...

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