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Today, 07:33 PMLooking good Tom :cool: I don't think the filters are going to develop much at these temps.357 replies | 16723 view(s)
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Today, 10:15 AMJust another day :( hope it's a relatively easy fix :rolleyes:203 replies | 8180 view(s)
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Yesterday, 03:31 PM8.3 this afternoon and who needs covers when there's a million leaves per hour blowing into your pond :mad: I gave them some Wheatgerm but very...11730 replies | 536859 view(s)
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08-12-2023, 07:02 PM6.7 this morning up to 7.1 now, very mild outside, sunny spells, dry and practically no wind, forecast wet but warm(ish) for the weekend :) No food...11730 replies | 536859 view(s)
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07-12-2023, 08:58 PMKiOgon replied to a thread New member with Koi and equipment to sell - tips and help needed! in Welcome to Extreme KoiIf you have a pump in the pond it's a good idea to raise it up from the bottom, (if not already), to leave a area less disturbed for the Koi to...17 replies | 2913 view(s)
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07-12-2023, 02:42 PMKiOgon replied to a thread New member with Koi and equipment to sell - tips and help needed! in Welcome to Extreme KoiYou're overthinking it - they're Koi not Chickens :rolleyes:;):cool: Seriously - they'll be fine :)17 replies | 2913 view(s)
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07-12-2023, 02:39 PMStupid boy Pike :o357 replies | 16723 view(s)
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06-12-2023, 11:56 AMLooking good - getting there :cool:357 replies | 16723 view(s)
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04-12-2023, 01:00 PMKiOgon replied to a thread New member with Koi and equipment to sell - tips and help needed! in Welcome to Extreme KoiYes, I agree, best not to disturb them at these temperatures and they shouldn't need much maintenance if it's a mature pond, if you can keep them and...17 replies | 2913 view(s)
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03-12-2023, 05:54 PMKiOgon replied to a thread New member with Koi and equipment to sell - tips and help needed! in Welcome to Extreme KoiFirst of all where are you? Your best bet would be if any experienced members here are close to you and would be prepared to have a look at what...17 replies | 2913 view(s)
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03-12-2023, 12:33 AMThw TC225 comes with temp. sensor nothing else, you need to wire in supply mains lead and heater wires, diagram comes with, if you get one and have...5 replies | 1989 view(s)
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02-12-2023, 06:38 PMYea, haven't calculated flow rate as such, but turned my 10K vario swell pump down to 10 or 12%, slowed everyting down, think the fish like it better...11730 replies | 536859 view(s)
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02-12-2023, 05:11 PMDon't know about the controller you have but I'm using this one TC225, cheap as chips, it has full range setting as low as you like, mine is set at...5 replies | 1989 view(s)
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02-12-2023, 02:57 PMPond 5.5 this morning, 4.5 in shed, air temp about 2.0, but the sun is shining and no wind. Just a few leaves in my EZpod so might only have to clean...11730 replies | 536859 view(s)
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30-11-2023, 11:55 AMPond at 6.3 but inside the shed only 5.8, I've turned the QT babies down bit by bit, set at 14.0 now, outside air temp too cold to mention!:eek:11730 replies | 536859 view(s)
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26-11-2023, 01:52 PMMy 650W heater and sensor is just sitting in the centre/outlet of the EazyPod, can't afford to 'heat' the pond to any level, but have set it so it...11730 replies | 536859 view(s)
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26-11-2023, 11:10 AMI just looked back, 3 days ago 11.8 in the late afternoon sun - so 4 degrees down to 7.8 thismorning, not good :mad:11730 replies | 536859 view(s)
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26-11-2023, 10:17 AMFirst hard frost thismorning, pond has dropped to 7.8, fish seem confused swimming about still looking for food maybe :confused:11730 replies | 536859 view(s)
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25-11-2023, 01:59 PMKiOgon replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI had a Jap Mat matrix that took 12 of the 2" sherical blue stones, the first dozen did nothing from a good 120lpm pump, ordered another set and they...791 replies | 45657 view(s)
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25-11-2023, 12:13 PMWith the forcast for ZERO last night, I gave in and fitted a 650W heater yesterday afternoon. Pond was at 10.3 so set heater at 8.0, it had been on a...11730 replies | 536859 view(s)
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25-11-2023, 12:02 PMKiOgon replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI meant to add - what airstones are you using? Some are much better than others ;)791 replies | 45657 view(s)
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25-11-2023, 10:09 AMKiOgon replied to a thread Alburglar's DIY fry setup and grow on pond and filter. in Pond Construction and Pond Build DiariesI tried thos e Haliea air pumps years ago - without much success - have you tried a better pump? Your video short shows 'notalot' of air coming up...791 replies | 45657 view(s)
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25-11-2023, 09:57 AMA picture is worth a thousand words and would help to identify the species :)5 replies | 2532 view(s)
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23-11-2023, 11:00 AM10.2 here today, has been up to 11.4 even 11.8 late PM for a few days, proper cold ain't here yet! Feeding Hikari Wheatgerm once or twice a day.11730 replies | 536859 view(s)
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17-11-2023, 04:02 PMIt all looks like a very professional job :cool: bloody well done :) you can soon start to enjoy it all - 'have a cigar' and a beer ;)152 replies | 8329 view(s)
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17-11-2023, 11:33 AMBest birthday wishes, have a good'n :cool:8 replies | 4257 view(s)
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16-11-2023, 11:37 AMKiOgon replied to a thread White Spot, in Winter! What the hell do I do? in Koi Health, Disease and Medication ForumI've had a Koi Medic 1 for over 20 years and still working - reliable - accurate - well worth the outlay IMO. TBH I wouldn't trust the cheap ones...27 replies | 2078 view(s)
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11-11-2023, 11:31 PM9.1 rising to 9.4 today, coldest night we've had so far, but different! 1 small feed of Saki MS/Wheatgerm mix. Long story but I caused a air lock...11730 replies | 536859 view(s)
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- Long time Koi keeper, since '75 IIRC! Now one small pond, 7500 litres, bottom drain to EazyPod and skimmer to 4 bay KK in summer. I'm disabled so try to make things simple, comfy little shed where it all happens and a son who helps with all the hardcore stuff and dirty jobs ;-)
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10-12-2023
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08-12-2023
- 08:53 AM - john1 clicked Thanks for this post: New member with Koi and equipment to sell - tips and help needed! by KiOgonYes. We will wait. We’ve...
07-12-2023
- 08:19 PM - john1 clicked Thanks for this post: New member with Koi and equipment to sell - tips and help needed! by KiOgonYou're overthinking it -...
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06-12-2023
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02-12-2023
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30-11-2023
- 12:03 PM - Ajm clicked Thanks for this post: The Daily pond temp thread by KiOgonPond at 6.3 but inside...
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New pond build - First pond!
Looking good Tom :cool: I don't think the filters are going to develop much at these temps.