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Yesterday, 06:58 PM

Djstiles999 replied to a thread Sieive screen blocking in General Koi Carp Chat

Someone else has suggested covering the top of a sieve to block out light to slow algae growth? Covered in crap isn’t ideal but funny if it’s...

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Yesterday, 10:55 AM

Djstiles999 replied to a thread Sieive screen blocking in General Koi Carp Chat

I give mine a run over with a hose when I’m cleaning the nexus and am topping back up, likewise a good scrub with a brush first, if I don’t the same...

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11-09-2024, 08:29 PM

Djstiles999 replied to a thread QK25 drum motor burnt out in General Koi Carp Chat

Right pain, best laid plans of mice and men and all that. Burtons have been very good to be fair, good support, and they replaced the motor instantly...

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11-09-2024, 08:11 PM

Djstiles999 replied to a thread QK25 drum motor burnt out in General Koi Carp Chat

You have my sympathy, I changed a Burtons drum motor which had a nut in the middle of the motor plate it was impossible to get to other than balance...

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09-09-2024, 08:46 PM

Djstiles999 replied to a thread Pond advice in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

There will be a pump somewhere, I'm guessing in the pond? What size, depth etc and a picture or two would help people offer some advice?

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09-09-2024, 08:44 PM

Djstiles999 replied to a thread Koi deaths, help! in Koi Hospital A+E

I’d say Chilo too, Duncan’s ICC from the Chemical Factory might be the answer?

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29-08-2024, 08:16 PM

Djstiles999 replied to a thread Keeping other fish with Koi in General Koi Carp Chat

They won’t do any harm and they’re a bit different, people have started to get a thing for Tamabasa now so you’re not alone in having a mixed pond

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27-08-2024, 10:17 AM

GaryMoz replied to a thread New natural looking koi pond/ filter house advice in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Thanks for the feedback. It still early days, I filled it last month, when we had the really hot weather and that caused the water to turn into pea...

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27-08-2024, 09:07 AM

GaryMoz replied to a thread New natural looking koi pond/ filter house advice in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

I will create s video and post it. In the meantime here is a build thread of it, it is on another site. My pond is a little different as I use a...

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26-08-2024, 04:13 PM

Djstiles999 replied to a thread Test results in General Koi Carp Chat

I thought GH was always higher than KH, think one of those tests might be wrong? Maybe give bottles a really good shake and retest GH and KH?

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26-08-2024, 04:08 PM

Djstiles999 replied to a thread New pond build! Block and stone, approx 4k gallons in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

Best of luck, daunting job but once you’ve started it’ll fly up. Only things I’d say are think about going gravity fed, makes a huge difference in my...

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22-08-2024, 09:27 PM

GaryMoz replied to a thread Thoughts of drum filter screen mesh size /strength in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

As it's really a test to see if the fine wire 0.03mm mesh will work, I'm going for 304 for now, £35, the 316 is double the cost. The mesh has a...

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21-08-2024, 08:01 PM

Djstiles999 replied to a thread Thoughts of drum filter screen mesh size /strength in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

For what it’s worth I’ve used 316 for things like jump guard fittings and they don’t rust, you’ll be amazed how quickly 304 will. I suspect (but...

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21-08-2024, 07:56 PM

Djstiles999 replied to a thread Protein skimmer are they worth it in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

I ran a closed unit in my garage, don’t think ozone vents, you’re looking at the extra oxygen molecule attaching to things in the water to oxidise?

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21-08-2024, 12:51 PM

GaryMoz replied to a thread Thoughts of drum filter screen mesh size /strength in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

I've just been reading up, both are used in water filtering although 316 will be better for higher chlorine levels. So I think 304 will be ok, the...

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21-08-2024, 11:17 AM

GaryMoz replied to a thread New natural looking koi pond/ filter house advice in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

I've just finished building my first "proper pond". The one big mistake I made was not allowing enough space for all of the plumbing and equipment. ...

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21-08-2024, 11:07 AM

GaryMoz started a thread Thoughts of drum filter screen mesh size /strength in Pond Construction and Pond Build Diaries

I'm making a high flow screen for my drum filter. For my usage I'm happy for a larger aperture, the standard is 70microns, 130ish is good for...

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21-08-2024, 08:44 AM

Djstiles999 replied to a thread Protein skimmer are they worth it in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtration

The other option is ozone of course

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19-08-2024, 09:45 PM

GaryMoz replied to a thread Filtreau drum won’t turn in General Koi Carp Chat

Yes the same for me. I'm thinking at making my own screen, so taking the drum out will help,

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