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Thread: CobraKoi finally does it
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27-02-2023, 10:15 AM #61
Fantastic job!
For a couple of ideas,
have a look at doghouseriley's build.
He was a very active member here a few years ago.
Has a youtube channel too.
Built a brilliant pagoda style teahouse that he keeps his juke boxes in
and he also made other Japanese ornaments.
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23-03-2023, 09:34 AM #62
Been a while since I updated.
I was a away for a week and now I'm out of money .
I might find a few quid down the back of the couch to get the roofing materials.
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I did manage to get the bridge "finished" . still needs some paint etc.
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View from the bridge.
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That side of the pond has been a bit of a dumping ground since I finished the pond.
This year I'm going to make that whole area into a Japanese inspired garden. The three beside the filter house is a mature cherry blossom so should look the mutts nutz when its all done and the trees in blossem.
I also added some fish 4 koi,
One of note is my first Japanese koi , purchased from another local pond owner .
A 49cm Assagi , makes my other fish look like tadpoles
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23-03-2023, 09:47 AM #63
Looking good, will look forward to seeing the Japanese themed garden
7500 litres
Filtreau combi with uv.
Some koi
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23-03-2023, 01:51 PM #64
looking great!
love a bit of carpentry
whats the reason for the two different ridge heights?
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23-03-2023, 02:04 PM #65
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23-03-2023, 03:33 PM #66Freddyboy the legend
"we are water keepers first"
Johnathan
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23-03-2023, 06:31 PM #67
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01-04-2023, 10:24 AM #68
Hi Cobrakoi,
enjoyed reading your build thread, you have a pond shape that i would of liked myself but room did not allow, what a great job you have done, now looking really good, look forward to some stunning jap koi stocking atb Steve.2200 gallons,infinity window,
Evolve 4k combi,spindrifter,
2x20k pumps, BD,Skimmer,
Shower, ASHP
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24-04-2023, 08:40 AM #69
Finally got some money together for materials to "finish" the filter house.
Got 2 walls done & the deck done, hope to finish the walls & roof before the weekend. Got to figure out gutters etc and rejig my waste pipes.
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24-04-2023, 10:46 AM #70Freddyboy the legend
"we are water keepers first"
Johnathan
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24-04-2023, 10:49 AM #71
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24-04-2023, 11:22 AM #72
quailty work mate !
you need a mortgage to buy wood these days, the prices are still ridiculous....
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25-04-2023, 08:02 AM #73
Got the back wall done last night. Garden/pond is really coming to life now!
But we did have frost last night so had to move the tender plants back into the glass house . Ice on the fish food lid this morning.
I bought 10 bamboo plants last week to plant up against the fence, there is pipe work buried all there so going to make some planters. Thinking of getting a few sheets of 3mm steal and welding them up.
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02-05-2023, 08:50 AM #74
Bit more done. A year today since I started digging!
I thought I'd get the whole roof lined & felted in one day. Early start and didn't stop until 6pm and only got half done .
Hasnt leaked yet so thats promising but time will tell.
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Also cut the opening for the round window. I think the "glass" is coming today. Starting to get some ideas together for the layout of the new garden!
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02-05-2023, 09:05 AM #75Freddyboy the legend
"we are water keepers first"
Johnathan
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02-05-2023, 09:14 AM #76
Lanterns are from Aliexpress
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...41f018022F8cMl
I ordered a red one, then showed the missus and she wanted a cherry blossom & cat one . The ones she wanted came really fast but the red one hasn't arrived .
i'm going to get a few more myself.
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02-05-2023, 10:46 AM #77
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02-05-2023, 11:09 AM #78
I'm not sure about quality to be honest but as I said its not leaking so far. First time doing this so making it up as I go.
I didnt use underfelt, to be honest I found very little info on line (that is'nt American ) about installing them . i went Straight onto ply.
If it does become a problem I'll either shingle over them again.
Not sure if'll tidy up the fascia , looks a bit "sheddy" but it is a shed at the end of the day
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02-05-2023, 09:45 PM #79Freddyboy the legend
"we are water keepers first"
Johnathan
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02-05-2023, 10:14 PM #80
Running heater at low temp?
Covering the pond with polycarb should be enough to stop water temps dipping below 6C for the most...