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    Sorry Ian but Wisteria is listed as "all parts...

    Sorry Ian but Wisteria is listed as "all parts toxic" to pets and humans. I assume that would also include fish.
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    I'm not sure exactly what is wanted here as there...

    I'm not sure exactly what is wanted here as there are no values for the water parameters and no volumes for the turtle pond. However, this is some general information:

    Campden tablets contain...
  3. Kiyo, when you say the pH is slightly low, can...

    Kiyo, when you say the pH is slightly low, can you give the value plus the values of the other tests you've taken?
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    Water straight from the tap will have...

    Water straight from the tap will have chlorine/chloramine in it which, typically, will lower the pH by about 0.5 but very much depends on the chlorine level. The correct way to measure a supply pH...
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    No problem Mike, Photosynthesis removes...

    No problem Mike,

    Photosynthesis removes dissolved CO2 so many people blame it for causing pH variations but the correct way to look at photosynthesis is to consider that it doesn't cause the...
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    Salt is a good treatment for a range of health...

    Salt is a good treatment for a range of health issues so, by all means, carry on using it as a medication when it’s the correct treatment for a diagnosed issue. However, I'm happy to explain away the...
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    If a bright light is shone into the eyes of a...

    If a bright light is shone into the eyes of a human or any other pet, it would shrink its pupils and shut its eyes so bright lights in the eyes obviously are uncomfortable or even painful so I would...
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    https://i.ibb.co/WHqFnc6/Aw-shucks.jpg

    https://i.ibb.co/WHqFnc6/Aw-shucks.jpg
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    I've used one of these since way before 2009. ...

    I've used one of these since way before 2009. The first one lasted well over twelve years before it packed up in 2021 so I bought a replacement which is still working.

    They can't be recalibrated...
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    Is there any reason for the upside down "U" bend...

    Is there any reason for the upside down "U" bend because it will always create an air lock? It would be far better if the pipework could be redone so the bottom drain went straight the sieve with a...
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    I'm a bit strict with my recommended winter...

    I'm a bit strict with my recommended winter feeding regime, working on the principle that, if they're hungry, they will eat the food within one minute and, if they miss out by being too slow, they...
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    This is a simple feeding guide I made to show...

    This is a simple feeding guide I made to show students on the Nutrition course I teach for Koi Organisation International how feeding should vary through the year.

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    It's quite common for equipment to be supplied...

    It's quite common for equipment to be supplied with European plugs. By all means replace the plug for a UK one. I have heard the argument that this invalidates any guarantee but, if the new plug...
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    I wouldn't assume that the particles were the...

    I wouldn't assume that the particles were the primary cause of failure but the plastic on the left hand coil seems to be burnt which is a strong indication that the left hand coil has internally...
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    I would very much doubt that a diaphragm failure...

    I would very much doubt that a diaphragm failure would cause the motor part to stop making any noise at all but you could quickly prove that the motor thingy hasn't burnt out or gone open circuit. ...
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    Hi James .

    Hi James .
  17. It's easy to repeat the same question on several...

    It's easy to repeat the same question on several platforms then, once committed people spend time to post helpful advice, just pick a reply and disappear without even bothering to say thank you.
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    Happy Birthday Laura.

    Happy Birthday Laura.
  19. Koi ponds aren't deep enough to have any...

    Koi ponds aren't deep enough to have any difference between the top and the bottom especially if the filter pump is running so you may safely assume that the temperature at the bottom is the same as...
  20. A 33% water change on a pond will change its...

    A 33% water change on a pond will change its temperature by 33% of the difference between the supply temperature and the pond temperature, which could be either up or down depending on the relative...
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    Happy New Year John.

    Happy New Year John.
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    Happy New Year John.

    Happy New Year John.
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    Yep, it was where I became more commonly known as...

    Yep, it was where I became more commonly known as Manky Sanke.
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    Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy...

    Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
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    This offer may be genuine but I've seen a few...

    This offer may be genuine but I've seen a few FaceBook posts recently that say they paid foreign suppliers and the koi didn't arrive.
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