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24-01-2021, 05:36 PM
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If I move it outside then I will stack them but...
If I move it outside then I will stack them but at the moment I have plenty of room and as you say if it works then leave it along :D
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24-01-2021, 11:05 AM
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Hi John, There only one deep in a 3 meter by 4...
Hi John,
There only one deep in a 3 meter by 4 meter pond and I still have room. I did have some small Koi in the filter so they moved some of the cat litter onto the floor. -
23-01-2021, 12:55 PM
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The cat litter was purchased 9 years ago and I...
The cat litter was purchased 9 years ago and I still have 10 bags in stock :cool:
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23-01-2021, 09:35 AM
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Hi, I used Tesco's Low Dust cat litter. It is...
Hi,
I used Tesco's Low Dust cat litter. It is unfortunately scented so required copious amounts of water to rinse it.
There are currently 12 Koi in the pond but I used to have more.
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22-01-2021, 12:22 PM
Thread: Spring project to go partly Anoxic
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I'd run the Anoxic until the temperature gets to...
I'd run the Anoxic until the temperature gets to 16 - 17°C and then isolate your normal filter. This will stop the nitrate cycle (which shouldn't be too high after winter) and let the Anoxic filter...
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22-01-2021, 12:10 PM
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Hi there, I just thought I'd add a positive note...
Hi there, I just thought I'd add a positive note and a ray of hope. :)
I've been running an Anoxic filter since 6th June 2011 with 38 baskets to filter a 43,000 liter pond. I fitted a drum filter... -
20-06-2018, 05:20 PM
Thread: Remote control plugs
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I was thinking of one of these, low tech I know...
I was thinking of one of these, low tech I know but you can switch it off for as long as you want and after a power cut it's still on................
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20-06-2018, 11:44 AM
Thread: Remote control plugs
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Jason, why not just extend the cabling to the...
Jason, why not just extend the cabling to the pumps etc near to where you have your filter. Job done, no problem :)
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22-11-2017, 12:32 PM
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What is the water temperature ? If it's a lot...
What is the water temperature ? If it's a lot higher than ambiant then it will evaporate quicker.
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23-09-2017, 05:37 PM
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Listen to Mark :)
Listen to Mark :)
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23-09-2017, 05:11 PM
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I use these :) Jebao DC Water Return Pump...
I use these :)
Jebao DC Water Return Pump
At £112 for 15,000 lts and 150w maximum you can afford to throw it away if it breaks. I've been running three for about four years, both wet and dry... -
19-04-2017, 01:21 PM
Thread: Jebao / Jebco DCT pumps
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There do seem to be a few bad comments on the...
There do seem to be a few bad comments on the net, mostly from 2014.
I've been using a pump running dry for the last 4 years and have had no problems. I recently bought a second one that is... -
15-03-2017, 01:52 PM
Thread: UV Question
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Philips lamp is 253,7nm 55w TUV GERMICIDE UVC...
Philips lamp is 253,7nm
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05-03-2017, 09:28 AM
Thread: Pond Record Book
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I'm with Doghouse, I've been using an Excel...
I'm with Doghouse, I've been using an Excel Spreadsheet since 2007. It has a complete history of pond temp., weight of food fed, water parameters etc.. Photos can be added if required. Cost ? Free :D
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23-02-2017, 05:00 PM
Thread: Filter drum
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No extra mechanical filtration needed, they work...
No extra mechanical filtration needed, they work extremely well :D
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31-12-2016, 09:25 AM
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What, you read the manual? :eek: I've never...
What, you read the manual? :eek: I've never cleaned them Keith (I'm running two). In fact I've never touched them except to reduce the flow in winter and back up again in Spring. Got to say, a good...
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30-12-2016, 07:46 PM
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Try a Jebao DC Water Return Pump...
Try a Jebao DC Water Return Pump
15,000 lt variable, £110's. Had mine dry mounted for a couple of years now, no problems :) -
07-10-2016, 04:25 PM
Thread: TDS Meter & level…
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It can be a bit to one side of the hole but...
It can be a bit to one side of the hole but reachable.
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14-08-2016, 04:21 PM
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Hi Bryan, glad that you're back posting again :D
Hi Bryan, glad that you're back posting again :D
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06-08-2016, 03:36 PM
Thread: KH GH and my Water Tests
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Sounds good to me
Sounds good to me
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06-08-2016, 09:40 AM
Thread: KH GH and my Water Tests
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If you have an Anoxic filter that was working...
If you have an Anoxic filter that was working well, why did you add the K1 ? The moving bed K1 filter is working against the Anoxic and will result in higher levels of Nitrate. :confused:
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26-07-2016, 05:13 AM
Thread: The last and final pond.
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No problem Adam, I also heat with an ASHP or...
No problem Adam, I also heat with an ASHP or Central Heating if temperature is too low. The Anoxic filter keeps ticking over and keeps the parameters under control. :)
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25-07-2016, 04:35 PM
Thread: The last and final pond.
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The only way to go is Anoxic fed by a Drum. ...
The only way to go is Anoxic fed by a Drum.
Anoxic filtration
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18-07-2016, 11:01 AM
Thread: Water parameters
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Water parameters
I decided that as some of the Koi were looking a bit full of eggs, I’d encourage them to release them - so popped the brushes in. Woke up the next morning to what can only be described as a hell of a...
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16-07-2016, 05:06 PM
Thread: Need More Food
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I doubt you'll find many that feed 3% body weight...
I doubt you'll find many that feed 3% body weight ;)
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