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19-05-2023, 04:15 PM
Thread: Moving on koi
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Have some reasonable size fish, will take a...
Have some reasonable size fish, will take a little video and post over the weekend, what do you class as biggish? Most of mine are 18-22”
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12-04-2023, 10:01 AM
Thread: DTF's New Pond
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No can’t live with bad work, no point in doing it...
No can’t live with bad work, no point in doing it if not done properly
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11-04-2023, 02:39 PM
Thread: DTF's New Pond
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Would just like to say David, pipe fitter to...
Would just like to say David, pipe fitter to Pipefitter what a great pond and setup, I’m on holiday a moment and have just spent last couple of hours chilling reading from stat to finish.
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10-04-2023, 10:52 AM
Thread: Purging bottom drain
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I have fitted 2no 4” butterfly valves on mine,...
I have fitted 2no 4” butterfly valves on mine, one on gravity feed to nexus and one to drain, only use it maybe 2 or 3 times a year usually in the autumn at clean leaves even pond is netted they...
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10-04-2023, 10:42 AM
Thread: Moving on koi
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Thanks Gjstlies999, will put a couple of...
Thanks Gjstlies999, will put a couple of pictures up when back form holiday
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09-04-2023, 07:14 PM
Thread: Moving on koi
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Moving on koi
Hi all, not been on for a while as really busy with life and business, over the last year my koi have grown and I’m now in a position to move a couple on to make way for the others. Can someone point...
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14-06-2020, 02:40 PM
Thread: ground water need help for my pond
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You can put a sump pump under the pond and cover...
You can put a sump pump under the pond and cover in large 40mm stone, pipe a waste line to drain so you can control the ground water, it’s what swimming pool builders do when there is a high water...
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24-05-2020, 11:29 PM
Thread: Pond roofs
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Pond roofs
Hi not on much as busy with work and kids. Question I have is looking at putting a roof over pond what’s best, solid roof or open spaced. I want to put a solid cover over as the allow me to remove...
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28-05-2018, 07:28 PM
Thread: Nexus 310 with auto back wash ?
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Nexus 310 with auto back wash ?
Hi I have a nexus 310 with auto backwash on and seem to have air coming up in middle chamber when system is in normal mode, is this correct as cannot remember before. Thanks in advance
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16-07-2017, 11:59 AM
Thread: Nexus 320 auto
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Thanks kelv I've done a bit of digger this...
Thanks kelv
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16-07-2017, 09:00 AM
Thread: Nexus 320 auto
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It comes pre wired and does not have a wiring...
It comes pre wired and does not have a wiring schematic in manual, did not know if anyone on here has one or knows someone who does. Thanks for replying Andy
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15-07-2017, 06:10 PM
Thread: Nexus 320 auto
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Nexus 320 auto
H just finished installing my new nexus 320 auto, set it to run though program and the drain valve opens up at the same time of the unit going into was, so would dump all the water in centre, has any...
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Thanks for quick response, live in Bournemouth
Thanks for quick response, live in Bournemouth
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Koi mouth
Hi looking at my fish today and one looks like his mouth is not opening properly, is it possible for them to dislocate there mouth, if so how could I relocate to
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Thanks for people's help, I'll get one sort ASAP
Thanks for people's help, I'll get one sort ASAP
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I put the plastic blade in the inlet from pond...
I put the plastic blade in the inlet from pond and turn off pump and isolate valve to pump, purchased unit second hand and did not have anything else, should there be something else?
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Nexus 200
Just been watching YouTube video on back washing nexus 200 and his outer ring water level does not drop when he back washed his pond is that correct, as my one drops
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25-05-2015, 04:21 PM
Thread: Pond cameras?
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Was thinking of getting a camera to go in the...
Was thinking of getting a camera to go in the pond Underwater Webcam and Submersible Webcam
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25-05-2015, 04:07 PM
Thread: Pond cameras?
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Has anyone used this to transfer video though...
Has anyone used this to transfer video though electrical system in house The Seneye Ethernet over Power Pro Kit for SWS - seneye
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25-05-2015, 01:56 PM
Thread: Pond cameras?
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I take it none has this setup on there pond?
I take it none has this setup on there pond?
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24-05-2015, 09:49 AM
Thread: Pond cameras?
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Pond cameras?
Have not been on for a bit,been really busy with work. Question is has anyone got there koi pond connected up to the tv in doors, would really like to do it but not sure what type of camera to go...
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Hi, this is my second winter, after the problems...
Hi, this is my second winter, after the problems I had at the begin of this season I have opted to cover like last year, I used 75mm sheets of celotex, but I am going to heat as well to help keep the...
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27-08-2014, 06:59 PM
Thread: DIY pond heating
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DIY pond heating
Hi just putting a question out there, I working in the commerial heating industry and was thinking has anyone ever tried to use a hot water cylinder immersion on there pond. I thought of taking...
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26-05-2014, 11:29 PM
Thread: picking up fines
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Thanks for help, had an idea of putting a tight...
Thanks for help, had an idea of putting a tight on basket on skimmer before pump but pondwithnonames idea sound worth trying
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26-05-2014, 06:45 PM
Thread: picking up fines
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picking up fines
have a nexus 210 on bottom drain and protein skimmer on skimmer line, what would be best filter to connect to polish the water and in what orientation, thanks Andy
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The Daily pond temp thread
Pond still covered, currently 11.6C Been really mild this year as far as pond temps go. ...