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05-02-2024, 08:48 PM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx6LF-ohyBg&list=P...
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05-02-2024, 08:24 PM
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There are plenty of youtube videos of large scale...
There are plenty of youtube videos of large scale salt usage by Japanese breeders. But I have never understood exactly why so have not tried it myself.
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21-01-2024, 09:35 PM
Thread: Dream Heat pumps
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3500 gallons in ground. With celotex insulation....
3500 gallons in ground. With celotex insulation.
Pumps uv and air about £60 per month. Heating about £40. I have a big 110watt UV I run as a steriliser all year round.
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18-01-2024, 02:02 PM
Thread: Dream Heat pumps
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I ran a Dream 8KW heatpump for 6 years. Bought in...
I ran a Dream 8KW heatpump for 6 years. Bought in 2016, it gave up the ghost in 2022 and was replaced with a Thermotec 12KW.
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23-10-2023, 08:34 PM
Thread: Slide Valve newbie question
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Valterra E1003VP EZ Valve 3" Electric Waste Valve...
Valterra E1003VP EZ Valve 3" Electric Waste Valve System,Black https://a.co/d/1QPPhpX
There are a couple of different versions.
Finding.a shipper from US can get pricey Vat to pay as well.
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22-10-2023, 08:32 PM
Thread: Slide Valve newbie question
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They do dribble leak after a couple of years....
They do dribble leak after a couple of years. Hence I would not use one one on the dump to waste on a drum filter for example.
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22-10-2023, 08:17 PM
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Mink or otter would be my guess. They will likely...
Mink or otter would be my guess. They will likely be back unfortunately.
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14-10-2023, 10:50 AM
Thread: the white koi wizard
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I have very similar water and feeding regime to...
I have very similar water and feeding regime to yours. I have also observed loss of Beni on a few fish over the years. For the most part I agree with the opinion that it's mostly down to genetics...
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14-10-2023, 10:02 AM
Thread: New to koi keeping
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If this is your internal dimensions then this is...
If this is your internal dimensions then this is a good size around 18000 liters. Bottom drains with 4" pipework can handle around 15000 liters an hour maximum. Higher than this and there will be a...
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06-06-2023, 09:30 PM
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I used 25mm on mine
I used 25mm on mine
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Yes UV off. UV and sun light will break down...
Yes UV off.
UV and sun light will break down treatments.
Personally I treat after dark. I actually switch my drum off for 12 hrs. Keep the air on. No feed previous day or day if treatment. I try... -
It's a body fluke.you can see the live young...
It's a body fluke.you can see the live young inside.
They are supposedly easier to shift than Gill flukes.
All flukes are difficult to shift below 18c.
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03-10-2022, 07:33 PM
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Had both, started with a regular nexus 200....
Had both, started with a regular nexus 200.
Upgrade Nexus to Draco drum.
Now got a Queni combi drum.
Drum all the way, better water quality. Less maintenance no nexus vacation anxiety.
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19-09-2022, 09:20 PM
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Two methods I have used to find a leak. 1) wait...
Two methods I have used to find a leak.
1) wait till the pond stops dropping the leak will be on the same level as the water.
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09-09-2022, 06:16 PM
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Pond capacity in litres / gallons: 17000...
Pond capacity in litres / gallons:
17000 Liters
How many koi over 30cm: 17 (most are over 50, 5 over 60)
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17-07-2022, 09:52 PM
Thread: Lernex pro dose age
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The rule I follow above 18c three doses 7 days...
The rule I follow above 18c three doses 7 days apart.
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26-04-2022, 06:21 PM
Thread: Pumps and filters off over night
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Rather than switch off, just dial it back. Uv on...
Rather than switch off, just dial it back.
Uv on a timer 12 on 12 off.
Pump dial back to 50% but leave it on all the time.
Air pump get a smaller one leave it on all the time.
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03-04-2022, 07:52 PM
Thread: Fluke? Found on scape this morning 400x
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Odd looking thing, it's quick! I would say it's a...
Odd looking thing, it's quick! I would say it's a Roifer not like any fluke I have ever seen.
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22-03-2022, 08:43 PM
Thread: Lgp boiler
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Lpg Central heating is about 2x the price of...
Lpg Central heating is about 2x the price of mains gas. You will hear folks who live in the sticks complain about the price. The tall 47kg propane bottles are the cheapest way to buy lpg. Smaller the...
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20-03-2022, 05:51 PM
Thread: Multi cyclone plus instead of sieve?
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I would go for a sieve. I ran a multi cyclone for...
I would go for a sieve. I ran a multi cyclone for a while and found it to be ineffective. I think it is designed for cleaning swimming pools in warm climates that pick up dust. This type of debris is...
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07-02-2022, 09:25 PM
Thread: Pond heaters
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Might not be a return. So even if you have got...
Might not be a return. So even if you have got whack of it does not mean its got a proper connection. Meter highly recommended.. And wait for a dry day..
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24-01-2022, 07:43 PM
Thread: Parasite after parasite!!
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I would also say getting rid of flukes in...
I would also say getting rid of flukes in cold/cooler water is hard. Below 18c, if there are lots of them and your fish a visibly ill I would be tempted to hit them with a single dose to thin them...
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24-01-2022, 07:33 PM
Thread: Parasite after parasite!!
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No I would not do that. I have used a full dose...
No I would not do that. I have used a full dose of one followed by a full dose of the other a week later though.
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I have mine set for about 1C delta in/out. I...
I have mine set for about 1C delta in/out.
I also adjusted the H35 parameter down to the minimum setting 1 degree I think.
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13-11-2021, 06:38 PM
Thread: Hey guys do you think I have tric
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Yes and lots of them. If your fish are bashing...
Yes and lots of them. If your fish are bashing and crashing about, you will need to treat.
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The Daily pond temp thread
Still at around 17C, know what you mean about getting the covers off though :D it will be really...