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24-01-2024, 07:43 PM
Thread: Aqua forte midi/ultra sieve
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The plastic needs to be stiff enough to support...
The plastic needs to be stiff enough to support itself against the plastic bar, otherwise the sieve screen will drop.
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23-01-2024, 08:10 PM
Thread: Aqua forte midi/ultra sieve
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I went down the same road looking at automotive...
I went down the same road looking at automotive and sanitary, but couldn’t find anything so bit the bullet and bought some from the only place that advertised them for sale.
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20-01-2024, 06:39 PM
Thread: Aqua forte midi/ultra sieve
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Hi I believe they do fit the Ultra - as you...
Hi
I believe they do fit the Ultra - as you have to cut 3inch or so off to fit the Midi .
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28-05-2023, 04:50 PM
Thread: Aqua forte midi/ultra sieve
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Bump for Andymadd
Bump for Andymadd
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28-05-2023, 04:48 PM
Thread: Robbed
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Hi Recently bought 4 of these from Nikoi NL...
Hi
Recently bought 4 of these from Nikoi NL as had a way of getting them delivered and collected in Amsterdam.
I couldn’t find them anywhere in the U.K.
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30-03-2023, 10:49 PM
Thread: EA k+ advanced filter
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That’ll work - I’ve considered adding another on...
That’ll work - I’ve considered adding another on the skimmer line, but then I ask myself where does it stop ?!
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30-03-2023, 09:24 PM
Thread: EA k+ advanced filter
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I run BD to midi sieve / 24inch K1+ Advanced /...
I run BD to midi sieve / 24inch K1+ Advanced / Roto shower ( 135l of BHM )
The sieve is doing the majority of mechanical, before pumped to the K1+ Advanced, then polished water goes over the... -
27-03-2023, 09:15 PM
Thread: EA k+ advanced filter
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Agree with Carpingsparky said, I’ve had mine for...
Agree with Carpingsparky said, I’ve had mine for 16months or so, but mines after a bottom drain fed sieve - very happy with it
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27-03-2023, 12:24 PM
Thread: Aqua forte midi/ultra sieve
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Old thread, but I managed to buy some of these...
Old thread, but I managed to buy some of these recently from Nikoi NL, as I had a way of collecting them from Amsterdam
i have 2 spare if anyone wants one, £8.50 each ( which is what they’ll cost... -
27-11-2022, 05:45 PM
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Don’t use Alparex or Kusuri Malachite/Acriflavine...
Don’t use Alparex or Kusuri Malachite/Acriflavine immediately ( up to 3 weeks ) after treating for Flukes - it can react very very badly
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30-10-2022, 03:58 PM
Thread: Oofuchi Shiro Utsuri for sale
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Oofuchi Shiro Utsuri for sale
Hello
i know it’s the wrong time of year , but I have available attached Oofuchi Shiro 52cm, female, bought only in August from Koi Water Garden for £695.00
The mark on the shoulder is no... -
11-10-2022, 10:09 PM
Thread: Shiro Utsuri and Saki Growth
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6/7 weeks back on 100% SH Balance and the Shiro...
6/7 weeks back on 100% SH Balance and the Shiro is now back to white .
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08-09-2022, 09:14 AM
Thread: Shiro Utsuri and Saki Growth
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Now pond temps have dropped since the dizzy...
Now pond temps have dropped since the dizzy heights of summer, I’ve reverted back to SH Balance only, and the Shiro is definitely losing the yellow fag stained tinge it’s had since July .
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06-09-2022, 10:31 PM
Thread: Static filter - water dilemma
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I run a midi sieve on gravity, then pumped to k1+...
I run a midi sieve on gravity, then pumped to k1+ bead above pond level, through a non return valve.
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06-09-2022, 09:43 PM
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6300 ltr/1400 gal How many koi over 30cm: 5...
6300 ltr/1400 gal
How many koi over 30cm:
5 over 60cm
2 over 50cm
How many koi under 30cm:
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02-09-2022, 09:42 PM
Thread: Matsuko timer switch box
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It is a bit awkward to wire up initially, but...
It is a bit awkward to wire up initially, but have since rewired it with crimps, which made it a lot easier
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31-08-2022, 10:59 PM
Thread: Matsuko timer switch box
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Hi ive used one for the last 8 years or so,...
Hi
ive used one for the last 8 years or so, and wouldn’t be without it.
There’s an actual clock on there, so you can set everything to come on or off based on timings . ie you could set a UV to... -
07-08-2022, 10:25 AM
Thread: Shiro Utsuri and Saki Growth
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So it’s the protein then. i have fed heavily...
So it’s the protein then.
i have fed heavily this year, and it’s definitely the ‘yellowist ‘ it’s been.
It’s not really affected the other fish, just the Shiro
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06-08-2022, 06:07 PM
Thread: Shiro Utsuri and Saki Growth
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Apart from the fact it’s quite expensive ( even...
Apart from the fact it’s quite expensive ( even for Saki prices ), I’m led to believe it can have a dulling affect on beni
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06-08-2022, 04:53 PM
Thread: Shiro Utsuri and Saki Growth
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Hmm - the Hikari info website doesn’t mention...
Hmm - the Hikari info website doesn’t mention colour in either growth or balance.
I know the multi season includes colour, which I stopped feeding a couple of years ago as it also made the water a... -
06-08-2022, 03:54 PM
Thread: Shiro Utsuri and Saki Growth
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Shiro Utsuri and Saki Growth
Hello
i have a female Omosako Shiro, approx 5 years old / 66cm, so not a particularly young fish.
She’s always been slightly yellow instead of white every year, which I put down to feeding a... -
20-07-2022, 10:03 PM
Thread: Bead filter
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Hi I’ve ran a K1+ (24inch) bead since christmas,...
Hi
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22-04-2022, 12:03 PM
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Hi Mike - glad you’re happy, and we both walked...
Hi Mike - glad you’re happy, and we both walked away smiling .
She’s a quality fish, just not to my taste and an expensive lesson for me not to settle ! -
20-04-2022, 08:12 PM
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Collected - nice meeting you, and hope you enjoy...
Collected - nice meeting you, and hope you enjoy the fish Mike
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20-04-2022, 12:07 PM
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Sold - subject to collection
Sold - subject to collection
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Aquaforte Dm vario 20000 pumps
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