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    Oh dear, I think I should stop digging! By ...

    Oh dear, I think I should stop digging!

    By 'poster' I was referring to the above/underwater lighting effects image in post above rather than the Original Poster ie you. :eek:

    Time for me to...
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    For the record , as I have probably not been...

    For the record , as I have probably not been clear.

    - I don't advocate the use of any artificial lighting at all of any description. I never do.
    - We could spend many years discussing the...
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    That's total nonsense if I may be so bold , light...

    That's total nonsense if I may be so bold , light is light but output works more efficiently underwater so less output required . Colour and wavelength are important but brightness is just a matter...
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    In my opinion the only 'right' way to really do...

    In my opinion the only 'right' way to really do this is to use underwater lights. Reflection and refraction are just too much of an issue for enjoyable viewing underwater imho.

    You also need a...
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    Hi John suspect I was being no more than a...

    Hi John

    suspect I was being no more than a smartarse in focusing on my smaller volume biofilter .. In my case I might as well change the whole screen then as Id be bound to leave some remaining...
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    Supplementary question if I may invade. I see...

    Supplementary question if I may invade.

    I see the value of regular cleaning of the drum mesh but have assumed that vinegar or citrus or any cleaning agent would actually harm the bacteria in the...
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    Building on the issue/challenge/desirability of...

    Building on the issue/challenge/desirability of "salt" in our ponds. Almost everywhere I read articles suggesting the addition of salt as a 'conditioning' to avoid parasitic/becteriological...
  8. Thread: 2024 AJKS tips

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    I think it must be me, but I really don't like...

    I think it must be me, but I really don't like the Head:Body ratios of these "Best Show Koi" and pronounced foreheads should be reserved for Tanganikyan cichlids imho.

    My fish may not be nowhere...
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    Nice to see some concern for the fish especially...

    Nice to see some concern for the fish especially as she will have a hell of a lot more than a few fish to worry about / concentrate on.

    Leaving everything on is good advice but (if she can afford...
  10. Thread: Merry christmas

    by EME101
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    A belated Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to...

    A belated Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to everyone.

    Special Thanks to all of you who have continued to try and help and advise me in 2023.

    Pond is still at 15.9 degrees and the koi are eating...
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    I would use Sikaflex 295UV but then Im lazy . A...

    I would use Sikaflex 295UV but then Im lazy . A better solution is a 2-part I suspect. I think the 3M DP8010 is a better solution but never used it. PP is similar to acrylic which is my experience...
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    I confess I only paid less than £500 a year ago...

    I confess I only paid less than £500 a year ago for the unit .. and I just paid less than £200 for 50 tests .. and I still think good value :o

    Having said that I just saw the UK prices online ......
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    I have a Waterlink Spintouch which I now swear...

    I have a Waterlink Spintouch which I now swear by.

    Simple, fast, consistent, routine testing with no issues on colour blindness or counting (drops) properly

    Before everyone says pricey! .....
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    Lots better and with more understanding than I...

    Lots better and with more understanding than I on here but that your pH swings are very large and may have something to do with it.

    "Every 3 months or so the KH drops " is possibly the root...
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    Sticky: I have 2 which are permanently installed. - 1 is...

    I have 2 which are permanently installed.
    - 1 is in the Inazuma Drum/Bio Unit
    - 1 is in the Pond (floating)

    They permanently show a c 0.5 degree difference with the in pond unit being the lower...
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    I would say Beni Kikokuryu too . I have one very...

    I would say Beni Kikokuryu too . I have one very similar.
    I have no idea whether your photo is Doitsu
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    I have a similar looking Chai for 16 months now...

    I have a similar looking Chai for 16 months now and although it is probably the longest fish in the pond and one of the most docile, it continues to lose "Kissing wars" with a large female Ochiba ...
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    Sticky: I confess a little bit of envy for cooler...

    I confess a little bit of envy for cooler weather. 28.8 degrees here at the moment early morning and rising to mid 29s / 30 during day despite the perpetual shades on the pond. They are saying...
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    Sticky: I confess not feeling guilty at all. Thankfully...

    I confess not feeling guilty at all. Thankfully coolest its been for about 6 weeks at mid-day in the pond. Haven't seen 29 degrees + for 2 weeks (touch wood)

    Everyone still seems happy ... (more...
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    Sticky: Been sitting between 28.5 and 30.6 all of this...

    Been sitting between 28.5 and 30.6 all of this week with 29.5+ the dominant area. I cant see any problems ( yet / touch wood) but feeding very sparingly but the fish are still desperate for food....
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    I managed to find Hikari's answer to my question....

    I managed to find Hikari's answer to my question.

    Sharing with everyone in case the is summer resumes the heat,

    Looking at my pool temperature now, Im looking at 29. I shall continue feeding as...
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    Id be interested in the meaning of words above...

    Id be interested in the meaning of words above the numbers as well.

    I assume the writing between 40 and 50 degrees translates as "Fish Soup , add seasoning to taste" though?:eek:
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    Unfortunately a higher structure would disturb...

    Unfortunately a higher structure would disturb the view of the sea. I can still see the fish from indoors and when sat down outside but your point is taken. I cant just have everything ! The sails...
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    To pick up on your helpful comments and...

    To pick up on your helpful comments and recommendations

    I should have repeated that my pond is in South of France. I have been at and around 25 degrees since early May .. despite the shade I...
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    I read 27 on a US board and 28 degree is the...

    I read 27 on a US board and 28 degree is the "Koi Control App" advice.

    Ill look through those sources .

    m doing what I can with oxygen (air bubbles and movement) but it;ll be a hard job. Ive...
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