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12-08-2023, 10:40 AM
Thread: Filtreau Drum servicing
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42125 The only damaged caused when incorrectly...
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The only damaged caused when incorrectly tightened by previous owner
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12-08-2023, 10:23 AM
Thread: Filtreau Drum servicing
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I replaced my combi with an hi flo 80 micron (2...
I replaced my combi with an hi flo 80 micron (2 years ago) as it was bought 2nd hand from a dealer as a return after the original buyer returned the combi unit after one week( preferred a Nexus)The...
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01-07-2023, 10:53 AM
Thread: Mikes new pond build
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Fair play to you, I chickened out and had someone...
Fair play to you, I chickened out and had someone do the block work,windows & fibreglassing. It looks an amazing transformation since we picked up those four fish from you two years ago( they are...
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07-09-2022, 10:24 AM
Thread: First koi pond - planning stages
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No worries as well as diy savings can be made by...
No worries as well as diy savings can be made by buying 2nd hand below is a list of the items I managed to buy from eb@y or forum members
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07-09-2022, 09:57 AM
Thread: First koi pond - planning stages
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Never a daft question if you’re not sure. ASK My...
Never a daft question if you’re not sure. ASK
My wide mouth Oase skimmer with 4” pipework down to 3” ball valve then Cetus sieve to a 22,000 vari pump can run at full speed without issue as it... -
06-09-2022, 10:31 PM
Thread: First koi pond - planning stages
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The digging out was done with the help of my...
The digging out was done with the help of my previous employers digger, the bottom drains & concrete slab was done by myself. The block work & fibreglassing was done by Stuart Boorman (Husband to...
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06-09-2022, 09:26 PM
Thread: First koi pond - planning stages
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My pond is similar to your planned build 5m x...
My pond is similar to your planned build 5m x 2.5m x 1.8m deep with 2x 4”spindrifter drains into Filtreau drum with built in bio chamber then split to bakki shower returning mainly back to bio...
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06-09-2022, 08:42 PM
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Pond 1 capacity in litres / gallons: 11000...
Pond 1
capacity in litres / gallons:
11000 ltr/2300 gal
How many koi over 30cm:
14 (8 over 50)
How many koi under 30cm:
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02-09-2022, 07:28 AM
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If you have a trickle in check the incoming water...
If you have a trickle in check the incoming water supply as you may be experiencing higher levels from the tap
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25-08-2022, 08:44 AM
Thread: Hikari wheatgearm
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I am interested & have PMd you
I am interested & have PMd you
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25-08-2022, 12:25 AM
Thread: Reluctant Koi Keeper losing hair
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My other half is in Belgium until Friday ( with...
My other half is in Belgium until Friday ( with her laptop) so may take both the microscopes over on Sunday to show on the screen and let Graham take a scrape himself and see how the parameters have...
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24-08-2022, 08:20 PM
Thread: Reluctant Koi Keeper losing hair
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I can remember the feeling when I had a ph crash...
I can remember the feeling when I had a ph crash which I found out quickly about but subsequently lost 45 fish through bacterial issues.
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24-08-2022, 05:28 PM
Thread: Reluctant Koi Keeper losing hair
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Well the initial view of the pond was that it was...
Well the initial view of the pond was that it was a well planned system with adequate filtration for the size of pond &stocking levels.
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23-08-2022, 09:38 PM
Thread: Reluctant Koi Keeper losing hair
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I live about 40 minutes away down the M42 in Long...
I live about 40 minutes away down the M42 in Long Eaton, but the earliest I could get over to look would be Sunday as I have commitments in the evenings this week & both the Newark show & an East...
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18-08-2022, 12:21 PM
Thread: UV plumbing
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Believe it or not there is now extra which...
Believe it or not there is now extra which includes the BHM & CSM shower that comes out of & returns back into the bio chamber (includes an additional return to a blade in the summer).40463
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17-08-2022, 04:07 PM
Thread: UV plumbing
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well worth doing , I was able to replace the...
well worth doing , I was able to replace the ballast on my EA uv with ease and adjustments to flow can be made ( I also have a clear non return valve to judge flow)
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17-08-2022, 03:57 PM
Thread: UV plumbing
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As well as the input ball valve & the by pass...
As well as the input ball valve & the by pass ball valve , I also have a ball valve on the exit pipe from the uv this allows for tube changes or uv unit removal without stopping the flow
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29-07-2022, 11:21 AM
Thread: Stocking a new pond
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I agree with being able to add a few more, with...
I agree with being able to add a few more, with the size of pond your current stocking level won’t really get enough ammonia to start pushing your filters 10 to 14 of a similar size will give a...
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25-07-2022, 10:40 PM
Thread: Stocking a new pond
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To be able to give you more advice it would be...
To be able to give you more advice it would be helpful if you gave more details of your set up. In the grand scheme of things how long your pond has been established, your volume of water and type &...
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24-07-2022, 10:04 PM
Thread: Injured koi
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Maybe it’s the result of a Heron attack?
Maybe it’s the result of a Heron attack?
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14-07-2022, 09:09 PM
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I replaced my EA ballast by inserting the part...
I replaced my EA ballast by inserting the part code into Eb@y it was about £12 for 2
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22-06-2022, 09:18 PM
Thread: Mikes new pond build
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:D:DI don’t think Mikeh83 will copy me with the...
:D:DI don’t think Mikeh83 will copy me with the Australian method:D:D
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21-06-2022, 05:31 PM
Thread: Holding tank koi capacity
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40 Koi of 2 feet long each is way too many for...
40 Koi of 2 feet long each is way too many for 850 gallons and more to the point more than your filter would be happy with.
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20-06-2022, 05:07 PM
Thread: Mikes new pond build
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Good idea the reinforcement cage….one of my two...
Good idea the reinforcement cage….one of my two 4” bottom drains moved from vertical in the process of barrowing in the concrete. Then I had to heat gun the pipe later to get it vertical again.:eek:...
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18-06-2022, 12:11 AM
Thread: The Daily pond temp thread
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Sticky: Midnight pond temperature is 21.5* ASHP not even...
Midnight pond temperature is 21.5* ASHP not even plugged in phew
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Running heater at low temp?
Covering the pond with polycarb should be enough to stop water temps dipping below 6C for the most...