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  1. Thread: Microscope

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    Microscope

    Looking for a microscope which can identify parasites from scrapes. Something along the lines of Apex practitioner or equivalent and willing to post if not in Yorkshire
    PM if you prefer
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    Trich and flukes

    Hello first post in this section unfortunately as I've never had any issues with parasites before or at least never knew I had an issue. This was based purely on fish behaviour rather than scrapes. ...
  3. Thread: Fibreglass

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    Most people go over the top of the wall and cover...

    Most people go over the top of the wall and cover with coping stones. But I see no reason why you can't stop at the top with a neat line. Maybe use a line of polyurethane sealant to stop any moisture...
  4. Thread: Jump guards

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    I went for 9" in the end I was worried they...

    I went for 9" in the end
    I was worried they could flip over 6" as i wanted to raise the water level of the pond nearer to the top of window
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    Sticky: Can i pls ask what is the danger zone in terms of...

    Can i pls ask what is the danger zone in terms of low temps in a unheated pond for koi??
  6. Thread: Jump guards

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    Just a quick update with pics now the job is...

    Just a quick update with pics now the job is done. Really pleased with the overall look of these guards, and zero flex when pressure applied. Also now sleeping better knowing there's no chance of...
  7. Thread: Jump guards

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    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stainless-Steel-Pool-Fe...

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stainless-Steel-Pool-Fence-Stairs-Glass-Spigot-Balustrade-Mount-Clamp-Bracket-UK/174354252450?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=473556446533&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
  8. Thread: Jump guards

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    No got them off evil bay

    No got them off evil bay
  9. Thread: Jump guards

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    I got them locally from a place called Kingston...

    I got them locally from a place called Kingston Plastics
    Not sure if they are online
    I took them a drawing / sketch of what I needed
  10. Thread: Jump guards

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    35711 even tried flipping them and saving them...

    35711

    even tried flipping them and saving them again to my laptop, but still end up wrong way ???
    Aaahhh!!! so fustrating!!
  11. Thread: Jump guards

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    So a bit of an update on this thread, yesterday i...

    So a bit of an update on this thread, yesterday i finally collected my pond guards from the fabricators, after waiting almost a month for them to get the right material in stock. They are made from...
  12. Well done with the build so far. I found my first...

    Well done with the build so far. I found my first build quite a challenging experience from dig to finishing touches but very rewarding when done.
    My only concern is the thickness of the glass at...
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    Your pH is fine now @ 7.5 but continue with the...

    Your pH is fine now @ 7.5 but continue with the water changes to reduce your ammonia and nitrites to as near zero as possible. Maybe step up to 20% every other day. Quite easy to do with that...
  14. Thread: Jump guards

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    Thanks for the advice chaps after having a think...

    Thanks for the advice chaps after having a think about the suggestions I've decided to go polycarbonate with support posts at the front to stop the flex and fix some clamps to the pergola uprights...
  15. Thread: Jump guards

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    here's a pic of the front wall to give you a...

    here's a pic of the front wall to give you a better idea
  16. Thread: Jump guards

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    Jump guards

    Hi all, so thinking of installing some glass jump guards around my pond rather than just sitting back and been complacent until the inevitable happens. My question is regarding the longest piece of...
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    I had the same problem with mine, caused by a...

    I had the same problem with mine, caused by a school boy error using the incorrect glue. Full bottom drain and pipework had to be removed which involved smashing away the concrete base of the pond...
  18. I don't know a great deal about RDFs but it...

    I don't know a great deal about RDFs but it sounds like the bio side of your filter is not mature enough to deal with nitrites.
    Regular water changes, seeding the filter and reduced feeding will...
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    Are you open to offers on this? Not trying to...

    Are you open to offers on this?

    Not trying to be funny or anything but like with all EA products the warranty would not be transferable meaning whoever bought it would do so without any kind of...
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    Looking good Jay last couple of hurdles then...

    Looking good Jay last couple of hurdles then finish line in sight
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    Congratulations on the new arrival mate and I...

    Congratulations on the new arrival mate and I wish you a couple of nights a week with some sleep. Also pleased your other babies are now doing well in their new home.
    I know how stressful bedding in...
  22. Thread: Nitrite

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    I too have suffered NPS with an initial ammonia...

    I too have suffered NPS with an initial ammonia spike then a more prolonged time of high nitrites ranging from 2.0 and 1.0.
    I can recommend the new k+ media as within a week of adding an additional...
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    Pipe insulation

    Just wondering what you koi gurus insulate your pond return pipework with? I only have less than 0.5 metres an elbow , a tee and a couple of ball valves which are exposed behind the rear pond wall to...
  24. Use plenty of glue both on the pipe and the...

    Use plenty of glue both on the pipe and the fitting socket. This seems to give you a bit more time to make a final twist adjustment.
    It also helps to have 2 people doing it as one can push while...
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    Looking good Jay almost there now

    Looking good Jay almost there now
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