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26-04-2023, 04:35 PM
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
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17-04-2023, 03:22 PM
Thread: Trich and flukes
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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. ...
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08-04-2021, 08:59 AM
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...
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29-03-2021, 09:26 PM
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 -
10-02-2021, 01:42 PM
Thread: The Daily pond temp thread
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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??
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10-02-2021, 01:36 PM
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...
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06-02-2021, 07:45 PM
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
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06-02-2021, 04:57 PM
Thread: Jump guards
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No got them off evil bay
No got them off evil bay
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06-02-2021, 04:05 PM
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
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06-02-2021, 03:50 PM
Thread: Jump guards
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35711 even tried flipping them and saving them...
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even tried flipping them and saving them again to my laptop, but still end up wrong way ???
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06-02-2021, 03:41 PM
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...
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04-01-2021, 11:34 PM
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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.
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04-01-2021, 11:26 PM
Thread: Help needed please
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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...
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09-12-2020, 11:13 PM
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...
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09-12-2020, 01:41 PM
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
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09-12-2020, 01:36 PM
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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22-10-2020, 05:29 AM
Thread: Bottom drain problem
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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...
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01-10-2020, 07:43 PM
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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.
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28-09-2020, 02:06 PM
Thread: Nexus 220 upgrade Kit
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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... -
27-09-2020, 10:14 AM
Thread: The build starts...
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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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27-09-2020, 10:12 AM
Thread: Double good news
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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.
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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.
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25-09-2020, 04:45 PM
Thread: Pipe insulation
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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...
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18-09-2020, 11:44 AM
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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.
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13-09-2020, 09:43 PM
Thread: The build starts...
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Looking good Jay almost there now
Looking good Jay almost there now
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Aquaforte Dm vario 20000 pumps
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