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22-11-2023, 12:11 PM
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Filtreau Combi Next Internal Spray Bar Pump
Hi, I have a Filtreau Combi Next with the internal spray bar pump (not the external pump version).
However, recently my electricity is tripping when it's being activated.
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02-09-2023, 12:00 PM
Thread: Error E03 EA Varipump 20000
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Error E03 EA Varipump 20000
Hi,
I just looked in the filter house and noticed my pump not working and displaying E03.
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01-09-2023, 10:11 PM
Thread: Tile Sealer
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Thanks. My main concern is it being fish safe. I...
Thanks. My main concern is it being fish safe. I don't think a tile place would know that.
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30-08-2023, 01:25 PM
Thread: Tile Sealer
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No one any ideas? Sent from my SM-G991B using...
No one any ideas?
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28-08-2023, 11:20 AM
Thread: Tile Sealer
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Tile Sealer
Hi,
I have some natural stone split faced tiles for the back pond wall with inbuilt waterfall. I would like to seal the tiles to try and prevent any mildew growth etc. What clear tile sealer is... -
03-06-2023, 10:01 AM
Thread: Filtreau Drum Motor & Gearbox
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I don't know how Koi shops stay in business,...
I don't know how Koi shops stay in business, customer service all very random.
Anyway, i got one delivered yesterday but it's slightly different than the one I'm replacing. All the holes are in... -
31-05-2023, 08:27 PM
Thread: Filtreau Drum Motor & Gearbox
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North East. Don't mind where it comes from as...
North East. Don't mind where it comes from as long as they have on the shelf and can ship next day.
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31-05-2023, 08:10 PM
Thread: Filtreau Drum Motor & Gearbox
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Filtreau Drum Motor & Gearbox
Anyone know where I can get one from tomorrow. Just noticed mine has given up turning. May just be cogs but don't want to waste time taking it apart to find out I still need a motor so will install...
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30-08-2022, 08:47 AM
Thread: Different tests different readings
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Different tests different readings
API showing ammonia of about 0.5ppm yet Columbo and Hanna show...
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09-08-2022, 06:21 PM
Thread: Can anyone ID this for me?
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So I've done 3 x 50% water changes (that's the...
So I've done 3 x 50% water changes (that's the water bill on the up!) and now got ammonia down to 0.27, which is still too high, so doing another. One thing for sure though the dealer I spoke to...
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08-08-2022, 05:43 PM
Thread: Odd Creature
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Odd Creature
Found this on the wall of the pond whilst draining for a water change, any idea on what it is?...
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06-08-2022, 07:05 PM
Thread: Can anyone ID this for me?
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So I think I probably know what's happened now. ...
So I think I probably know what's happened now. With fish being dead a few days before they were discovered by the farther in law I reckon the ammonia shot up as a result and hence added to the...
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06-08-2022, 05:58 PM
Thread: Can anyone ID this for me?
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So I'm back from holiday to another 3 fish dead,...
So I'm back from holiday to another 3 fish dead, so 9 in total, one was one of my big ones :(.
I have just done all the water tests and kh 6, PH 8.5, ammonia 0.5 (but was previously 0 and increase... -
01-08-2022, 06:47 PM
Thread: Can anyone ID this for me?
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Thanks. Managed to get the farther in law to do a...
Thanks. Managed to get the farther in law to do a PH test and it's 8 so not that. Also done a chlorine test and that was clear. Can only be the Alporex. No new fatalities today.
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31-07-2022, 10:01 AM
Thread: Can anyone ID this for me?
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Away another week. I'll try to instruct him how...
Away another week. I'll try to instruct him how to do a water change today if I have any fish left. My two big ones are still alive as of last night I believe.
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30-07-2022, 04:03 PM
Thread: Can anyone ID this for me?
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Unfortunately I am on holiday now and the father...
Unfortunately I am on holiday now and the father in-law keeps going down daily to check and finding dead fish. Unfortunately I fear that by the time I get back I will have no fish left. It's too...
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21-07-2022, 04:08 PM
Thread: Can anyone ID this for me?
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So on my second day of Alparex. Something's...
So on my second day of Alparex. Something's definitely happening (hopefully) because the fish don't look happy at all. While the pond has gone completely luminous green the fish are all huddles...
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08-07-2022, 12:37 PM
Thread: Can anyone ID this for me?
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Thanks, I'll grab some. Strange that Alporex...
Thanks, I'll grab some. Strange that Alporex doesn't mention Costia as something it combats against?
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06-07-2022, 09:36 AM
Thread: Can anyone ID this for me?
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Yes not the best, sorry. This was as 400x where...
Yes not the best, sorry. This was as 400x where as when zoomed out there seem to be millions of them in clusters moving rapidly. However as time moves on they tend to slow down and stop. Maybe...
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06-07-2022, 08:45 AM
Thread: Can anyone ID this for me?
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Looking at other videos it looks like Costia? ...
Looking at other videos it looks like Costia? Would you agree?
I guess I need to get some PP :(
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05-07-2022, 08:09 PM
Thread: Can anyone ID this for me?
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Can anyone ID this for me?
I found one of my koi jumping out of the pond like crazy so took a scrape and found this, however finding it really hard to get a focus on them.
https://youtu.be/B873E78OXCo
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04-07-2022, 12:44 PM
Thread: Shower Source?
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Brill thanks. I think your right, I'm just going...
Brill thanks. I think your right, I'm just going to need to soldier on and be patient. I'll add some pure+ to aid anyway, maybe a waste of £20 but hey ho! Cheaper than the £63 a month water bill!...
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03-07-2022, 08:00 PM
Thread: High nitrite and seachem safe?
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How did seachem work for you and your nitrite? ...
How did seachem work for you and your nitrite? Looking at this myself.
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03-07-2022, 07:36 PM
Thread: Shower Source?
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Anyone tried this... https://amzn.eu/d/gnL6zlr ...
Anyone tried this... https://amzn.eu/d/gnL6zlr
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03-07-2022, 07:03 PM
Thread: Shower Source?
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Thanks. Just done water check and... PH 8 KH...
Thanks. Just done water check and...
PH 8
KH 6
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0.25
There is loads of air in the bio and media rolling away nicely.
Wonder if I should add some bio balls stuff to the...
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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...