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26-03-2024, 04:48 PM
Thread: Leak around window
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Thanks. I went with ms290 in the end and...
Thanks.
I went with ms290 in the end and touch wood the leak has stopped. Cant tell you how glad I am that it did, as I really didn't want to be cutting the window out and having to restick the... -
26-03-2024, 12:03 PM
Thread: Maruhiro Showa For Sale
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Again, that is a nice fish! Sent from my Pixel...
Again, that is a nice fish!
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20-03-2024, 07:39 PM
Thread: Caught the koi bug,
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Or if you can, put a slope on the shelf if...
Or if you can, put a slope on the shelf if possible. So carp will hopefully roll off and down to the pond floor.
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16-03-2024, 10:32 AM
Thread: Leak around window
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I had the tri sucker ones from toolstation. They...
I had the tri sucker ones from toolstation. They were ok, but occasionally one would come loose, so keep checking them and redo them if needs be.
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16-03-2024, 10:16 AM
Thread: Leak around window
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If you get it done before May, I doubt it will...
If you get it done before May, I doubt it will have any major impact on the fish
I'd say just plan it out and have everything ready. For example, once the window is in place you'll want a length... -
16-03-2024, 10:05 AM
Thread: Leak around window
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When I redid the sealant on my pond window, I...
When I redid the sealant on my pond window, I allowed 3 days of curing before filling back up again.
This meant that the pond water wasn't being filtered for that long. But I stopped feeding a... -
16-03-2024, 09:58 AM
Thread: Leak around window
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I found a tube in my garage that, if I recall...
I found a tube in my garage that, if I recall correctly, said allow 24 hours cure time for 10mm of sealant.
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09-03-2024, 02:33 PM
Thread: Pond glass to sealant
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Hi AJM Here's the picture I said I'd post but...
Hi AJM
Here's the picture I said I'd post but then didn't. The wall mounted lights look a bit blue but they're whiter/warmer than they look in the pic.
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28-02-2024, 11:43 AM
Thread: Pond glass to sealant
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Can't find any. If I remember, I'll try and get...
Can't find any. If I remember, I'll try and get some tonight.
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28-02-2024, 10:47 AM
Thread: Pond glass to sealant
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I've used those lights on my pond, although in...
I've used those lights on my pond, although in brushed stainless steel.
They do the job for me. I like the fact you can tweak the direction they face to suit your set up.
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28-02-2024, 08:55 AM
Thread: Caught the koi bug,
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You can also use acetone as well to clean/prime...
You can also use acetone as well to clean/prime the pipe ends and fittings.
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25-02-2024, 11:04 AM
Thread: Koi are like kids at meal time !!
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Yeah it is tricky to get food to a specific fish...
Yeah it is tricky to get food to a specific fish when there are loads of other ravenous fish.
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25-02-2024, 10:57 AM
Thread: Summer holiday planning
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I ordered the X clear feeder for a qt in my...
I ordered the X clear feeder for a qt in my garage. But when it arrived it was AquaForte. Apparently they are the same item, but just with a different brand label slapped on them.
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25-02-2024, 10:40 AM
Thread: Koi are like kids at meal time !!
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I feed koi food first and try and get them to...
I feed koi food first and try and get them to fill up on that before feeding sturgeon pellets. But this can mean feeding can take about 15 minutes. So not ideal if you are in a rush.
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20-02-2024, 09:53 PM
Thread: Spring woes arrived early
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Ok that's reassuring to know. The fish is...
Ok that's reassuring to know.
The fish is still in the QT in the garage and is swimming normally, so will reduce temps in the QT to match the pond and transfer him back.
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16-02-2024, 05:23 PM
Thread: Koi Colour
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Shinoda is generally deemed to be a top Hi Utsuri...
Shinoda is generally deemed to be a top Hi Utsuri breeder. Marusei also seem to be know for producing good Hi Utsuri.
I bought a red Marusei Hi Utsuri, it was a great fish with a great appetite... -
14-02-2024, 12:08 PM
Thread: New pond build - First pond!
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They'd be a damn site easier to look after than...
They'd be a damn site easier to look after than Koi too!
I can well imagine the strength of that Sturgeon.
I caught a 50kg / 110lb Beluga Sturgeon when fishing in France. Took me forever to... -
14-02-2024, 08:51 AM
Thread: New pond build - First pond!
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Oh dear! I was worried mine would do that in...
Oh dear!
I was worried mine would do that in the 4" pond return from my airlift, but they never have.
My Siberian gets a bit excited when I hand feed him in the dark. He starts jumping up to... -
14-02-2024, 08:42 AM
Thread: New pond build - First pond!
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That's where my sturgeon came from. I also got...
That's where my sturgeon came from. I also got some tench from there too.
One of mine (Siberian) is an absolute pig too. The other one (a diamond back) is no where near as aggressive as the other... -
13-02-2024, 08:42 PM
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I'd also second going for a pump fed sieve too. ...
I'd also second going for a pump fed sieve too.
Personally, I think sieves are the next best thing after drums for mechanical filtration.
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06-02-2024, 10:28 AM
Thread: Spring woes arrived early
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Ha, sods law that is. Although they may've just...
Ha, sods law that is. Although they may've just been asleep?
My chag sat on the bottom for weeks over the coldest part of this winter. I'd see all the other fish occasionally up at the window but... -
05-02-2024, 10:58 PM
Thread: Morbid but essential
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Hi AjM. You get whole of life which is...
Hi AjM.
You get whole of life which is generally quite expensive. I don't know too much about this type but it is usually underwritten (they ask questions so they work out the risk of early death)... -
05-02-2024, 09:18 PM
Thread: DTF's New Pond
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That is mad that a fish could do that. You'd...
That is mad that a fish could do that. You'd think it would stop.
Although saying that. I think my Hi Utsuri did the same.
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05-02-2024, 08:41 PM
Thread: Spring woes arrived early
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Ok so an update. Went into the garage and caught...
Ok so an update. Went into the garage and caught the mirror swimming just under the surface.
So seems to be better. He did spend most of the time swimming on the bottom when I was observing, but... -
05-02-2024, 06:01 PM
Thread: Spring woes arrived early
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Currently about 4C. Bit too much of a drop. And...
Currently about 4C. Bit too much of a drop. And if a cold spell hits, which I hear one is on its way, it could get even further apart.
I'll have another check this evening to see how it's getting...
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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...