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07-12-2022, 08:36 PM
Thread: Koi Illness or disease
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Hi mike Aldi have bicarb at 59p they are open...
Hi mike
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20-11-2022, 12:06 PM
Thread: The UK's Top Koi Keepers Secrets?
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I started keeping koi 4 years ago and still a...
I started keeping koi 4 years ago and still a novice learning a lot from all of you. i will be 76 in five days time:D
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20-06-2022, 10:10 PM
Thread: relaxing after a very wet day
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John a couple of pics in the workshop of my...
John a couple of pics in the workshop of my bridge being finished off and some of a bridge and steps for my disabled neighbours bridge so he can get access to the pumphouse the other side of one of...
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20-06-2022, 11:49 AM
Thread: relaxing after a very wet day
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John pic as requested flow to waterfall head is...
John
pic as requested flow to waterfall head is via a 30000 vari pump running at 35% 57 watts through 2 inch flexible solvent weld pipe the other two 20000 pumps feed tangental returns in the walls... -
19-06-2022, 08:08 PM
Thread: relaxing after a very wet day
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Dave it looks better in real time they are all on...
Dave it looks better in real time they are all on separate remote control
the coloured lights were by order of the better half i just prefere the waterfall lights on their own with the lanterns... -
19-06-2022, 12:09 PM
Thread: relaxing after a very wet day
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Thanks all for your great comments one of all...
Thanks all for your great comments
one of all the pond its 5000 gals has two bottom drains filtered by a profidrum bio50 with two 20000 and a 30000 feeding the waterfall
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18-06-2022, 10:31 PM
Thread: relaxing after a very wet day
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relaxing after a very wet day
relaxing and looking out to our pond and a beautiful sunset after a very rainy day
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19-05-2022, 10:26 PM
Thread: Purging Bottom Drains
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Thanks KevT having been through the mill with 2...
Thanks KevT having been through the mill with 2 serious illnesses since November my pond has not had my loving care but i am on the mend and started to check out everything today thanks a lot for...
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19-05-2022, 10:16 PM
Thread: Purging Bottom Drains
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HI Maddog Thanks for the imput I have 3 pumps...
HI Maddog
Thanks for the imput I have 3 pumps pulling through the drum filter 2x 20000 running at 60% and a 30000 running the waterfall at 38% they are turning the pond over at least once an hour... -
19-05-2022, 07:51 PM
Thread: Purging Bottom Drains
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Purging Bottom Drains
As I a novice to koi keeping my question is how often do you need to purge the bottom drains and skimmers
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31-01-2022, 09:26 PM
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Hi Spongebob my pond is unheated not insulated...
Hi Spongebob my pond is unheated not insulated 6.6 foot deep and 5000gls at 4.45 pm temp was 7deg and my 20 koi were up on top searching frantically for food i feed them wheatgerm when they are...
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02-01-2022, 03:34 PM
Thread: Help Please
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Hi Shakey i have sent you a PM
Hi Shakey i have sent you a PM
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24-10-2021, 02:36 PM
Thread: Blanket weed still taking over!!!
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Thank you for the complements mate :) I hope you...
Thank you for the complements mate :) I hope you get your issues sorted
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24-10-2021, 01:14 PM
Thread: Blanket weed still taking over!!!
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Appologies for the long post The round building...
Appologies for the long post
The round building is a full sized replica windmill exactly where the 17th century structure stood. I responded to my neighbors advert to get his Windmill working and to... -
24-10-2021, 10:48 AM
Thread: Recomendations from users
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I am getting a test kit for phosphates today as i...
I am getting a test kit for phosphates today as i have noticed more foam in the center pond in the last few days and this could be due to increased levels of phosphates all other tests are normal...
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24-10-2021, 10:33 AM
Thread: Blanket weed still taking over!!!
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these are some 25 year old photos of the original...
these are some 25 year old photos of the original construction I will take some updated photos later of what have changed since they were taken Dom
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24-10-2021, 12:40 AM
Thread: Blanket weed still taking over!!!
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Yes they are the total water content was measured...
Yes they are the total water content was measured with a metered fire hydrent supplied by south staffs total volume of the two rivers and the three interlinked ponds was 455255 litres glad i did not...
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23-10-2021, 08:28 PM
Thread: Blanket weed still taking over!!!
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I am about to treat my Neighbors three ponds and...
I am about to treat my Neighbors three ponds and recomended Blanket resolve but after reading yours and Doms issues I will have a rethink as the treatment costs £340 to buy:eek:
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23-10-2021, 08:16 PM
Thread: Recomendations from users
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samp09,g mac and whitey79 thanks for your replies...
samp09,g mac and whitey79 thanks for your replies apoligies for the late response but i have trolled the internet for the best prices as i will need 16 kilos of Blanket resolve at a cost of £340 or...
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20-10-2021, 06:28 PM
Thread: Recomendations from users
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Recomendations from users
Hi everyone
which is the best string algae treatment to use Blanket Answer or Blanket Resolve.
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07-10-2021, 11:17 AM
Thread: First koi show.
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A nice video of the show. ...
A nice video of the show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVEx7OcsFL8
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05-10-2021, 11:42 PM
Thread: Predator Identification Help
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Thats close otters will travel upto 20K in seach...
Thats close otters will travel upto 20K in seach of food their terortory can be greater so hopefully the fence should shock them enough to stop em comming back and put any herons off to
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05-10-2021, 10:59 PM
Thread: Predator Identification Help
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Well mate you have a few water ways down by you...
Well mate you have a few water ways down by you the wye ,severn, the lyd and cinderford brook to name a few so you are going to have a lot of otters around
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05-10-2021, 10:45 PM
Thread: Predator Identification Help
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I know how anglers feel and also the owners of...
I know how anglers feel and also the owners of the fisheries who can get a licence to trap provided their pools are fenced to stop otters and mink from getting in but the stupid part about trapping...
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05-10-2021, 07:46 PM
Thread: Predator Identification Help
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dan87 Brian is located in Norton Bridge,...
dan87 Brian is located in Norton Bridge, Staffordshire
Otters are oftenelusive, with large ranges and nocturnal behaviour making spotting them a rare and wonderful experience. But you can bank on...
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The Daily pond temp thread
Pond still covered, currently 11.6C Been really mild this year as far as pond temps go. ...