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12-03-2024, 01:41 PM
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it would be be less maintenance . solids need to...
it would be be less maintenance . solids need to be removed before getting to the biological side otherwise in summer when feeding heavier you could be cleaning filter every other day.
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11-03-2024, 10:05 PM
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hi so all debris from pond ends up in small tank...
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so all debris from pond ends up in small tank then pumped into filter. leaves from trees are a NIGHTMARE
if pump does not get blocked nexus will need constant cleaning .
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thanks AJ all trees down now all birds homeless...
thanks AJ all trees down now all birds homeless last letter said hoping to start late april to may problem is did not end with 2024 .
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U V Bulb
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About to change neighbours EA UV bulb which is a 30watt unit. being told i can fit a 50watt bulb too it.
has any one else done it or heard of it.
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11-03-2024, 10:40 AM
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keep an eye on Wakefield koi always has second...
keep an eye on Wakefield koi always has second hand filtration for sale even ring him as not all items are advertised.
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22-02-2024, 09:17 AM
Thread: Draco Drum Solum 16 - water usage
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If you think you have a leak just turn off...
If you think you have a leak just turn off everything read water meter then sit on your hands for a couple of hours then read again.
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15-02-2024, 02:38 PM
Thread: The Daily pond temp thread
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Sticky: That's a yes and a no. your guys have being round...
That's a yes and a no. your guys have being round for the last four days and are cutting everyone's trees and bushes down to the stumps to stop birds nesting.neighbour had a silver birch 45 year old...
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15-02-2024, 12:52 PM
Thread: The Daily pond temp thread
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Sticky: 10.1 this morning koi up and about wanting food...
10.1 this morning koi up and about wanting food crazy weather . pond 22 years old and first time ive feed occasionally all through winter.
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08-02-2024, 10:24 AM
Thread: Van insurance
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that time of the year again car insurance quote...
that time of the year again car insurance quote just arrived LV quoting £174 more than last year .
I presume its because i turned 70 in January. holiday insurance next to arrive and already being... -
05-02-2024, 10:46 AM
Thread: Cleaning drum screen
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watched a guy on youtube the other day use lemon...
watched a guy on youtube the other day use lemon juice.
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01-02-2024, 09:12 PM
Thread: which sealant to use
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will do .only picked toolstation as its nearest...
will do .only picked toolstation as its nearest to me and had a car load of rubbish to get rid of at waste tip which is next door.
killed two birds with one stone as the saying goes.
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01-02-2024, 11:43 AM
Thread: which sealant to use
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many thanks for replies just back from...
many thanks for replies just back from toolstation CT1 £13:80 job for Saturday morning.
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31-01-2024, 06:59 PM
Thread: which sealant to use
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which sealant to use
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neighbours pond has being losing water for a few weeks. so ive turned everything off and then gradually put everything back on one day at a time . its come down to the skimmer the fibreglass laps... -
28-01-2024, 05:21 PM
Thread: Easypod auto failure
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Easypod auto failure
I noticed Friday pond seemed a little cloudy so pressed the self clean button and hung around which i don't usually do. shock horror the dump valve did not open so when pump kicked back in dumped...
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24-01-2024, 09:38 AM
Thread: Aqua forte midi/ultra sieve
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take a trip to nearest scrap yard and if they do...
take a trip to nearest scrap yard and if they do match use from back doors they have least use.
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20-01-2024, 01:59 PM
Thread: Frozen pipe again.
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im in planning stage of Mk2 pond which will...
im in planning stage of Mk2 pond which will include a drum. nearest tap on the outside of bungalow will be 30 feet away. so am i better using pond water to clean the drum which will mean rolling out...
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13-01-2024, 03:50 PM
Thread: What type of pond liner
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i second 118 suggestions i did mine 22 years ago...
i second 118 suggestions i did mine 22 years ago with the soft bright orange sand and carpet to honest cant remember which i did it.
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13-01-2024, 03:42 PM
Thread: Pond plants
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best of luck with water lilles tried three times...
best of luck with water lilles tried three times to grow lilles as fast as i lower them in they dug them out and had a good chew.
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08-01-2024, 10:03 AM
Thread: Hello from France!
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bonjour mon ami I have a static caravan in area...
bonjour mon ami
I have a static caravan in area 47 the Lot what area are you in . There is another guy on the forum that lives in the south.
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06-01-2024, 02:09 PM
Thread: Filtration - how effective would this be?
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my pond is 1560 gallons pumped to easypod auto...
my pond is 1560 gallons pumped to easypod auto only problem ive had was it was clogging up too quickly.so put a stand alone sieve before it problem resolved.
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02-01-2024, 11:06 AM
Thread: Draco Drum Solum 16 + Standard Bio review
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many thanks for replies. what size are your...
many thanks for replies.
what size are your ponds, plan so far is 3m x 1.5m x 5m internal dimension if maths right 22.5 cu/m or 22500 lts.
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01-01-2024, 09:56 AM
Thread: Draco Drum Solum 16 + Standard Bio review
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good morning all and a happy new year. Im in the...
good morning all and a happy new year. Im in the planning stag of pond MK 2. Having read all 17 pages on the draco drum is everyone still happy with the performance of the drum . im looking at the...
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30-12-2023, 02:12 PM
Thread: Draco bio unit
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just ordered 40Ltrs of Bio-plas Meg-flo from Eco...
just ordered 40Ltrs of Bio-plas Meg-flo from Eco filtration plus a couple of net bags i'll get that in pond one to steadily mature as were months off pond MK two. and order some oase pond pads later....
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29-12-2023, 09:07 PM
Thread: Draco bio unit
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the next question to ask once bio chamber is...
the next question to ask once bio chamber is sourced is what media to use. As I'm still in planning mode for pond two ,being reading up regards media this afternoon and Oase pond pads seems to be...
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29-12-2023, 11:36 AM
Thread: Draco bio unit
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so the guy making them is not far from you. koi...
so the guy making them is not far from you. koi carp fish filter/bio chamber is the heading on ebay.
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The Daily pond temp thread
Yep , forecast snow here ! Hoping so more money to be made gritting lol Sent from my SM-S918B...