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14-09-2023, 03:36 PM
Thread: 75cm Kujaku dead
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I agree, his attention to detail is second to...
I agree, his attention to detail is second to none. Just a thought really knowing air is distributed from side as opposed from the base. I used the same diffuser hose from Queni which I assume others...
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14-09-2023, 02:41 PM
Thread: 75cm Kujaku dead
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Sorry to hear this Dave. Just wondering if you...
Sorry to hear this Dave. Just wondering if you have been using the air curtain you made all summer or any other sort of aeration and if possibly this could of caused a problem with the rubber...
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23-08-2023, 05:21 AM
Thread: Koi jump guard help and advice
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I used guards from West Midlands Koi. They say...
I used guards from West Midlands Koi. They say you can use 8mm or 10mm but I used 8mm glass as 10mm would be a tight fit. The posts look spot on and are good value for money.
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29-04-2023, 06:59 AM
Thread: Amalgam UV bulbs
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I used this firm. ELC Lamps Online | UK's Leading...
I used this firm. ELC Lamps Online | UK's Leading Stockist of Specialist Lamps
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07-04-2023, 03:11 PM
Thread: Oase Bitron Uv 55w (Gravity)
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This item still for sale
This item still for sale
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04-01-2023, 07:01 AM
Thread: Burtons drum
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Shame it has closed but the customer service in...
Shame it has closed but the customer service in there was appalling. Didn’t seem interested.
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10-09-2022, 04:35 PM
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Pond capacity in litres / gallons: 14000 let How...
Pond capacity in litres / gallons: 14000 let
How many koi over 30cm: 5
How many koi under 30cm: 12
How many non-koi: 0
Main filtration unit: Profidrum Combi Bio 30
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24-05-2022, 06:42 PM
Thread: Help with Hanna Test Results.
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I’ve got those same pocket checkers and aim for...
I’ve got those same pocket checkers and aim for zero with ammonia and total chlorine. My nitrite is 0.8 and try and keep it below 0.1
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19-05-2022, 08:23 PM
Thread: New Fluke Treatments
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Really helpful video and great looking pond...
Really helpful video and great looking pond setup. Thanks
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19-05-2022, 06:21 PM
Thread: New Fluke Treatments
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Should a trickle feed be turned off for the...
Should a trickle feed be turned off for the duration the treatment (or any treatment) is added or turned down?
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Will do mate. Thanks for the help, appreciated ...
Will do mate. Thanks for the help, appreciated
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Thanks for that. A bit of frantic swimming for a...
Thanks for that. A bit of frantic swimming for a while a few days ago but have calmed down. Will scrape again. I did add some salt to the pond yesterday and they have calmed down
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Fin Rot
Hi , can anyone tell me if they think this maybe fin rot? All parameters ok apart from slightly raised nitrite. I’m on a trickle replacing 15% of water a week. 3969339694
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20-03-2022, 07:26 AM
Thread: Best drum filter
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Poll: I was in a similar position to you last year and...
I was in a similar position to you last year and plumped for the Profi drum. No problems with it and pond water nice and clean. For me I was torn between the Profi and Oase and essentially decided on...
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30-09-2021, 04:25 AM
Thread: New Pond Build 21
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Added a roof....
Added a roof. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210930/96827b70574bd5b923cc28b7253dd0f8.jpg
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26-09-2021, 07:42 PM
Thread: Flies in filter
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Hi It’s a Combi filter with a lid on. Kaldness...
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It’s a Combi filter with a lid on. Kaldness micro media and not got any plants in or over the pond although lots of plants in the garden. I put some disinfectant down the drains yesterday and... -
25-09-2021, 09:25 AM
Thread: Flies in filter
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Flies in filter
My drum keeps getting loads of flies in it. I’m presuming these are coming back up from the drain which the waste is connected to from the drum. Anyone else suffer with this and can it be a problem?...
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03-09-2021, 11:56 AM
Thread: Testing Parameters
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Testing Parameters
Just wondering what is acceptable parameters in Koi pond for pH, TDS and Total Chlorine ULR?
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28-08-2021, 06:47 PM
Thread: Mark on Sanke
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Mark on Sanke
Hi. I’ve noticed this reddish/purplish mark on my doitsu sanke. I wondered if anyone could help me identify the problem. I’ve done a scrape and all appears ok. It’s eating well and active. Thank...
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15-08-2021, 07:03 AM
Thread: Bakki Shower
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Bakki Shower
I have a Profidrum Combi Bio 30 in my filter room and a 3 tier Momotaro Bakki Shower with 50kg of BHM on the side of my pond. I was advised to bypass the shower in winter and I’m just wondering what...
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Hi, I recently built my pond with concrete blocks...
Hi, I recently built my pond with concrete blocks (440x215x100m) using a 4to1 mix laid flat. You can also use H blocks reinforced with rebar. Allow for a concrete base and then calculate the amount...
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18-07-2021, 12:18 PM
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Looks great [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone...
Looks great [emoji106]
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07-07-2021, 03:43 PM
Thread: Koi Growth
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Koi Growth
Hi, can anyone help me identify this mark on a small fish I have. All water checks are fine. Scrapes done recently on other fish have shown no parasites. Pond recently had salt added. It’s had this...
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29-06-2021, 09:42 PM
Thread: New arrival from Oaks koi farm
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Got a mate who lives in Bures/Lamarsh. Lovely...
Got a mate who lives in Bures/Lamarsh. Lovely part of the world!
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29-06-2021, 08:38 PM
Thread: Filter housing lids
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37347 This is mine. OSb, slight fall, rubber...
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This is mine. OSb, slight fall, rubber liner, sedum trays and matting
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Best plants to remove Nitrate
pug has a very impressive veg filter on his pond, have a look at some of his his youtube videos....