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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve9814 View Post
    I spoke to quini yesterday the dimensions he quotes me for wide one was way to big. I've ordered the black plastic just waiting for it to come. Wife wants to go fish hunting today though as long as I get no leaks.

    Any ideas what I can use to block it off temporarily even if it's an eye sore

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    square or diamond black filter grid...

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aquacadabra...79ZYTDTC&psc=1

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    Quote Originally Posted by davethefish1 View Post
    square or diamond black filter grid...

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aquacadabra...79ZYTDTC&psc=1
    Didn't know about those. I've bought a piece of plastic to cut myself now but I know for in the future thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by dbs View Post
    Its new so will take a couple of days to start tumbling fully, just leave it be and it will go eventually

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    Some of the media isn't even getting wet though does that not matter? As it's floating so high above water level

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    I had the same issue. I just left it and the k1 iceberg eventually drops down as more and more k1 starts tumbling as the bio film builds up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by davethefish1 View Post
    square or diamond black filter grid...

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aquacadabra...79ZYTDTC&psc=1
    I use these to stop my darling little Kamikaze Koi from going into my skimmers
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    Quote Originally Posted by Twhitenosugar View Post
    I had the same issue. I just left it and the k1 iceberg eventually drops down as more and more k1 starts tumbling as the bio film builds up.

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    So I've added 3 koi around 6 inches each and the water is 15000l will there even be any ammonia from those tiny fish in such a large pond to start the cycle?

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    There will be eventually once you start feeding them.

    But as you point out it'll take some time. However the reality is that it will take an age for the k1 to mature anyway (1 year to 18months, unless you are heated).

    So at least with a few small fish the cycle can start before the water temps start dropping off. Plus you won't have the nightmare of the ammonia and nitrite going off the chart as you would if you had more and bigger fish.

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    Thanks for all the help guys. Looks like everything is ok

    Water level dropped by about 2mm over 3 days? Hoping that's just evaporation?

    How high do you guys have the water level off top of glass window?

    I'm hoping to run it about 1cm off the top?

    Do koi tend to jump out?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve9814 View Post
    Thanks for all the help guys. Looks like everything is ok

    Water level dropped by about 2mm over 3 days? Hoping that's just evaporation?

    How high do you guys have the water level off top of glass window?

    I'm hoping to run it about 1cm off the top?

    Do koi tend to jump out?

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    I am afraid that Koi tend to jump when dealing with parasites, when new fish are introduced ,if parameters change, if flies lurk near the surface, if there is a feeding frenzy…oh and just because they can. I have lost 4 fish in 7 years and an additional 2 were saved in time through jumping.

    I now have jump guards
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    I will probably have to get jump gaurds then as I can't lower the water level due to my filter being on a concrete slab

    Can I get nice looking jump gaurds that will go over a 2.7m long window?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve9814 View Post
    I will probably have to get jump gaurds then as I can't lower the water level due to my filter being on a concrete slab

    Can I get nice looking jump gaurds that will go over a 2.7m long window?

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    Read felines build pretty sure her window is massive and has jump guards

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve9814 View Post
    I will probably have to get jump gaurds then as I can't lower the water level due to my filter being on a concrete slab

    Can I get nice looking jump gaurds that will go over a 2.7m long window?

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    My jump guards were off eBay and are actually toughened glass shelves 30cm high 60F3CDC4-C5D0-4E6A-BF9B-B1B4DAFEC92F.jpg
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    How long are they between supports though? As I won't be able to place a support in middle of window

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike Bass View Post
    Better a pain now than a crisis later?
    This is a very very good way to look at things!

    From my experience completing many projects not always pond related - sort the pain to avoid the crisis!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve9814 View Post
    How long are they between supports though? As I won't be able to place a support in middle of window

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    My eBay purchase was a one off set from a private sale but you can buy toughened glass of various lengths from balustrade or glass suppliers
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve9814 View Post
    Thanks for all the help guys. Looks like everything is ok

    Water level dropped by about 2mm over 3 days? Hoping that's just evaporation?

    How high do you guys have the water level off top of glass window?

    I'm hoping to run it about 1cm off the top?

    Do koi tend to jump out?

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    Smashed it! The most nerve racking part complete.
    Sorry can’t help with the jump guards as I have an in ground pond.

    Hope you get it sorted


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    I agree with the above about jumping fish. I've lost 3 and saved 2 more where they've jumped over the glass. It's always the glass where they've escaped from.

    I've now put jump guards up.

    If using perspex, you can normally only get them in lengths up to 3m so it will just about bridge the window. On such a span I'd say go for for 10mm or thicker, as the thinner it is the more it'll flex. The rest of the pond can be 8mm or so as the lengths won't have to be as long.

    Be warned, due to covid polycarb and perspex has shot up in price. Have a look at threads on them, as there are some good pointers.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Twhitenosugar View Post
    I agree with the above about jumping fish. I've lost 3 and saved 2 more where they've jumped over the glass. It's always the glass where they've escaped from.

    I've now put jump guards up.

    If using perspex, you can normally only get them in lengths up to 3m so it will just about bridge the window. On such a span I'd say go for for 10mm or thicker, as the thinner it is the more it'll flex. The rest of the pond can be 8mm or so as the lengths won't have to be as long.

    Be warned, due to covid polycarb and perspex has shot up in price. Have a look at threads on them, as there are some good pointers.



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    Is polycarb or perspex cheaper than glass jump gaurds?
    Based on the quote I got for the perspex window I assume glass should be cheaper?

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    Yeah think glass is cheaper, which seems slightly counterintuitive to me. But that seems to be the situation at the mo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Twhitenosugar View Post
    Yeah think glass is cheaper, which seems slightly counterintuitive to me. But that seems to be the situation at the mo.

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    Are there any recommended websites/suppliers I should go to for glass ones?

    Thanks

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