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nickc - Show and grow tactics, - New Topic

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:01:33 +0000

Moved little Achilles out of big pond into small pond, just didn’t seem right watching him trying to compete with the larger Koi for his food, he is looking very happy now, while I was out at Barnsley yesterday I could not resist getting him a couple of new friends around the same size to play with.

Nick

RichardB - RE: small koi wanted after losing 25

Sun, 27 May 2012 10:48:37 +0000

Hi Keith, good luck with the new ones.
I think Crell's right - popular "off the shelf" treatments wouldn't be popular for very long if they had that effect. I'd be looking a little deeper.
Anyway, fingers crossed. Regards, Richard.

dave23869 - RE: wanted Sequence pump

Sun, 27 May 2012 10:42:54 +0000

�£120 plus p+p or you could pick it up ive just been and put a plug on it to try nit see if it works ok been stood a while works perfectly runs as smooth as butter and whisper quiet its an older model with switch ontop of it to switch on and off with good pump just been used as a spare

pontekoi - RE: Complete set up for sale!!!!

Sun, 27 May 2012 10:22:08 +0000

now �£400 quid, equipment still running so can come and view if you like chris

pontekoi - RE: Chag and yamabuki!!!

Sun, 27 May 2012 10:19:52 +0000

�£30 for the pair now
chris

curriekoi - RE: wanted Sequence pump

Sun, 27 May 2012 08:55:53 +0000

Well im unsure of what ones worth as im newish to koi and have never bought one

Janinaharrison - RE: Brunell microscope

Sun, 27 May 2012 08:47:57 +0000

Hi wondering if you still ad the microscope for sale n which model is it cheers. Janina

dave23869 - RE: wanted Sequence pump

Sun, 27 May 2012 08:17:56 +0000

how much you wanting to pay ive got a sequence 750 10000 older model hardly used kept as a spare i might sell at the rite price

curriekoi - RE: wanted Sequence pump

Sun, 27 May 2012 07:21:54 +0000

Hi mate should have put a size tbh after a 10000 or 8000 12 at very max

misterbo - RE: wanted Sequence pump

Sun, 27 May 2012 06:52:52 +0000

Hi I have sequence 15000 available, no longer required on perfect order. Please give me a call if interested, 07515330436. Cheers Bo

curriekoi - wanted Sequence pump - New Topic

Sat, 26 May 2012 22:59:56 +0000

Any one have an old one not in use as im going to retro fit a bottom drain thanks

JIMMY/S - RE: New Tancho

Sat, 26 May 2012 22:34:25 +0000

Very nice young Chris will have to pop up and have a look.

Jim

holmes9037 - RE: UV and treatment

Sat, 26 May 2012 21:22:27 +0000

Thanks Tony that will be great, i can see why you said keep the net on one of the koi managed to jump out even with the net on god knows how

ozz1379 - RE: Trickle in, Trickle out.

Sat, 26 May 2012 21:08:55 +0000

likebig said i allso have a trickle in and out and water board sent me a letter asking if i have a leak it is litrally a drip aswell not that fast at all the fish scales look great

arourer - RE: small koi wanted after losing 25

Sat, 26 May 2012 20:57:56 +0000

had air going through my nexus 200 and a an extra pump through an earation bar, so had plenty of air going in. i work for the NHS and had the answer tested and they found copper and zink plus Calcium Carbonate. the cacium carbonate is what makes it go milky. and we know copper is a big no no for koi. but there again everybody's pond is different. have just bought some new koi from cascade at bury 6 for �£50. lets see what happens. keith

tdcaii - RE: wanted temp pond

Sat, 26 May 2012 20:55:43 +0000

Lol its a big no no she said I'm goin in the filled in pond if I do it haha ill be intouch Tuesday mate and thanks again for Ur help n time its appreciated

TonKoi - RE: UV and treatment

Sat, 26 May 2012 20:32:29 +0000

Hi Tony

I'll call up Monday afternoon after wrok and do another scrape for you if you want.

T

petershelagh - RE: Pond window

Sat, 26 May 2012 20:01:08 +0000

Thanks Karl, With great perseverance have managed to do this, just need to clean the glass. Good job for shelagh tomorrow on her day off

Peter

BigGrumpyGit - RE: I think I have a unwanted visitor

Sat, 26 May 2012 19:45:41 +0000

Yes, but dont lick your fingers

charlie-chag - RE: Trickle in, Trickle out.

Sat, 26 May 2012 19:22:03 +0000

Thanks for your in depth reply Paul. Mike

charlie-chag - RE: Trickle in, Trickle out.

Sat, 26 May 2012 19:21:43 +0000

Thanks for your in depth reply Paul. Mike

big-uggy - RE: Trickle in, Trickle out.

Sat, 26 May 2012 19:06:01 +0000

i used to do it then waterboard came up as they thought they had a leak and put devise on my stoptap box to listen i just managed to turn the water off in time and it was only a dam trickle

big-uggy - RE: wanted temp pond

Sat, 26 May 2012 19:01:29 +0000

hi dave i take it the mrs wouldn't let you use the kids swimming pool? i have a 500 gallon vat but lent it out 2years ago and not got it back yet and my other vats are spoken for , but will see you next week dave

big-uggy - RE: small koi wanted after losing 25

Sat, 26 May 2012 18:58:57 +0000

you didn't say anything about airation it pays to put extra airation in pond when treating as maybe with being over run with blanket weed as it dies it may have effected the oxygen levels , not sure if that is the case as im no expert, just a thought though

tdcaii - RE: wanted temp pond

Sat, 26 May 2012 18:54:26 +0000

Paul would I be able to collect it 2moz ? Cheers

craig b - Leeds koi and pond centre - New Topic

Sat, 26 May 2012 18:33:40 +0000

Leedskoiandpondcentre is an eBay store but today they saved my bacon by letting me pick up an item. Thanks martin your a star

LCunningham5566 - RE: Trickle in, Trickle out.

Sat, 26 May 2012 18:01:38 +0000

All ok, as long as you are not on a water metre......!

LeeC

koiboy01 - RE: free multibay

Sat, 26 May 2012 17:58:32 +0000

Hi Paul,
It was nice meeting you yesterday and the filter is brilliant,and yes you will have to have a Japanese garden that's the only way to go you won't regret it.
George.

koikidder - RE: Wanted heat exchanger

Sat, 26 May 2012 17:11:07 +0000

Thanks dave let you know if I get that one of Derek waiting for a couple of pics and a delivery price

Cheers Gary

tancho showa - RE: Trickle in, Trickle out.

Sat, 26 May 2012 16:55:25 +0000

Hi Mike,

I have trickle in/out since first keeping koi, the benefits are great, it will balance your ph,kh, nitrates etc, and also freshing up the pond water, it is easy to fit , i plumbed mine in on the build of my pond, by insulating the water pipe underground and coming up into the side of the pond, with the overflow inserted in the top of the chamber in the multibay,Please be aware that the water goes through a purifier before going into the pond.

A must in a Koi Pond even the Great Waddy swears by this.

Regards Paul

bud-ice - RE: Trickle in, Trickle out.

Sat, 26 May 2012 16:52:37 +0000

You trickle water in and it trickles out about it really

charlie-chag - Trickle in, Trickle out. - New Topic

Sat, 26 May 2012 16:34:51 +0000

Im thinking about adding this to my set up. I dont know much about it so can someone please explain whats involved, and the advantages and disadvantanges? And who uses the method? If its not possible to do it what is the next best thing? Thanks Mike

paul/katrina - RE: Final Reminder.

Sat, 26 May 2012 15:48:59 +0000

Hi Dave

Send me a form please to my email addy

rgds
paul

ianp - RE: Heating the water

Sat, 26 May 2012 15:31:05 +0000

thankyou very much

dkoi1111 - RE: RTF 5500 filters

Sat, 26 May 2012 15:07:45 +0000

hi shane, ill take one when i come for scope tomorrow please
cheers dave and sue

swoop - RE: Pond window

Sat, 26 May 2012 15:03:04 +0000

If you go to your local windscreen spot (autoglass) they would sell you some what we call in the trade chease wire,its a saw but on a wire.All you do is start on a corner with it with the wire tucked behide the glass and saw (mole grips on each end of the wire to hold it).Once you get across and thru one corner pull the wire thru so you have a lenth of wire at each side of the glass and you away,Just saw all the way round and its job done mate.

hope that helps
karl

fee - RE: RTF 5500 filters

Sat, 26 May 2012 14:23:05 +0000

Hi
Just out side of hull place called leven.
Cheers

Picasso - RE: Wanted heat exchanger

Sat, 26 May 2012 14:22:44 +0000

Hi Gary, if you don't get sorted with heat exchanger, i've got a 170,000 here in Grimsby �£100.

Regards Dave.

petershelagh - RE: Pond window

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:39:11 +0000

cheers mick, maybe its easier than it looks.

bud-ice - RE: Pond window

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:18:02 +0000

Hi Peter im sure Sarah&Chris did it http://www.koivista.com/display_photo.php?pic_id=52017

holmes9037 - RE: UV and treatment

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:10:55 +0000

Thanks I will turn it back on now then as its gone clear again

Tony

curriekoi - RE: RTF 5500 filters

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:06:45 +0000

Where ou from ?

crell - RE: UV and treatment

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:54:32 +0000

once the pp has turned your pond brown then it is spent so uv can go on

holmes9037 - UV and treatment - New Topic

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:46:06 +0000

I have recently put PP in my pond for treatment the UV is off but how long do you have to wait till you turn it back on

Tony

koikidder - RE: Wanted heat exchanger

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:42:49 +0000

Cheers mate

petershelagh - Pond window - New Topic

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:40:24 +0000

Has anyone purchased a second hand window, and if so how easy to get the glass out. Any ideas appreciated.

dek 1 - RE: Wanted heat exchanger

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:39:59 +0000

gary will get picture to you tomorrow

darren will give you first refusal after gary has recieved a pic

to be fair
thankks guys

Geoff - RE: water test kit recomendations

Sat, 26 May 2012 10:52:34 +0000

Hi
API for me,a lot easier than trying to crunch tablets and cheaper too.

Regards Geoff

pat27 - RE: water test kit recomendations

Sat, 26 May 2012 07:46:24 +0000

Just to add to my comment, I suggest that at then end of the season you throw the kit away and get a fresh one, that avoids any risk of false readings due to deteriation of the chemicals.

tucker81 - RE: new showa

Sat, 26 May 2012 07:22:40 +0000

cheers for the comments guys

tom

crell - RE: small koi wanted after losing 25

Sat, 26 May 2012 07:01:12 +0000

I wouldn't blame the CBA for the loss of your fish if you only half dosed Keith imo,
I have used this product manytimes at full doseage with no adverse effect on the koi.
If I were you I'd look a little deeper in to why you lost 25 fish

big h - RE: I think I have a unwanted visitor

Sat, 26 May 2012 06:41:30 +0000

something to consider next time our lass wants a milky coffee

arourer - RE: small koi wanted after losing 25

Sat, 26 May 2012 06:41:08 +0000

do not like adding to my water, but the blanket weed was so bad had to do something. so i used cloverleaf blanket answer. used it at half doseage, but after 3 or 4 weeks not shifted so dosed again at half dose. that killed the blanket weed but then started losing fish. have lost about 25 fish so gutted as some where very nice and had grown them on. the pond has been heated all winter to about 15 degrees. my wife would not go upto the pond for weeks as she was so upset. have done a few water changes and all the params are now ok. i had a spike with the ph upto 9 but got that back down to 8. keith

fee - RTF 5500 filters - New Topic

Sat, 26 May 2012 06:27:05 +0000

Have for sale 2 RTF filters if any one
Is interested �£80.would use them on my growing on tank
But want something smaller .
Would swap for a set of small vortexes or some other filtration.
Cheers
Shane
1 NOW SOLD
Cheers again lads.

BigGrumpyGit - RE: I think I have a unwanted visitor

Sat, 26 May 2012 06:25:13 +0000

I know this will not go down too well with some people, but I used to be a pest controller and to permanently get rid of those unwanted pests we were advised to use the following, but it is final and it is not choosy about its victims.
Place a saucer of milk and putbetween five to ten drops of Tippex into it.
Whatever drinks it will have a heart attack within an hour.
Result... No more problem.
Unfortunatley if it is a Heron it will not be able to drink the milk unles it is placed in a deepish item.

clegbo - RE: New Tancho

Sat, 26 May 2012 06:19:18 +0000

Have a wonder over to KP Peter, think he's got a few left.

Largey - RE: new build help.

Sat, 26 May 2012 05:33:43 +0000

The cost would be �£450 mate but its well worth doing it really is ive just had mind done by kc fibreglass from barnsley done a great job no fuss grate blokes. The cost per m is around �£30 hope this helps but even if it means putting things on hold fibreglass is 100% better than G4

Largey - RE: small koi wanted after losing 25

Sat, 26 May 2012 05:09:52 +0000

Hello keith how come you lost 25 fish due to the blaket weed dosing ?

fishyfingers - RE: water test kit recomendations

Sat, 26 May 2012 04:43:03 +0000

My old kit was kusuri but think i think will try api

LCunningham5566 - RE: water test kit recomendations

Fri, 25 May 2012 22:26:13 +0000

I use both API and Kusuri.

I like them both.

LeeC

petershelagh - RE: New Tancho

Fri, 25 May 2012 21:38:18 +0000

very nice tancho, thats just what i am after. regards peter

fridgeman - RE: Heating the water

Fri, 25 May 2012 21:37:04 +0000

hi ian

theres alot to consider with a heatpump
i fiited a crystal clear waters 8.5kw heat pump to my 3000gal pond heated pond to 18 dec from november last year and my electric bill was an extra �£250 1/4 (�£20 a week) i would always recommend doubling your kw to your gal for example 1000gal use a 2 kw unit if funds allow! i have had no issue with mine if you need to know more on how the system works and the cop etc , let me know ?

regards
mark

fishyfingers - RE: water test kit recomendations

Fri, 25 May 2012 21:33:47 +0000

Thank you both for your prompt reply. API it is.

Cheers

petershelagh - RE: new showa

Fri, 25 May 2012 21:33:00 +0000

Very nice showa Tom.
cheers
peter

kelly - RE: pond fillers

Fri, 25 May 2012 21:01:36 +0000

to far for me but thanks

kathsi - RE: new showa

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:58:39 +0000

Nice Showa Tom will be nice to watch how it develops.

Cheers,

Simon.

kathsi - RE: New Tancho

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:56:07 +0000

Really nice Tancho Chris, and really like it.

Cheers,

Simon.

kelly - RE: pond fillers

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:53:43 +0000

are you thereplease give some details pm you twice

tucker81 - RE: New Tancho

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:22:38 +0000

lol think our lass took it out of my wallet

tom

tucker81 - RE: New Tancho

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:22:38 +0000

lol think our lass took it out of my wallet

tom

clegbo - RE: New Tancho

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:19:08 +0000

I bet its just dropped down back of settee lad

tucker81 - RE: New Tancho

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:17:10 +0000

good lad. im on a healthy routine too, lost 10 pound in 3 weeks

tom

big h - RE: free multibay

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:00:16 +0000

hi uggy,hes got me hooked on japanese gardens.Ive always liked them but ive just come to realise thats the way i want to go.My house is up for sale and ive found the house i want so hopefully it will all come together and a new pond and garden will be the next project. cheers

big-uggy - RE: free multibay

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:53:06 +0000

me to H

clegbo - RE: New Tancho

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:52:22 +0000

Now then chaps,
I'm fed up of the diet now, gonna have an enjoyable summer putting the 3 stone back on
Only kidding boys, i'm not going back there again.

Deano, breeder is Maruju and i got it from KP. As soon as I saw it I just had to have it. Not many fish have been so easy to decide on.

big-uggy - RE: I think I have a unwanted visitor

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:50:03 +0000

you don't have to sit up all nite for a heron just get up at first light as thats when there about just as light breaks

big h - RE: free multibay

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:48:09 +0000

met george today and was really impressed with his new garden. I just hope i have his energy and enthusiasm at his age. Inspirational cheers

big h - RE: airline help me

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:44:19 +0000

i wouldnt have thought the sieve would work as well if it was agitated by airstones pal but somebody may correct me cheers

craig b - RE: wanted greedy little chagoi

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:43:20 +0000

The chag has landed, thanks Glenn got him home and is doing fine and has taken some feed too surprise surprise eh.

ozz1379 - RE: airline help me

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:34:53 +0000

iwas wondering if i put my old dome on i have a sieve could i put a 6 inch air stick thing in where the 4 inch pipe comes in and a couple of air balls under my sieve screen using a 70lpm pump would this be ok for fish or not?

big h - RE: airline help me

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:34:38 +0000

the black 8mm is tidy and unobtrusive

ozz1379 - RE: airline help me

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:30:35 +0000

i think thats the way i will be going but its not too neat if it hugged the wall and floor id be happy cheers for the advice i defo wont be going the other way then to be honest i have 1 in now i made but its on big pipe and looks terible first try and i noticed it distrupts my flow when its on

big h - RE: airline help me

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:24:18 +0000

my advice ozz is dont do it.You will have nothing but problems with blanketweed and food etc etc etc snagging on it. i did it once and regretted it. i actually ended up with a full blockage .i used a boss so i could shut my slide valve but if somebody has given you an aerated drain top and you want to use it you would still be far better off seeing black 8mm airline in the pond. just my opinion cheers

on1 - RE: new build help.

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:23:03 +0000

what would the price be for the fibreglass aprox.

the size of the pond is 4.3 long 1.3 wide 1.6 deep.

ianp - Heating the water - New Topic

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:19:01 +0000

Seems abit of a way off at the mo, but i,m considering heating the water. Been speaking to Darren at Absolute Koi and have been discussing a duraheat pump ??. It would have to be retro fitted which suits me. We talked about the costs and because of the way it works it sounds very effiicient. Can anyone add anything to this, pro and cons and maybe any alternatives. Thanks.

nickc - RE: new showa

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:02:24 +0000

Do like the way it is shaping up, bet it will make a beauty.. Nick

tucker81 - RE: new showa

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:56:25 +0000

cheers t

tom

TonKoi - RE: new showa

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:54:59 +0000

Nice choice Tom

pat27 - RE: small koi wanted after losing 25

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:47:06 +0000

Try www.koirescue.co.uk or the aquarist-classifieds web site, they sometimes have free koi.Good luck

tucker81 - RE: New Tancho

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:46:43 +0000

hes wasting away dave lol

tom

tucker81 - RE: new showa

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:46:00 +0000

cheers dave, undecided wether to put it in main pond or growing on one?

tom

pat27 - RE: water test kit recomendations

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:41:41 +0000

Api for me as well.

ozz1379 - airline help me - New Topic

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:06:05 +0000

i have just got an air rited bottom drain given and have been trying to run the airline through my bottom drain 4 inch pipe i had cotton with a washer on the end lowred it to drain and it was gone and up into my sieve then tied the other end to my pipe tried to pull it up and after 3 hours thought i had cracked it and snap it went anyone had any bright ideas how to do this as my pond is full of water i dont want to go for a swim i can remove my drain top and put the new 1 on all from out the pont its the air line

arourer - small koi wanted after losing 25 - New Topic

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:03:32 +0000

after dosing with blanket weed, i lost 25 koi now after 3 water changes am ready to put new fish in, nearly gave up but decided had put to much into the fish. phone 01706-659292 or pm me. i must admit i do like doitsu. keith

bud-ice - RE: water test kit recomendations

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:45:37 +0000

A.P.I seems to be the most popular at the moment

Peter Ed - Pop eye - New Topic

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:27:25 +0000

Hi

I have just dicovered 2no fish that have one pop eye, I have checked the water and everything is good, I have also done a scrape and could not find anything apart from one small black ring which I could not identify, the only differance is that the water temerature has gone upto 22c.

I have read the topic from Peter M which is identical to mine and I also have not had any problems for many years.

Help please Peter

fishyfingers - water test kit recomendations - New Topic

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:59:24 +0000

Need a new test kit and was wondering what u all would recomend

andygoodison - RE: Selling Up

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:58:29 +0000

anyone want pod befor it go's on ebay ??

PAUL/A19 KOI - OXYGEN LEVELS - New Topic

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:25:07 +0000

We have had several customers in today with there fish gasping due low oxygen levels (GET THEM AIR PUMPS ON)

hebburnlad - RE: pond fillers

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:13:22 +0000

ive decided ive got about 10 to go , all good quality and from reputable dealers , if anyone is interested in viewing im based in tyne and wear near the tyne tunnel , im open to offers on all , cheers eddie