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52 Minutes Ago

pickerel replied to a thread Changing bulb in Jebao 75w UV in Main Forum

LOL....Great tip!

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54 Minutes Ago

Tony714 started a thread QT and introduce new koi to existing pond. in Main Forum

Hi guys, I currently have 6 big koi (26"+) from my friend in new pond. He had them when they were 10 inches. They have been in the pond in July...

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1 Hour Ago

gray cat replied to a thread I am going to try and get even better this year in Water Gardening

I really don't remember either but if I had to pick, I would say you came up with the idea. I looked through my FYI thread on planting them and...

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gray cat replied to a thread Planting Impatiens & Sunpatiens tutorial. Updated 6-13-2017 in Water Gardening

Bumping this up because Spring is in a few weeks. Hope to see some of you give this a try. :)

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Nuspeed007 replied to a thread Lonely Koi Story (happy ending) in Main Forum

Koi is highly social animal, you will enjoy their antic between spring to late summer. If they are shy then they have more chance of surviving land &...

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2 Hours Ago

Nuspeed007 replied to a thread New member with 3 ponds to restore in Pond Construction and Filtration

My 2 cents, I dry pack all the crevices with recommended local mortar, wet set cure for 2 weeks then concrete foam over those area. The reason for...

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3 Hours Ago

ademink replied to a thread Rescue koi; subsequent issues in Emergency & Health Issues

From your readings, my thought is that the water quality (ammonia and nitrite present) is causing stress. I would suggest getting an ammonia...

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napalm_beach replied to a thread Rescue koi; subsequent issues in Emergency & Health Issues

Here's the reply that kdh posted then deleted: "rescued means to me that the koi are in distress and need attention. I do not see this with these...

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3 Hours Ago

batman replied to a thread Valve for balancing multiple intakes in Pond Construction and Filtration

The bottom drain should go to a pre-filter first. Fluid goes to the path of least resistance. Use ball valves as gate valves will evently suck...

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4 Hours Ago

JSLee started a thread New member with 3 ponds to restore in Pond Construction and Filtration

Hi everyone, I've bought a house with 3 neglected ponds. This is the largest (about 1000 gal.) and I'm hoping get some sound advice. I've drained...

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4 Hours Ago

batman replied to a thread Anyone tried the k5 bio media? in Pond Construction and Filtration

It makes a difference. Some media churns with less air and you can also run larger quanities in a tank and keep it turning nicely. Small tube...

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4 Hours Ago

batman replied to a thread A very SAD day : ( in Main Forum

Algae still functions in cold water. Once a pond is snow covered and light is blocked it dies and ceases it's benefits. Plus the die off produces...

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4 Hours Ago

kimini replied to a thread Anyone tried the k5 bio media? in Pond Construction and Filtration

As was said, it's just surface area. Way too much drama about this stuff. Go with surface area / cubic foot, and price, and move on.

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4 Hours Ago

Aquaman27 replied to a thread A very SAD day : ( in Main Forum

Thanks for all replies. I usually leave everything running until is essentially freezes and stops, at which point I add my de-icer and keep an eye on...

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4 Hours Ago

batman replied to a thread Anyone tried the k5 bio media? in Pond Construction and Filtration

Looks like it would also be an excellent static media for catching fines.

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