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Hi Dunc No need for thanks mate, it just seemed an appropriate time and a very simple way of us saying THANK YOU to yourself for all the help, advice and support you've given us over the years and, of course, an even bigger THANK YOU to Polly for sharing you with us while you took the time to create...

Hi Dunc Best of all mate is that it's done, dusted and behind you now! :D You and Pol can now forget about all the hassle and grief it's caused you, look to the future with some peace of mind, and make some plans to enjoy the next chapter in your lives - what ever direction that might take you in. :...

Well, the hearing day has really come up fast and, if like me you'd forgotten, here's a reminder.

It's tomorrow, 12th July!

I'm sure you're not gonna need lady luck mate, but just so you know we'll all be rooting for you tomorrow,

GOOD LUCK DUNCAN!

Hi Syd

Thanks for the extra info mate.

If our local builders' merchant does not sell Lytag, is any similar lightweight aggregate suitable or will I just have to shop further afield? If so, do you know where I can get some - I'm probably only looking at 20-30 litres?

Cheers

Bob

Hi Guys

Thanks for the comments. Looks like the crystal bio is a better option than Blagdon in the long term, but doesn't it also clog with fines after a while - especially in a TT where it hasn't got the flow rate of a shower?

Cheers

Bob

Hi Guys Anyone using Blagdon Ceramic media in a trickle tower? Can't justify the extra cost of BHM as it's only for some extra filtration to add to my aerated K1 and it's only for a trickle, not a shower. Any opinions or comments welcomed - especially regarding its effectiveness and how often it nee...

Hi Gazza My formaline is in the utility room with my microscope where it's warm and dry, and a tub of Koi Clear lives in the fridge (as advised on the label). Everything else (anaesthetic, Mercurochrome, Lock and Seal, Gentian Violet, PP, CT, Malachite Green, Cauterizer) is in a tuppaware box on a s...

Hi Sam

Try Koi Logic - usually manage to get most stuff from there.

BTW, are you going on Sunday??

Cheers

Bob

Brilliant thread Mark. It's a great shame you've had so much of a problem with this koi :cry: and I'm afraid I'm not expert enough to offer any comment or advice, but many thanks for documenting it all so well - I've certainly learned loads from reading about it! Really hope things start to improve ...

I don’t know what’s it is about this hobby that seems to attract some real vial and evil people but it does. Jealousy mate! :evil: the ultra zone WILL remain as will the koiquest name Other than the fact that you're managing to find some time for yourself, that's the best news I've heard for ages! ...

Hi Guys Thanks for the replies. Must admit that I was looking for a cheap option in going down the limestone route, but now have permission to go for the granite option :o - at least I think "I dread to think how much the bloody pond has cost anyway, so why worry about saving money now!" m...

Hi Ed

Thanks for that. My pH is already high - usually around 8.2-8.3 so pretty hard anyway. Is such a high pH likely to have any significant affect on either the limestone or my water parameters?

Cheers

Bob

Hi Guys I have a rockery/water fall feature on my pond (pink/red granite) but am thinking of changing it to a grey coloured limestone. However, I seam to remember someone in the dim and distant past telling me that limestone shouldn't be used for koi ponds - any advice greatly appreciated! Thanks in...

Hi Dunc They may have nicked your work mate, but don't let them break your spirit and resolve - they'll consider that to be their victory and the alchies and ar***oles on there will be gloating and crowing about it for years to come. You have helped so many of us over the years, including many of th...

Hi Stu Shame to lose such a nice koi but, as you say, at least you've got something positive from the experience. Some great photos there and thanks for sharing them with us. It will be interesting to hear Duncan's comments, but you've clearly identified something very wrong with the koi in the swim...