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Subject: My cheap Koi and feeding ring Mon Apr 26, 2010 5:12 pm
I got fed up with pellets ending up in skimmer, so I decided to build a floating feeding ring made from left over 50mm pvc pipes and 90* bends. Looks rather ugly in the pond but is working great
Jona
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Subject: Re: My cheap Koi and feeding ring Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:50 pm
NICE ... I WAS THINKING OF MAKING A ROUND ONE BUT THAT WORKS ... WELL DONE!!
Admin Admin
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Subject: Re: My cheap Koi and feeding ring Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:45 am
Very practical and neatly done Marius.
Another option is 20 mm black irrigation pipe in a circle. A bit cheaper and maybe blends in a bit better.
Quinton Jones
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Subject: Re: My cheap Koi and feeding ring Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:06 pm
Watch the 90 degree joints - koi sometimes get scratches on the noses with this type of feeder ring - have gone to the circular route instead, and now position the food and hold it with current Q
stumble
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Subject: Re: My cheap Koi and feeding ring Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:33 pm
Admin wrote:
Another option is 20 mm black irrigation pipe in a circle. A bit cheaper and maybe blends in a bit better.
I like that idea. I'm also tired of having to close the valve for the skimmer every time I need to feed. its a hassle, and with the currents the food ends up all over the place.
Marius Bezuidenhout
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Subject: Re: My cheap Koi and feeding ring Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:40 pm
I think the black piping will look far better. I might hide a big part of mine under the bridge and hopefully still be able to view Koi during feeding
Marius Bezuidenhout
Posts : 836 Reputation : 0 Join date : 2009-01-29 Age : 58 Location : Bloemfontein but mostly somewhere else
Subject: Re: My cheap Koi and feeding ring Tue May 04, 2010 1:00 pm
I made a small feeding ring for my QT as well. Cost me nothing since I used off cut pieces of plastic and bends
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