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01-04-2021, 05:45 PM
Thread: Alparex - Total Loss
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Alparex - Total Loss
If your kh was low that could well explain it. When I 1st bought alperex from Darren at absolute he impressed on me several times how important it was to make sure you have a kh of atleast 6 BEFORE...
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01-04-2021, 04:16 PM
Thread: Alparex - Total Loss
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What was your KH BEFORE you treated!? Not...
What was your KH BEFORE you treated!?
Not saying you didn’t do it as it’s stated in the instructions to do it, but did you boost (or already have your KH at 6) before you put it in your pond!?
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11-11-2020, 10:30 PM
Thread: Familymans pond update
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:eek::D Too small for koi mate!:D;)
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27-05-2020, 05:58 AM
Thread: new project
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What brand of drum and bio chamber has he gone...
What brand of drum and bio chamber has he gone for??
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24-05-2020, 12:42 PM
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Was that eBay uk btw?? Sent from my iPhone...
Was that eBay uk btw??
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24-05-2020, 12:41 PM
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Cheers for that![emoji106] eBay would probably...
Cheers for that![emoji106]
eBay would probably be where I’d try & pick one up if I get one, but not a knackered one like the one that popped up recently with no multiport head.
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21-05-2020, 07:30 PM
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Advantage bead filter - anyone on here using one??
As per title, and just for general interest really (my own yes), Is anyone on here using one of the sacramento Koi advantage bead filters out of curiosity??
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25-07-2019, 10:04 AM
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Simple answer - don’t wait, do them anyway! ...
Simple answer - don’t wait, do them anyway!
Just my 2p’s worth[emoji16]
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23-07-2019, 08:41 AM
Thread: Nexus 220 fines issues
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42 mins on heavy feeding!, you’re doing well...
42 mins on heavy feeding!, you’re doing well there!! Mine was generally around 25+\- 5 mins when feeding, but would go well over an hour in winter when the feed stopped!
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23-07-2019, 07:49 AM
Thread: Nexus 220 fines issues
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Probably already been mentioned but an easy way...
Probably already been mentioned but an easy way to set up an overflow/help control water height is to drill a hole in the side of the waste tray on the Draco (mine was done so the bottom of the hole...
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22-07-2019, 06:20 PM
Thread: Whats the best filter
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In that case ( the budget restriction), seriously...
In that case ( the budget restriction), seriously consider 2nd hand/eBay route and get something better, I guarantee if you stick with the hobby you will not be satisfied with the Oase filter!
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21-07-2019, 07:58 PM
Thread: Nexus 220 fines issues
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Give it time to catch up and the wash times will...
Give it time to catch up and the wash times will get better - especially now your water level is where it should be
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21-07-2019, 01:34 PM
Thread: Nexus 220 fines issues
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As said, water level in the nexus is too low,...
As said, water level in the nexus is too low, water should be up near the underside of the inner rim, I found that running water level like that I could pull somewhere in the region of 15klph through...
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21-07-2019, 05:58 AM
Thread: Guidance on water test readings
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Ammonia and nitrite should both be zero, not sure...
Ammonia and nitrite should both be zero, not sure on phosphate reading as I never really tested for it much.
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19-07-2019, 03:05 PM
Thread: Nexus 220 fines issues
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I know what you mean in regards to poor...
I know what you mean in regards to poor packaging, I saw the box mine came in and what was in that box and it was very poor.
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18-07-2019, 09:09 AM
Thread: Nexus 220 fines issues
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Nexus 220 fines issues
Bet you’ll soon be posting up about how big-a difference the Draco has made!
FYI expect it to be cleaning VERY frequently for the 1st day atleast whilst it plays catch up getting the fines out
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12-07-2019, 09:59 AM
Thread: Nexus 220 fines issues
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I don’t personally like using clay as it although...
I don’t personally like using clay as it although it does clear up the water it seems to coat everything in the fine muck that was suspended in the water!
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11-07-2019, 04:22 PM
Thread: Nexus 220 fines issues
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Might seem a bit ott, but I do think there are...
Might seem a bit ott, but I do think there are several types of filters that are sold as being suitable for koi ponds that simply have no business anywhere near koi at all!
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11-07-2019, 04:08 PM
Thread: Nexus 220 fines issues
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I remember going to absolute and looking into the...
I remember going to absolute and looking into the main pond and the water was crystal clear with a very slight blue tinge to it, it looked amazing, came back and saw mine and I was disappointed!
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11-07-2019, 03:05 PM
Thread: Nexus 220 fines issues
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I guess it depends how picky you are, when I was...
I guess it depends how picky you are, when I was running just the nexus I didn’t like looking into the pond at say my purachina or kuhaku and as they swam about you’d see all the fine particles...
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11-07-2019, 11:53 AM
Thread: Nexus 220 fines issues
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I think the problem is that drums are still VERY...
I think the problem is that drums are still VERY expensive and for some the price will put them off, some of it may be down to bad advice/ dealers who maybe want to sell brand x filter, or maybe just...
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10-07-2019, 10:45 PM
Thread: Nexus 220 fines issues
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Nope no overflow I’m afraid, think the drum shuts...
Nope no overflow I’m afraid, think the drum shuts off (stops trying to clean) after so long, no inbuilt bypass setup either
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10-07-2019, 07:44 AM
Thread: Nexus 220 fines issues
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Didn’t happen like that to be fair, I took mine...
Didn’t happen like that to be fair, I took mine back to the dealer I got it from and they fitted it foc as it wasn’t far out of warranty.
No the pump was/is still going actually
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10-07-2019, 06:55 AM
Thread: Nexus 220 fines issues
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Only problems I had with having a Draco fitted...
Only problems I had with having a Draco fitted was I had a drive motor fail, and if your relying on mains water for the cleaning then your at the mercy of your water supplier and how good they...
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09-07-2019, 02:58 PM
Thread: Nexus 220 fines issues
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Nexus 220 fines issues
Is it the change in food then (in part!?)
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Every day feeding container?
Good shout, I'll have a look at Takazumi :)