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  1. One month later. Water around 11 degree Celsius....

    One month later. Water around 11 degree Celsius. Almost 3 weeks ago I have started some feedings - 2 times per day. Not much but some.

    NITRATE - same, around 12 ppm at the max
    NITRITE - LOW...
  2. Water temp. currently 10 degree Celsius and...

    Water temp. currently 10 degree Celsius and rising. Still no feeding. What is running now is a drum, baskets and UV (2hrs daily, water started to turn green lately).

    All the water parameters are...
  3. I have removed all the moving bead today. Trickle...

    I have removed all the moving bead today. Trickle filter and bakki shower are also totally off. Water temperature is about 7 degree Celsius and rising. So this will be my final test of running sole...
  4. Yes, through some kind of pipe reduction that is...

    Yes, through some kind of pipe reduction that is used to fit spray nozzle and make angle adjustments there. Now I can see that the connection size is 1/4", so about 6mm hole with some thread inside...
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    My personal attempt to improve the flushing...

    My personal attempt to improve the flushing system in a drum filter - https://www.koiforum.uk/water-treatment-protein-skimmers-filtration/32481-drum-filter-improving-flushing-system-flush.html
  6. Drum filter - improving flushing system / flush tray (DVS PP100N)

    In my pond system I have DVS PP100N drum filter - 100m3/h. But its flush tray is a big misunderstanding. In summer I have to clean it manually every week - which is vert annoying. It clogs easily...
  7. Last photo (6) shows max flow, which is now....

    Last photo (6) shows max flow, which is now. After failure with low and a little bit more flow I have decided to test it that way now.

    With flow in range 35-70 l/h I do not think it is too fast. I...
  8. Trickle tower (Manky Sanke design) - my experience

    As promised I want to post here some of my experiences regarding trickle towers. Initial design is made by Manky Sanke. I just add some few more features.

    Total height of one tower is around 2m....
  9. I thought it was 5 weeks, but this Thursday it...

    I thought it was 5 weeks, but this Thursday it will be 7 full weeks after putting the baskets. With no change at all in NITRATE levels. So plenty of time to start happening at least something...

    I...
  10. Anoxic filtration - 50 baskets - my experience

    Hi everyone,

    I want to share my experience with anoxic filter. 50 baskets total. All submerged in the BIO CHAMBER. I did them because I have constantly high NITRATES (60 - 80 ppm). Fish stock at...
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    Any update on this?

    Any update on this?
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    Can you share some pics of your trickle filter?...

    Can you share some pics of your trickle filter? Tks.
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    I found out that I made AMMONIA test incorrect....

    I found out that I made AMMONIA test incorrect. Proper value is 0.07 ppm. I forgot to add 3 drops of reagent during test ;)

    Here are the photos of glass-wall update:

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    I am...
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    Hi all! It has been some time from the last...

    Hi all!

    It has been some time from the last post, so here is the update.

    Early spring I had to remove all those air lifts. It turned out that they are killing air pumps way too fast. I sent one...
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    Andy, it is too loud for me. I have one in my...

    Andy, it is too loud for me. I have one in my bike shop, even the quieter version on v-belts - still very loud. Second thing - I do not believe it is meant for non-stop usage like the air pumps are.
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    Directly from the end of the airline pipe - 1.5...

    Directly from the end of the airline pipe - 1.5 mm holes (if I remember corectly), 4 rows, spacing 1 cm.

    Sorry about the pictures attached - something is wrong with web forum.
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    Small update. The good things: - finished...

    Small update.

    The good things:

    - finished area next to the filter house and almost all other parts of the garden
    - new valve installed in the bottom area of the drum - now I can empty water in...
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    Depth is about 2.3m at the very center, 1.9 by...

    Depth is about 2.3m at the very center, 1.9 by the walls.

    I have not done any tests yet - to little time - but will do shortly.

    Pond (100% of water fill) with airlift has been running for about...
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    For airlifts I use JEBAO PA-60. It is about 45...

    For airlifts I use JEBAO PA-60. It is about 45 l/m of air in 2m depth. Power consumption is about 25-30 watts.

    I tried also SECOH JDK-30 - as reccomended on other forum - and SECOH JDK-40. But...
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    Big update! Finaly almost everything is ready....

    Big update!

    Finaly almost everything is ready.

    Water is crystall clear. Fish are happy.

    6x airlifts are transferring about 100 m3/h - all measured. Power consmuption is about 150-180 watts...
  23. Maybe smth. like this? 32039

    Maybe smth. like this?

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    Bio chamber after GRP made by pro team (25 yrs of...

    Bio chamber after GRP made by pro team (25 yrs of experience in this regard) - BTW I am very happy with the final result, it could not be better ;)

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    I have also put plate cover around the...
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    About bonding epoxy resin to all PVC (BD, inlets)...

    About bonding epoxy resin to all PVC (BD, inlets) I have found helpfull art of different methods - https://www.epoxyworks.com/index.php/bonding-pvc-plastic-with-epoxy/

    Might be also true to...
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