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Yesterday, 05:25 PMjohn1 replied to a thread Drum filter advice please in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationHave you decided where you are buying from Martin?55 replies | 826 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:20 AMjohn1 replied to a thread Tank connector fish guard in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI dont use anything on mine Aj,but you can get the plastic bird deterent for flies. You going to do the U bend type,much easier to do mate.7 replies | 96 view(s)
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Yesterday, 08:15 AMLooking really good ABN love the log effect on the cabin havnt seen that before. I also like the way you have enclosed the sides and ceiling looks...75 replies | 1846 view(s)
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Yesterday, 07:54 AMLet us know how you get on Maddog,these critters need sorting :)76 replies | 1904 view(s)
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01-10-2023, 01:15 PMAlmost impossible to find now… and THE best net I have used. 80cm pan net with 2.7m solid wooden handle - makes catching koi effortless. V good...0 replies | 85 view(s)
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01-10-2023, 01:12 PMHi, I have 2 x used Blue Eco Pumps (think they are 320) for sale. Both work perfectly. Please DM if interested. Cheers0 replies | 101 view(s)
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30-09-2023, 07:36 PMWOW Tom, you have done a brilliant job there lovely neat cut for them holes. You are nearly there mate so keep going.241 replies | 7697 view(s)
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30-09-2023, 06:41 PMHi mate, I was a member of the Birmingham and West Midlands Club. Some friendly members there who are usually happy to welcome new members into...3 replies | 47 view(s)
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30-09-2023, 05:06 PMHi mate, there are loads local and two koi clubs which I would recommend you join as that will open many garden gates to ponds, knowledge and...3 replies | 47 view(s)
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30-09-2023, 02:25 PMThey are 4 x 2 ins airstones,could use smaller but I had these allready. Drilled small hole in pipe about 9 ins apart threaded airline through...8 replies | 260 view(s)
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30-09-2023, 01:57 PMYes mate,I put T off the air lift to valve to 6 branch manifold,then smaller think 5mm line to each air stone. I hid the 5mm line in some 1.5 ins...8 replies | 260 view(s)
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30-09-2023, 08:05 AMI made up my own air curtain with 6 x large air stones in a line and I think looks and does a good job,plenty of air going in.8 replies | 260 view(s)
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30-09-2023, 08:00 AMjohn1 replied to a thread Drum filter advice please in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationCuts very easy with scissors one thing I noticed when fitting the mesh on the Draco ( not sure if all drums are the same ) there is a cross bar which...55 replies | 826 view(s)
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30-09-2023, 07:48 AMThat's shit mate hope you got away ok :eek:76 replies | 1904 view(s)
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30-09-2023, 06:55 AMHi All, I have 20kg of genuine BHM (new and boxed) for sale. RRP £330 - will accept £280. Cheers Gaz0 replies | 95 view(s)
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29-09-2023, 07:25 PMHa ha, sorry Steve that made me laugh loads. Thought you were on your way today for your hols. If so, have a great one and dont worry too much...76 replies | 1904 view(s)
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29-09-2023, 07:15 PMjohn1 replied to a thread Drum filter advice please in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationI think you can take no notice of what the dealers say as they all over estimate their products, and that is in everything incl drums. I cut the...55 replies | 826 view(s)
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29-09-2023, 02:48 PMjohn1 replied to a thread Drum filter advice please in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtrationhttps://www.meshfilterscreen.com/blog/screen-mesh-size-chart/ Try this for a read.55 replies | 826 view(s)
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29-09-2023, 02:39 PMjohn1 replied to a thread Drum filter advice please in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationVery easy to fit, measure circumference of the drum ( I tied some string then turned the drum by hand then measured length of string ) measured and...55 replies | 826 view(s)
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29-09-2023, 08:41 AMjohn1 replied to a thread Drum filter advice please in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationHavnt heard of the Advance k will have a look.55 replies | 826 view(s)
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29-09-2023, 08:37 AMjohn1 replied to a thread Drum filter advice please in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationNot letting me do the mesh size chart but you can Google it.55 replies | 826 view(s)
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29-09-2023, 08:36 AMjohn1 replied to a thread Drum filter advice please in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and Filtrationhttps://www.robinsonwirecloth.co.uk/online-shop/Stainless-Woven-c12866683?offset=30 ...55 replies | 826 view(s)
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28-09-2023, 06:44 PMjohn1 replied to a thread Drum filter advice please in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationHey Martin join the poor pensioners :D Been thinking about yours all afternoon and think I agree with what Rs says. So,keep the nexus on the...55 replies | 826 view(s)
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28-09-2023, 03:09 PMAt least you have someone to look at them Steve and you cant do any more mate.76 replies | 1904 view(s)
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28-09-2023, 03:06 PMjohn1 replied to a thread Drum filter advice please in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationWOW Martin that is a very very nice pond,awsome mate. I see where you are at now. As you say after the nexus would clean up the fines and would...55 replies | 826 view(s)
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28-09-2023, 02:32 PMI am no good on treatments as most I use are a waste of time even SV. In the end I double dosed that and it worked in the end for body flukes....76 replies | 1904 view(s)
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28-09-2023, 12:29 PMChrist Rs what a worry for you mate,think I remember your away for 3 weeks. Of I was nearer I would pop down to check on them for you.76 replies | 1904 view(s)
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27-09-2023, 07:36 PMjohn1 replied to a thread Drum filter advice please in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationSounds interesting Martin, what size do you recon the formal side is as in the koi are in? A photo may help us,I think it may work for you as a 25k...55 replies | 826 view(s)
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27-09-2023, 07:24 PMAllways sad to loose a fish Laura and I have lost a few in my years. Pond coming along great hope you get the water ingress sorted,still loads to...179 replies | 4867 view(s)
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27-09-2023, 08:25 AMjohn1 replied to a thread Drum filter advice please in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationAs I said I run solum 25 on 3000 gals and it cleans every 30 to 40 mins. I changed the mesh to 120 micron and didnt notice any difference. If...55 replies | 826 view(s)
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- 08:18 AM - john1 clicked Thanks for this post: Tank connector fish guard by Ajmmade my own from 4mm 316...
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- 08:10 AM - john1 clicked Thanks for this post: First koi pond by ABN67Made some more progress...
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- 07:34 PM - john1 clicked Thanks for this post: Yet Another Fluke Diary! by Maddog1...4 fish scraped twice...
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