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28-02-2021, 10:46 AMI have a 500 gallon quarantine tank and wondered what people saw as the maximum size fish that could safely be quarantined in a tank this size?0 replies | 45 view(s) -
28-02-2021, 10:36 AMI run two Filtreau HF30’s and have been really pleased with them, incredible value. The Oase us I’m sure excellent but I couldn’t justify the spend...17 replies | 299 view(s)
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28-02-2021, 09:12 AMThanks Feline, that’s a really good point that I hadn’t considered. I will contact the manufacturer and aim for pump that could heat to 16 or so all...21 replies | 498 view(s)
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28-02-2021, 12:54 AMHello all, looking at adding a Draco 2 to my Nexus 220. Anyone know how high the unit sits above the top of the Nexus ? Also I’ve seen Catten koi...1 replies | 88 view(s)
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28-02-2021, 12:14 AMReckon that’s a Filtreau or AEM drum tbh. Give Gazkoi a message and he’ll give you the spec of the Filtreau17 replies | 299 view(s)
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27-02-2021, 11:14 PMGreat progress, you’ll be finished and extending it by the summer :D3 replies | 109 view(s)
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26-02-2021, 07:51 PMIf it’s straight and you can rod it like KevT then seems like minimum risk, just might have to clean once every few years by the sound of it13 replies | 214 view(s)
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26-02-2021, 05:27 PMDjstiles999 replied to a thread Virkon aquatic - bulk buy in Koi Health, Disease and Medication ForumI bought two tubs late last year and only use very occasionally so that’ll last for a few years but a good idea Mike, it’s a useful disinfectant to...18 replies | 475 view(s)
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26-02-2021, 01:51 PMIf it was me I’d go 110mm just to make sure, can use the brown waste pipe in that size should be a lot cheaper?13 replies | 214 view(s)
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26-02-2021, 12:58 PMNot sure to be honest, I did all mine with 110mm and put a couple of access points in so I could get a rod in if it blocked although I have quite a...13 replies | 214 view(s)
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26-02-2021, 10:43 AMThe drainage pipe, u is s it the french drain type ridged with small holes sat in a gravel filled trench? If so it could get a bit smelly when the...13 replies | 214 view(s)
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26-02-2021, 09:38 AMWhat goes wrong? Might be good to add a couple of pictures too23 replies | 345 view(s)
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25-02-2021, 11:24 PMI’m guessing that you could pump from pond to uv the drop into sieve, gravity to nexus then gravity back to pond?23 replies | 345 view(s)
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25-02-2021, 11:20 PMYou went JBR and no complaints from me. They will also ship 3metre lengths of 110mm pipe which is helpful6 replies | 150 view(s)
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25-02-2021, 10:07 PMI think that the seller is JBR, they have a website and once you work out what you need they’ll do a quote for the lot6 replies | 150 view(s)
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25-02-2021, 07:40 PMWould you consider swapping to a gravity fee system, I.e. pump out of the filter not into it? Be a lot easier in the long run and give better results...23 replies | 345 view(s)
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25-02-2021, 07:37 PMI can get mine to zero - just turn the power off :D:D11 replies | 267 view(s)
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25-02-2021, 04:36 PMI’m running Jeboa pumps and been fine last 12 months tbh, when I looked they all looked the same so couldn’t help but feel they were made in the same...11 replies | 267 view(s)
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24-02-2021, 08:32 PMSo what we’re saying is buying a hajiro is probably not my best plan then? :eek: Must admit I’m happy running a natural KH of between 3 and 4,...37 replies | 469 view(s)
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24-02-2021, 07:21 PMAlthough to what extent it will kill bad bacteria but not kill good bacteria I’m not sure :D :cool:24 replies | 568 view(s)
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24-02-2021, 07:18 PMI have a low KH and therefore a ph between 7.5 and 7.7 naturally on my grow on tank which is supposed to stop you getting shimmies and so far I...37 replies | 469 view(s)
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24-02-2021, 03:44 PMDjstiles999 replied to a thread Momotaro showers help in Water Treatment, Protein Skimmers and FiltrationWay over the top is always the favoured option btw8 replies | 246 view(s)
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24-02-2021, 01:47 PMTap water goes straight to yellow - wow that’s not so good!37 replies | 469 view(s)
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23-02-2021, 11:22 PMThanks Jim, a fascinating read that answers all my questions. Ive read a few of Manke Sankes other articles and they are excellent.21 replies | 498 view(s)
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23-02-2021, 11:06 PMGuess that’s a few weeks pocket money!15 replies | 261 view(s)
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23-02-2021, 10:36 PMCarrying on from my heat pump question, I am now considering what temperatures I should aim for ? I see there seems to be a divide between heating...21 replies | 498 view(s)
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23-02-2021, 09:54 PMhttps://www.viovet.co.uk/Virkon-Aquatic/c67942/ I didn’t buy this much but a single tub would last a year!24 replies | 568 view(s)
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23-02-2021, 09:51 PMYou can buy it as a powder for a fraction of the price, just need scales and a spoon24 replies | 568 view(s)
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23-02-2021, 07:16 PMI reckon I test KH more than any other parameter. Luckily it’s a quick and easy test to do and with a normal KH of 3-4 the test bottle lasts ages too...37 replies | 469 view(s)
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23-02-2021, 02:21 PMDefinitely worth it, although you’ll come back with more than you planned15 replies | 261 view(s)
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