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06-03-2024, 08:04 PM
Thread: DIY moving bed filter
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The cages are great and come with the Tank...
The cages are great and come with the Tank Connector but you can buy the cage separately, even though the 2“ inch waste Tank Connectors are adequate I think next time I would go for the pressure Tank...
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06-03-2024, 07:04 PM
Thread: DIY moving bed filter
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Just finished and plumbed in my DIY filer so...
Just finished and plumbed in my DIY filer so thought I would give some feedback.
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06-02-2024, 05:39 PM
Thread: DIY moving bed filter
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I have decided on a 120 liter blue barrel. The...
I have decided on a 120 liter blue barrel. The flow rate going thought it will be 5000 liter per hour which is pump fed by 1.5 inch pressure.
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04-02-2024, 03:59 PM
Thread: DIY moving bed filter
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Thanks guys, it was the stronger black when box...
Thanks guys, it was the stronger black when box that was considering
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04-02-2024, 02:05 PM
Thread: DIY moving bed filter
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DIY moving bed filter
As per title, I need something about 150 liters just wondering if anyone has had issues with the wham bam boxes bowing, bearing in mind that I intend to use 80% of its capacity which would then be...
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01-02-2024, 05:35 PM
Thread: Small bio chamber wanted Lancashire area
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Small bio chamber wanted Lancashire area
I am thinking of making my own bio chamber but thought I would see if anyone has anything first.
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30-12-2023, 07:14 PM
Thread: fmg and lernex pro
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Think you really need to get a scape done one way...
Think you really need to get a scape done one way or you will be constantly guessing sometimes a specific parasite may need multiple treatments of the same product
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10-12-2023, 03:22 PM
Thread: Getting Koi from Indonesia
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If you are buying direct without any...
If you are buying direct without any recommendation I would stay clear.
I know that other countries have started breeding koi. I once bought some that were bread in Thailand but that was from... -
07-12-2023, 07:00 PM
Thread: Using de ionised water for calibration ?
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Thanks Sid :)
Thanks Sid :)
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07-12-2023, 06:06 PM
Thread: Using de ionised water for calibration ?
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Using de ionised water for calibration ?
I have a salanity meter and a ORP meter both recommend using distilled water for calibration.
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07-12-2023, 06:01 PM
Thread: Mixing Israli koi with Japanese
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I have mixed them over the years never had a...
I have mixed them over the years never had a problem, my understanding is that the Israel koi are vaccinated and stops them becoming sick with KHV but does not make them immune and could carry the...
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28-11-2023, 05:21 PM
Thread: Chlorine!.... Again!
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I have had real issues with chlorine (tap water...
I have had real issues with chlorine (tap water .85ppm and has been as high as 1ppm)and have been taking advice from Andy Finch.
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I had my new 25w UV in for 4 days, water slowly...
I had my new 25w UV in for 4 days, water slowly getting clearer but had to switch off as I found costia and had to treat
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25-07-2023, 05:41 PM
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Well I give this post a little while to calm down...
Well I give this post a little while to calm down as it looked as though it was going to be one where people are at loggerheads and we are not here for that.
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25-07-2023, 07:17 AM
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Sorry meant to say over dependent
Sorry meant to say over dependent
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25-07-2023, 07:15 AM
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I really don’t understand your point. A customer...
I really don’t understand your point. A customer that has no knowledge of hobby and didn’t even know anything about PH deserves to receive better advice. Anyone that gives information such as a...
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I am running an oase profi Clear compact gravity...
I am running an oase profi Clear compact gravity fed
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24-07-2023, 09:56 PM
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It wasn’t only the jap mat issue it was the...
It wasn’t only the jap mat issue it was the levels of nitrite that they were willing to accept
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24-07-2023, 09:03 PM
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Couldn’t believe what I was hearing from a koi dealer
I have been trying to help someone out who lost a few fish. I did scrapes which was clear.
ph - 6.3 which was raised slowly to 7.5
ammonia 0.5
nitrite 0.15 which I considered too high
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I Have a similar size pond on and a EA 25 watt...
I Have a similar size pond on and a EA 25 watt IV. I turned mine off for 2 weeks whilst treating and it is struggling to catch up. My uv was new in March. As uv gradually decrease in efficiency I...
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15-07-2023, 03:06 PM
Thread: Bottom drains
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If you are looking at a BD with a diffuser check...
If you are looking at a BD with a diffuser check out the spindrifter, They are a bit pricey but its something that you only fit once, best to get it right first time, mine been in 4 years and still...
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05-06-2023, 05:52 AM
Thread: Treatment whilst running a drum
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Sorry for late reply I have been on holiday, at...
Sorry for late reply I have been on holiday, at present I have not taken any screens out as the treatment dissolves well, just slowed pump down to reduce cleans. When I need to treat with a more...
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19-05-2023, 05:03 PM
Thread: Treatment whilst running a drum
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Thanks for the replays. This is my first summer...
Thanks for the replays. This is my first summer running a drum after taking the plunge and running a nexus for many years. I am very happy with the drum but I think I have missed a trick by not...
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19-05-2023, 12:58 PM
Thread: Oase proficlear compact M screens
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Oase proficlear compact M screens
As title says I am looking for some spare screens or a full set, Anyone got any lying around that are for sale
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18-05-2023, 08:35 PM
Thread: Treatment whilst running a drum
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Treatment whilst running a drum
Just treating for blanket weed, don’t want to dilute treatment too much. I have an oase proficlear compact.
Any tips
can I switch the drum off and run the pump so I get biological filteration and...
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