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  1. John Starkey

    Tip for cleaning filter hosing

    Hi all,i was cleaning my 16/17mm hosing today and found a novel way to flush them out,if you have an outside tap in the garden,attach a hose lock tap connector then push your hosing onto it,(it fit's very snuggly)turn on the tap at full pressure and hey presto all the crap is flushed out in a...
  2. John Starkey

    Hydor inline heater

    Cheers garuf,your a star mate :thumbup: , John.
  3. John Starkey

    Hydor inline heater

    Hi all,i have often thought about adding one of these,but was concerned about how much flow i will lose,what are the for,s and against please before i make up my mind, John.
  4. John Starkey

    Purigen

    I also used Purigen in my 150cm setup for 18mths,no ill effects on anything as far as i could see,the water is crystal clear too, john.
  5. John Starkey

    Liberty HOB filters

    Cheers Garuf,the cabinet is made exactly the same size as the tank,so it would be better if i used a HOB, regards, john.
  6. John Starkey

    Liberty HOB filters

    Hi all,i am setting up my dennerle 30ltr nano soon,i have a fluval 105,but i was looking at these because of lack of space in the cabinet,using one would free up more space for my fe inside the cabinet,has anyone used these and any feedback would be appreciated, regards, john.
  7. John Starkey

    do I need to put zeolite into filter bags?

    Hi Jarthel, as i said its really down to you,as you say you can rinse it in a bucket,or put into a filter bag which i find easier to use, as i said its your call,regards john.
  8. John Starkey

    do I need to put zeolite into filter bags?

    you can do as you wish,but putting it bags makes life easier when you rinse it, regards john.
  9. John Starkey

    Ecco eheim handle problems

    Hi, i beg to differ in your assumption of the eheim filter range being crap(your word not mine),i will agree on one thing though and thats the ecco range from eheim are made in china,that would explain the lack of build quality,the reast of the range is made in germany,i personally have used...
  10. John Starkey

    Koralia 3, in a 4' tank?

    Hi I have a k2 in my 5 footer and I find it's plenty,good flow all round. Regards john
  11. John Starkey

    Cleaning brush for 13mm lily pipes?

    Hi nry,that's the kit I use,works fine for me Regards john
  12. John Starkey

    korallia positioning

    Hi,i have a koralia 2 on my 450 ltr,i just placed mine in the far left corner and this gives me a nice circular motion all round the tank, but as dave says you have to find whats best for you, regards john.
  13. John Starkey

    Setting up a “higher” tech planted tank

    Hi Paul, nice to meet you and the wife on monday, water changes can depend on what type of substrate you use at start up,AdA soils can have amonia spikes so more water changes will help with that,but with most substrates you dont need to do water changes every day,when i used eco-complet i jsut...
  14. John Starkey

    What External filter???

    Hi, i personally like eheim filters but there are plenty of other good makes around,tetra tec,jbl crystal profi, i think 13mm lily pipes for a 60cm tank is rather small,i think you really need the next size up,17mm its aways best to have good turn over and good flow,you will be restricted with...
  15. John Starkey

    eheim 2028 pro 2

    Hi All, tell you what, i have the guys phone number he is mind of information on eheim filters, give him a call he loves to talk about them. Phone number = 01284/755051 ask for Allan riley. regards john.
  16. John Starkey

    eheim 2028 pro 2

    Hi James, i think what the guy was saying is the flow rate can be even better with the help of gravitational pull ?i think regards john.
  17. John Starkey

    eheim 2028 pro 2

    Hi All, Some good news,What i am about to tell you all goes for any eheim filter with a primer mechanism, Right,i had an email back from germany today and they put me onto a guy called Alan riley,now alan has worked for eheim and John alan aquariums for thirty years,he works on repairs and...
  18. John Starkey

    eheim 2028 pro 2

    Hi James m, Before i replace the head i always refill the filter with aquarium water to help with primeing. regards john.
  19. John Starkey

    eheim 2028 pro 2

    Hi Ed, i checked the impellor,i rechecked everything even the filter media baskets to make sure i had put it all back together right, i cleaned and greased the primer with vaseline, i tried everything. regards john.
  20. John Starkey

    eheim 2028 pro 2

    Hi All,i run two of the above filters on my setup and clean them every month alternately,today after cleaning one of them it would not work or prime properly,i tried everything it sounds like a bag of nuts and bolts,so luckily i have another (brand new)which is for my 60cm setup when i get my...
  21. John Starkey

    koralia advice

    Hi,ive got the 2 on my 450ltr and its great,i would say the 1 would be ok,regards john.
  22. John Starkey

    Hydor Koralia water pumps

    Hi All,i recieved my koralia 2 this morning and fitted it right away,i am absolutely well impressed with it,excellent circulation,ubelievabley quiet,my Denasoni barbs love the extra flow,they seem to take it in turns to swim as fast as they can into the flow then just get blown back to the other...
  23. John Starkey

    Hydor Koralia water pumps

    Thanks to all you guys for the indepth replys,regards john.
  24. John Starkey

    Hydor Koralia water pumps

    Hi Saintly,i already have two eheim 2028s turning it over with good surface movement what i have noticed is when the odd leaf comes loose it seems to go half way acroos the tank mid depth then it floats to the top,so i think i have good surface movement but not whole water body movement,so i...
  25. John Starkey

    Hydor Koralia water pumps

    Hi All,i dont want to overdo the flow rate thing so i was thinking of getting a size smaller than you normally would,i have 450ltr to move around,can you adjust the flow rate?,regards john.
  26. John Starkey

    Hydor Koralia water pumps

    Hi All,thanks for the feedback guys,one more thing is the flow rate controlable,regards john.
  27. John Starkey

    Hydor Koralia water pumps

    Hi All,has anyone tried these pumps yet,any feedback on how god they are,regards john.
  28. John Starkey

    nano external filters

    Hi Sam,its probably going to be one of the dennerle nanos,regards john
  29. John Starkey

    nano external filters

    Hi All,besides the eden 501 what other nano external filters do people recommend? regards john.
  30. John Starkey

    which eheim external do you think?

    Hi Markuk, i have two eheim 2028s on my 450lts setup and i have been very happy with them,two is a good idea as you will be able to clean them alternatley,regards john
  31. John Starkey

    Eheim thermo filters

    Hi all, i have just ordered my eheim 2028 from www1st4aquatics.com free media free dly £123.99 very happy ,regards john
  32. John Starkey

    Eheim thermo filters

    Hi Ed,thanks for the reply after reading the posts on here and your reply i think i will stick to my original plans,regards john
  33. John Starkey

    Eheim thermo filters

    HI planter,thanks for the reply i think i will take a look at the thermo 2324 700lph,that turnover should be ok for my new setup which will be a opti-white 60x30x45.can you recommend anywhere for a good price,regards john
  34. John Starkey

    Eheim thermo filters

    Hi all, is anybody using a eheim thermo filter? if so can you give me your opinion of these filters please, i am mainly interested in the all round heating ability of the water , and are you happy with it,regards john
  35. John Starkey

    filter for new setup

    Hi all,i would like some suggestions for an external filter for my new setup i am a lover of eheim but i would welcome any feedback on other makes i would like something that has a turn over of about 650ltrs an hour your comments would be appreciated,Also any ideas for a decent price...
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