k 1 media filter media

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  1. discusjay

    discusjay Malawi_cichlid_sa

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    Hi guys have any of you come across k1 filter media in South Africa? Im finding it hard to come to find .
     
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    Are those the plastic balls?
    Think I have seen them at my lfs.

    I have seen people use ladies hair curlers in their sumps :blink:
    Would that not be similar?
     
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    I have them. I can sell you some if you cant find it. pm me
     
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    no dude .i dont know ow to upload a pic so just google it if you curious . lol no its not hair curlers
     
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    ok thanks dude . tried sending you a message but your inbox is full ?
     
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    I looked for some a while back got a place in durban that has but it was very exspensive so i left it there
     
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    I bought some from Pet Masters in Boksburg couple of months ago, it a generic one, works fine though.
     
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    I know it's not hair curlers, but would they not do a similar job? :confused:
     
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    Little wheel like plastic structures, tons of surface area, generally used in fluidised bed filters, rated as some of the most effective bio media available
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    thanks Jwh .i will give them a call .I heard they carry a lot of good stuff
     
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    i honestly do not know and would not like to mis inform you
     
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    Hi there. thanks to Khalid for the info.. been looking for a wile too.. you can get from a place called Happy koi.. attached is the reply I got. Cesar,

    Wedo a media called superactiflo. Bigger than k1, but basically the same thing.R745 for 50 litres.

    Bestregards,

    William


     
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    thanks for sharing william that's a good lead for me to follow .
     
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    I ordered some from Laurence a month ago. They have some nice other goodies as well (pumps, air pumps, air stones, etc. etc.
    Cell: 0823903989
    Tel:032-5525929

    email:aqua@ecotao.co.za /
    laurence@ecotao.co.za

    They ship in 20l, 100l & 1000l quatities.

    Got very good service!

    Regards

     
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    thanks cft!will try to contact them
     
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    RKali I just want your wood..

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    I'm currently importing Hel-x.. Much more surface area.. Wanna split shipping fees?
     
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    looooooooool just thought of Tant Stini, walking around with multi coloured curlers in her hair, gown and a looooong smoke in the mouth...

    I'm also looking for k1 media, will try pet smart in Boksburg, and also Legransi...
     
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    will send you a pm
     

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