| Nope, never used one, never would, except as a fines removal system, and even then I would rather use a loose capture system like static K than a compressive system.
What you need to be aware with a bead is that it is compressive and can react badly to treatments like pp.
I'm glad it works well for you. My grandfather smoked all his life and lived till he was almost 90. Despite that I still don't recommend it.
They have their uses, and if you have no space for a real filter they can be the only way you will get one to work. I still don't like them and wouldn't ever advocate one. Oddly, a lot of serious koi people like JR are always very critical of them.
Sorry, but I still rate a screen 'n static as far better.
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