Why? If u don't mind me asking.Madness said:
Just wondering why you would need to use them unless the current filtration system wasn't sufficient? I too use a sump system & never fathumed adding additional filtration. So I was just curious if your sump, flow for your particular tank is inadequate or if there is an added benefit?Madness said:
This is an interesting idea. I too use AquaClear filters. How would you fit this together?bassetman said:
Its all about extra filtration, you can never have to much. For my wet/dry to work at its max efficiency the flow needs to be 1200gph or less(thats on my 300)any thing over that and you blow water through the filter at a rate that loses its efficiency. I use the the sponge filters w/power head to do several things, increase current flow closer to the substrate, extra filtration to remove all loose particles floating around, not to mention it causes the poo to flow to the sponge filter and gather at its base for easier clean up.fishNAbowl said:
I use pre-filter sponges on all of my intakes. Cory should be well acquainted with this tactic as I first got the idea from Jim at Conway several years ago. Fusing them to the tube defeats some of the positives IMO. They catch much of the goop that would otherwise end up inside the filter. That includes food. The fish figure this out quickly and it ends up acting as a feeding station. Having that food eaten and not passed into the filter saves overworking the good bacteria in your filter. I don't have to clean my filters nearly as often, instead I just remove and rinse the pre-filters in tank water with each water change.bassetman said:
Nice. Something to think about, thanks!bassetman said:
I've spent a great deal of time experimenting with directing flow for optimum performance & water quality. When my long tank wasn't planted it was much easier. Now I have mini power power heads throughout the tank behind plants and wood. The more stuff that's in the tank the trickier it is to maintain a good flow. You have to keep water moving everywhere or those spots become "dead zones" where things can get funky!Madness said:
