hobbyorobsession
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i wouldnt run out and get a new filter either , i would add a fine filter at the top of the filter media in the last basket of your filters. i would also do larger water changes. and try to re-think the water flow
Cannot get the water clean
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Jantilla, had been complaining about similar issues. The waste sitting on top of the sand and what not. He does lots of water changes.... but has not got what he has wanted from his set up yet. Almost sounds as if a mechanical filter of some sort is needed in the mix. Room for a HOB on yours?
I posted this way back when but it's still working fantastic!! It does help to have the background. There was also a thread on MFK I forget the gals name but she was using spa filter canisters (rainbow brand) for her 1500 gallon tank if not bigger.
Here is my home made filtration system I just came up with, so far it's working great. Basically similar to whats in some hot tubs. I wanted more mechanical filtration and will gain some bio as well.
All the parts.
24 hr 115v circ pump 15 gal a min 900 an hour.
Filter and filter fitting. Can be removed in seconds and replaced with new, then clean the dirty one it's 50 sq ft
Hooked up and running in the bath tub to clean it out.
Flow coming out, I had a air injector called a mazzi injector but it was to much air.
Filter hiding behind the 3d background.
So far really happy with the results. Water is crystal clear. I think for the average person a canister filter like a FX 5 would be more economical this was more less thinking outside the box. I am in the spa industry so parts for me were very cheap
Here is my home made filtration system I just came up with, so far it's working great. Basically similar to whats in some hot tubs. I wanted more mechanical filtration and will gain some bio as well.
All the parts.
24 hr 115v circ pump 15 gal a min 900 an hour.
Filter and filter fitting. Can be removed in seconds and replaced with new, then clean the dirty one it's 50 sq ft
Hooked up and running in the bath tub to clean it out.
Flow coming out, I had a air injector called a mazzi injector but it was to much air.
Filter hiding behind the 3d background.
So far really happy with the results. Water is crystal clear. I think for the average person a canister filter like a FX 5 would be more economical this was more less thinking outside the box. I am in the spa industry so parts for me were very cheap
Well, i figured since i have two new fish coming, and a 3rd growing out in my planted tank that i might as well preemptively bite the bullet. So i got a magnum 350 and put in the air filter type insert for water polishing instead of the standard sponge. I had some extra filter pipe and some leftover pvc so its almost all plumbed in, im working on it now so it should be up and running tonight/tomorrow.