Filter Media

piranha45

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I keep 1 sponge in a AC300 that filters a 55g

2 sponges in 2 AC500s, and 1 sponge in another AC500, all 3 of which filter a 200g.


I clean the filters and sponges out with dechlorinated water about once every 1-2 months, depending on when they start getting clogged up. I think quantity of filter media required is a bit overrated by most people, cuz I've had absolutely no problems with my media setups.
 

Vitaliy

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piranha45 said:
I keep 1 sponge in a AC300 that filters a 55g

2 sponges in 2 AC500s, and 1 sponge in another AC500, all 3 of which filter a 200g.


I clean the filters and sponges out with dechlorinated water about once every 1-2 months, depending on when they start getting clogged up. I think quantity of filter media required is a bit overrated by most people, cuz I've had absolutely no problems with my media setups.
You just keep the sponges and nothing else?
 

piranha45

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yup. no carbon, no floss, nothing. so yeah, the filters are pretty empty and could hold more. But holding more of anything would be a waste of water flow, since my biological filtration is obviously perfectly fine as is.
 

joc38

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I use biods chemi pure for filter media instead of carbon and I love it!!
 

rayman45

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like p45
but in my 30G i have a powerhead with only carbon to keep that water crystial clear :)
 

rayman45

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o yea i have 3 fluval 404
2 ac 300
1 ac mini
and i need one more filter
 
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