are there other kinds of filters besides power filters,canister and wetdry because i looking for something different.Have u guys heard of a reactor filter.
filters for rd
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Never heard of a reactor filter.
I personally love the Marineland Emporer series hang on the back power filters. The biowheels give you the wet/dry function. Something other power filters don't provide. I currently have 2 Emporer 280's for my Rd/Midas in his 60 gallon tank. When I plan on upgrading to my 80 to 100 gallon tank sometime next year, I wonder if 2 Emporer 400's will be sufficient enough? Most people tell me to use a canister filter in addition to an Emporer 400, but I was wondering if 2 400's would be ok since canister filters are such a pain in the ass when it comes to maintanence.
How big is the tank you want them for?
I personally love the Marineland Emporer series hang on the back power filters. The biowheels give you the wet/dry function. Something other power filters don't provide. I currently have 2 Emporer 280's for my Rd/Midas in his 60 gallon tank. When I plan on upgrading to my 80 to 100 gallon tank sometime next year, I wonder if 2 Emporer 400's will be sufficient enough? Most people tell me to use a canister filter in addition to an Emporer 400, but I was wondering if 2 400's would be ok since canister filters are such a pain in the ass when it comes to maintanence.
How big is the tank you want them for?
on my 40 gallon reddevil tank.theres only one fish and i use two aquaclear 200 filters and i think for the final touch im gonna get a h.o.t magnum canister just to keep the water perfecto.
heres a reactor
PhosBan Reactor 150
* Maximizes chemical filter media efficiency
* Convenient in-line or hang-on installation
* Effective for aquariums up to 150 gallons
Maximize chemical filtration utilizing the up-flow principle. Water is pushed from the bottom upward through the dispersion plate to gently fluidize chemical filter media. Evenly distributes water through reactor and increases surface area contact to achieve the most efficient use of PhosBan or other chemical filter media. Includes barbed hose connections for 1/2" ID tubing and ball valve to optimize flow rate. Appropriate size pump, tubing, and media required (not included).
Treats up to 150 gallons. Media capacity between 150 grams and 200 grams; maximum recommended flow rate: 80 gph for 150 grams of PhosBan, 90 gph for 200 grams. 4-1/2" x 4" x 17-1/2" high. Use with PhosBan to safely keep phosphate levels low in freshwater and marine (including reef) aquariums for several months. Highly porous, super adsorbent, ferric oxide hydroxide-based media effectively binds large amounts of phosphate, organic compounds, and other pollutants. Won't leach material, even when fully saturated.
PhosBan Reactor 150
* Maximizes chemical filter media efficiency
* Convenient in-line or hang-on installation
* Effective for aquariums up to 150 gallons
Maximize chemical filtration utilizing the up-flow principle. Water is pushed from the bottom upward through the dispersion plate to gently fluidize chemical filter media. Evenly distributes water through reactor and increases surface area contact to achieve the most efficient use of PhosBan or other chemical filter media. Includes barbed hose connections for 1/2" ID tubing and ball valve to optimize flow rate. Appropriate size pump, tubing, and media required (not included).
Treats up to 150 gallons. Media capacity between 150 grams and 200 grams; maximum recommended flow rate: 80 gph for 150 grams of PhosBan, 90 gph for 200 grams. 4-1/2" x 4" x 17-1/2" high. Use with PhosBan to safely keep phosphate levels low in freshwater and marine (including reef) aquariums for several months. Highly porous, super adsorbent, ferric oxide hydroxide-based media effectively binds large amounts of phosphate, organic compounds, and other pollutants. Won't leach material, even when fully saturated.
large_cichlids;506979; said:
Do they do anything other than remove phosphates from the tank?
If you are looking for a different kind of filter, try doing a search for a fluidized bed filter. It pushed water up through sand using the sand basically as surface area for bacteria. From what I've seen, it doesn't take much sand per gallon of tank (small filters on big tanks), but one of the drawbacks is that you have to make sure to do lots of mechanical filtration before the water goes in to make sure you dont get junk in your sand.