My 10 gallon is taking a higher bio-load now and I am thinking of modding my 10 gallon HOB filter to have 2 or 3 chambers for different medias instead of just the disposable pad. Could this work? Are there better alternatives?
Modifieing a HOB filter for a 10 gallon
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Could work, however a powerhead and sponge filter, or an air driven sponge filter would be a much better alternative with a lot less work, and more benefit.
I was thinking of trying something different too for my 10g. I look into your suggestions. Thanks!
Any time I pick up one of those HOBs with the cartridge, I just throw the cartridge out, put a sponge over the intake (for mechanical only - it gets rinsed under the tap every WC) and jam as many scrubbies as will fit - usually 2 or 3.
I do the same thing, bioballs, the shredded plastic straw material from an old protein skimmer etc, in the filter and a fry safe sponge on the intake, rinse every wc. I also commonly use large fry safe sponges with airstones or powerheads. Started doing that when I kept freshwater shrimp, works fine for fish as well, of course with fish they require much more maintainance.
Correction, untreated tap water kill's fish. Placing a pad or sponge that has been rinsed in straight tap back into the filter is unlikely to introduce enough chlorine/chloramines/metals to kill a fish. Especially if done during a wc, generally that is the time to add a good water conditioner.
I know this thread is a little old.
But I was just about to start a thread on the same subject.
I'm starting up a small 35 gallon tank again, and I've got an AC110 laying around.
I was thinking of modifying it to perform better, instead of just the floss + carbon bag.
I also considered making a DIY Canister or wet/dry but not sure where to start with that.
But I was just about to start a thread on the same subject.
I'm starting up a small 35 gallon tank again, and I've got an AC110 laying around.
I was thinking of modifying it to perform better, instead of just the floss + carbon bag.
I also considered making a DIY Canister or wet/dry but not sure where to start with that.