does anybody have any idea's on what else i can do with a sea storrm sand filter besides using sand. can it be used with bio material etc...
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steve
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steve
sea storm question
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You are better off keeping it as a fluidized sand bed, but you can use anything that will fit in it as long as you think ahead. The sand theoretically does not need replacing. As long as the pump has kept it fluid and clean looking, it is still fine. If it has been sitting and turned green or black, it can be renewed by running bleach through it (obviously not on a working tank).
Lighter medias will rise up to the top and stay there as if they were floating. You will need to reduce the flow through the filter.
Heavier medias will stay at the bottom and will not scrub like the sand does. Many high performance/small pore medias such as Matrix recommend replacement after six months. You will need to decide if replacement is something you want to do.
Lighter medias will rise up to the top and stay there as if they were floating. You will need to reduce the flow through the filter.
Heavier medias will stay at the bottom and will not scrub like the sand does. Many high performance/small pore medias such as Matrix recommend replacement after six months. You will need to decide if replacement is something you want to do.
Fill it with scrubbies, Styrofoam beads, Bio-balls, small gravel etc for a bio-filter.
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Dr Joe
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Got a pic?
Dr Joe
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Is it the sea storm 100?
If so it is meant for bio by using sand.
The others posts are right on.
You can also use them for maximizing flow through activated carbon if needed.
If so it is meant for bio by using sand.
The others posts are right on.
You can also use them for maximizing flow through activated carbon if needed.
Dr Joe;2641639; said:
Are you thinking of running it backwards (with top down flow)? That idea has my mind exploding with possibilities. There are other places to run a system like that such as an overflow or right after an overflow. I might have to play with that idea.
If you fill it with styro. beads, they'll float and act like a bead filter. Could be interesting if you have a way to reverse the flow downwards and dump the garbage out periodically, would make for a nice mechanical filter. 
As far as biological filtration, I have to say I'd stick with the sand, that filter lifts the sand in the water column and keeps it suspended in the upward flow, giving tons of area for bacterial growth, just make sure your water is well oxygenated before entering the filter to keep your aerobic critters happy and working.
As far as biological filtration, I have to say I'd stick with the sand, that filter lifts the sand in the water column and keeps it suspended in the upward flow, giving tons of area for bacterial growth, just make sure your water is well oxygenated before entering the filter to keep your aerobic critters happy and working.
