water polishing? really need some help.

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iloveoscars702

iloveoscars702

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what is the best filter to polish tank water?

right now i have two eheim pro II 2028 and they do a great job for bio filtration but not so good with mechanical/polishing filtration. does anyone have any diy ideas or type filter i should get.

btw i was thinking of making a diy sump just for mechanical and some bio out of storage drawers and a rubbermaid tub...good idea or not? :nilly:
 
diatom filter. clearest water you can get. period.
 
jcardona1;2810227; said:
diatom filter. clearest water you can get. period.
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i was looking at those but they are really $$$.. is there any cheaper alternatives or diy's?
 
For a cheaper route, I would suggest a power head with a sponge filter on the end... I run a maxi-jet 1200 w/ a sponge in my 125 and it clears the water up really nice and my loaches love the extra current :)
 
I was gonna say diatom... Thats the original badboy of water polishing. Then I would say a good power head attachment but its all been covered. Maybe an AC110 ? lol
 
As far as DIY, when I introduce a carbon media into any of my filters, the effect is almost immediate on the clarity.
 
Cheap way out, and what I use is the Magnum HOB filter. It comes with a micron cartridge and you can use with or without diatom powder.

I mix in 1/3 cup of powder and run for about 6-8 hours once a week. Tank stays crystal clear even with my huge bio load.

Cheaper and easier to use than a Vortex.
 
filterfloss ftw
 
Howdy,

You can either use a sponge filter on the intake, or a micronpad (e.g. HERE)covering up the top media layer.

HarleyK
 
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