the only filter on my 40 with my buttikoferi is a ac 200 and i want one more filter on the tank.the buttikoferi is only in there temporalily till summer then it will go back in a pond.What other filter should i get i prefer a power or canister.
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I normally provide the below information in relation to the Magnum 350 canister, but the concept remains the same. The Magnum HOT is a well made, long life filter. Many do not like them because of the absence of bio-filtration and they are designed specifically for carbon filtration. However, a couple of simple mods turn the HOT into a great little filter. In addition, because of it's no media bypass design, it is much more efficient than most filters in it's price class, which allows them to be more effective, if modified, than other filters in the same class.
The Magnum HOT can be converted into a super little filter with only a couple of simple mods. First, get an extra blue bonded filter sleeve and wrap two sleeves around the media container.
Second, get a reverse flow kit for a Penguin powerhead and attach the strainer/foam pre-filter from the kit to the inflow tube of the Magnum. This improves mechanical filtration and makes the bio-media (below) more effective.
Third, take the media container and toss the carbon. Fill the media container with either Hagen BioMax or Eheim Ehfisubstrat.
Right now, you can get the Magnum H.O.T. Pro for $59.99at DrsFosterSmith.Com.
The Magnum HOT can be converted into a super little filter with only a couple of simple mods. First, get an extra blue bonded filter sleeve and wrap two sleeves around the media container.
Second, get a reverse flow kit for a Penguin powerhead and attach the strainer/foam pre-filter from the kit to the inflow tube of the Magnum. This improves mechanical filtration and makes the bio-media (below) more effective.
Third, take the media container and toss the carbon. Fill the media container with either Hagen BioMax or Eheim Ehfisubstrat.
Right now, you can get the Magnum H.O.T. Pro for $59.99at DrsFosterSmith.Com.
can I please see a picture of your pond Large Cichlids? I am thinking about making one and looking for ideas on what it should look like
Im really surprised at this poll. Although I feel the media is more efficent in the AC filters compared to Marineland's power filters, the plain simple fact that the Emporers have biowheels make them a better filter IMO hands down. People forget just how much the wheels help keep ammonia and nitrite at safe levels.
Also my Marineland power filters were never noisy. If they are, it's time for Maintenance. Maybe there's some carbon in the impeller. It happens after all.
Also my Marineland power filters were never noisy. If they are, it's time for Maintenance. Maybe there's some carbon in the impeller. It happens after all.
As long as you don't rinse your sponges in tap water, you should'nt have ammonia or nitrite problems.