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Thread: Sponge pre-filter with HOBs?
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04-20-2007, 01:14 PM #1
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Sponge pre-filter with HOBs?
Just wondering if anyone uses sponge pre-filters on the intake tubes of HOBs. I use these sponges on my canisters with outstanding results and just wonder if the HOBs have enough power to pull through them (I would think so, I am thinking of Aquaclear 30s and 50s). Thanks!
Sponges I use:
http://www.aquariumguys.com/lupr.html8 tanks running now:
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04-20-2007, 01:44 PM #2
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I actually almost bought some last night for my Classic 2217 and my 110 Aquaclear. I know if you have a sand substrate you should have those on your intakes because they will catch any sand particles that might get into your filter.
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04-20-2007, 03:09 PM #3
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I use them on all of my canisters and have great results. Strongly recommended!
8 tanks running now:
1x 220 gallon, 2x55 gallon, 1x40 gallon long, 1x29 gallon, 1x20 gallon long, 1x5.5 gallon, 1x2 gallon
Gouramis, barbs, rasboras, plecos, corys, tetras, fancy guppies, swordtails, ottos, rainbow shark, upside-down catfish, snails, and Max and Sparkles the bettas.
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04-20-2007, 04:38 PM #4
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It should be fine, as long as the foam isn't overly big. I'm planning on doing the same thing on my AC mini as I am getting some cherry shrimp
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04-20-2007, 10:26 PM #5
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What kind of sponge are you thinking of using on the mini?
8 tanks running now:
1x 220 gallon, 2x55 gallon, 1x40 gallon long, 1x29 gallon, 1x20 gallon long, 1x5.5 gallon, 1x2 gallon
Gouramis, barbs, rasboras, plecos, corys, tetras, fancy guppies, swordtails, ottos, rainbow shark, upside-down catfish, snails, and Max and Sparkles the bettas.
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