Beginners Guide to Filter Media

[AQUAMONSTER]

A other reason i like canisters is that the water is forced though the media...

What do you think happens with a sump? The water goes through the same stages but much more media can be used.

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[oscaroo]

What do you think happens with a sump? The water goes through the same stages but much more media can be used.

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Sumps are better but i mean that the water can't flow over the media or on the side of it...

 

[AQUAMONSTER]

When it comes to filtration and media we have so many options and diy stuff. The hobs are becoming way easier and can be much better than canisters. Media is used to its highest potential in a sump.

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[oscaroo]

I do agree larger hhobs are good... my empoer 400. Very good for a hob and also some other large hobs.. my favirots are canisters and sumps...


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[johnson33]

Thanks Simon this is a great article!
If you don't mind I'll link to it in my next NEWS+NOTES.

 

[jijo.raj]

Thank you very much. Great Article, indeed.

 

[amraam840]

Just put the filter sock on the intake of the canister.

Any idea what diameter the ring is on the filter socks that have those that I might be about to secure one inside a section of PVC when I plumb my tank? I have zero real estate under the tank so the only way I could use a sock would be to hang it (inside of a pipe or something) where water exits the overflow behind my tank.

Has anyone here used a sock in such a manner? I didn't see anything like it in the "Lets see what's in your stand" thread...

 

[Propofol]

Does anybody have an online source as to where to get Japanese Mat for a good price? I need lots.

Thanks!

Rob