DIY: re-plumbing ac50 HOB
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it does not increase the water flow. the flow is determined by the motor of the filter itself. whit this will do, however, is increase the cycle area in the tank allowing better circulation.
very interesting!!! I've always wondered how much filtered water goes immediately back up the intake ?!!?
does it have any impact on water flow/pressure/turn over, due to such a small impeller having to pull water a greater distance??
have you actually kept track of water parameters, and proved that it keeps the water cleaner longer ??
does it have any impact on water flow/pressure/turn over, due to such a small impeller having to pull water a greater distance??
have you actually kept track of water parameters, and proved that it keeps the water cleaner longer ??
I'd like to know the answers to these questions too?
new2natives;3629562; said:very interesting!!! I've always wondered how much filtered water goes immediately back up the intake ?!!?
does it have any impact on water flow/pressure/turn over, due to such a small impeller having to pull water a greater distance??
have you actually kept track of water parameters, and proved that it keeps the water cleaner longer ??
it does not restrict the flow of the filter at all. unless you reduce the ID of the pipe, it is not creating any additional strain on the impeller
ive never had issues with water parameters, so i wouldnt be able to comment on the second question, but i think you have misunderstood the point of the plumbing.
ive never had issues with water parameters, so i wouldnt be able to comment on the second question, but i think you have misunderstood the point of the plumbing.
Cool Idea!
It's been a while since I've had an aquarium setup, I'm looking to get one soon. Have you noticed that you have to clean the filter out more often with the extension on the inlet grabbing the dirtier water?
It's been a while since I've had an aquarium setup, I'm looking to get one soon. Have you noticed that you have to clean the filter out more often with the extension on the inlet grabbing the dirtier water?
I'd also like to know your answer to this question.ryeguy28;3641240; said:hey is 24 exos to much in a 20gal bitter ?
i clean my filter weekly regardless, so i couldnt say. also, it really depends on your stock.
if you run your set up, the same as the one in the write up, it will pick up more debris from the floor, so if you are not cleaning your filter regularly, i would suggest doing so.
in regards to the stocking question (which has absolutely nothing to do with this thread) yes, "traditionally" it is too many for a 20g.
if you run your set up, the same as the one in the write up, it will pick up more debris from the floor, so if you are not cleaning your filter regularly, i would suggest doing so.
in regards to the stocking question (which has absolutely nothing to do with this thread) yes, "traditionally" it is too many for a 20g.
