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09-03-2007, 08:04 PM
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 Filter ? Right now I'm running a mechanical filter with carbon filters and a bio wheel because I can't afford a sump. Should I be using the carbon filters? and should I go ahead and get a hang-on protein skimmer? The tank is 40gal FOWLR and is well established.  |
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09-03-2007, 08:34 PM
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| Re: Filter ? How much did you pay for your bio wheel? 40 bucks...that could of been your sump. I do not use carbon on my bio wheel for my qt tank because it filters out anything you put into the water. Skimmers improve water quality big time. I say given your situation a skimmer would be a good idea. Try a AquaC. |
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09-03-2007, 09:29 PM
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| Re: Filter ? Thats the thing, I didn't pay anything for the whole aquarium. A friend of mine just needed to get rid of it? So I could get a sump for around $40. Any recommendations on where to buy one online? |
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09-03-2007, 09:30 PM
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| Re: Filter ? You can build one out of a 10g tank or a 20g tank. Mucho cheap. |
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09-03-2007, 09:38 PM
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| Re: Filter ? Where could I learn how? |
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09-03-2007, 10:57 PM
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| Re: Filter ? look up diy sump under search forums. just look at all the diy threads.
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