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Post by Fishianado on May 11, 2016 18:13:04 GMT -5
I am currently using a HOB filtration system. I'm curious as to what would be the best method for filtration and best bang for my buck? I really dont know much about any other methods like this....
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Post by phish on May 11, 2016 19:01:43 GMT -5
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Post by gabor129 on May 11, 2016 19:56:09 GMT -5
You beat me to the link Phish!!! That is a lot of great info that Matt posted! You saw my setup Jonathan, all I run is sponge filters !
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Post by phish on May 11, 2016 20:23:47 GMT -5
You beat me to the link Phish!!! That is a lot of great info that Matt posted! You saw my setup Jonathan, all I run is sponge filters ! Sponge filters aren't necessarily cheap since there is the upfront cost of the air pumps to drive them. However, you can run quite a lot of them with a single powerful pump if the air is distributed properly. I use undergravel filters in a lot of my tanks in conjunction with sponge or HOB. I guess I just like the idea of the entire bottom of the tank being used as a bed for beneficial bacteria. Sponge with HOB is a good combination... you never have to worry about over-cleaning the HOB filter since the sponge will always have the beneficial bacteria to keep the nitrogen cycle going.
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Post by Xander on May 11, 2016 21:07:44 GMT -5
I personally run a sponge filter alongside my HOB, and am very pleased by the benefits of this combination!
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Post by phish on May 11, 2016 21:21:59 GMT -5
I personally run a sponge filter alongside my HOB, and am very pleased by the benefits of this combination! I agree... the HOB keeps the water clear from floating debris and the sponge is a great biological filter!
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