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Prefilter for Fluval 404?
I asked this question over in the misc group, but since prefilters seem to
be most often used in planted tanks, I thought I'd ask the same question here too: I'm setting up a 55G planted tank with a Fluval 404. I can't decide if I should get a prefilter for the intake tube or not? What are the pros and cons of having a prefilter? If it's a good idea, know of any prefilters that easily attach to the Fluval 404 intake tube? Or maybe one that I can attach to 1/2 or 3/4 PVC pipe? Thanks, Harry -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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Prefilter for Fluval 404?
"Harry Muscle" wrote in message
... I asked this question over in the misc group, but since prefilters seem to be most often used in planted tanks, I thought I'd ask the same question here too: I'm setting up a 55G planted tank with a Fluval 404. I can't decide if I should get a prefilter for the intake tube or not? What are the pros and cons of having a prefilter? If it's a good idea, know of any prefilters that easily attach to the Fluval 404 intake tube? Or maybe one that I can attach to 1/2 or 3/4 PVC pipe? Unless you have some fish that likes making salad out of plants (Silver Dollars spring to mind), I much prefer leaving the filter to do its job, and not bother pre filtering. Q. What does pre filtering achieve in a normal planted tank? A. Daily cleaning of the pre-filter :-) G. Thanks, Harry -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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Prefilter for Fluval 404?
I disagree - I use a block of filter foam over the intakes of my Ehiems.
Medium planted tank (90 gallon) medium population. Every water change (weekly) clean the prefilters. easy. just cut a block of foam to the size you need (I'd think 2"x2"x2" for a 404) cut an "X" into the end and slip it over the intake. Just my 2cents Kirk Penney Graham Broadbridge ) wrote: : "Harry Muscle" wrote in message : ... : I asked this question over in the misc group, but since prefilters seem to : be most often used in planted tanks, I thought I'd ask the same question : here too: : : I'm setting up a 55G planted tank with a Fluval 404. I can't decide if I : should get a prefilter for the intake tube or not? What are the pros and : cons of having a prefilter? If it's a good idea, know of any prefilters : that easily attach to the Fluval 404 intake tube? Or maybe one that : I can attach to 1/2 or 3/4 PVC pipe? : Unless you have some fish that likes making salad out of plants (Silver : Dollars spring to mind), I much prefer leaving the filter to do its job, and : not bother pre filtering. Q. What does pre filtering achieve in a normal : planted tank? A. Daily cleaning of the pre-filter :-) : G. : : Thanks, : Harry : : : : : -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- : http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! : -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- -- & the cats & all the fishes too!! Remove *NOCANNEDMEAT* to respond |
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Prefilter for Fluval 404?
I disagree - I use a block of filter foam over the intakes of my Ehiems.
Medium planted tank (90 gallon) medium population. Every water change (weekly) clean the prefilters. easy. just cut a block of foam to the size you need (I'd think 2"x2"x2" for a 404) cut an "X" into the end and slip it over the intake. Just my 2cents Kirk Penney Graham Broadbridge ) wrote: : "Harry Muscle" wrote in message : ... : I asked this question over in the misc group, but since prefilters seem to : be most often used in planted tanks, I thought I'd ask the same question : here too: : : I'm setting up a 55G planted tank with a Fluval 404. I can't decide if I : should get a prefilter for the intake tube or not? What are the pros and : cons of having a prefilter? If it's a good idea, know of any prefilters : that easily attach to the Fluval 404 intake tube? Or maybe one that : I can attach to 1/2 or 3/4 PVC pipe? : Unless you have some fish that likes making salad out of plants (Silver : Dollars spring to mind), I much prefer leaving the filter to do its job, and : not bother pre filtering. Q. What does pre filtering achieve in a normal : planted tank? A. Daily cleaning of the pre-filter :-) : G. : : Thanks, : Harry : : : : : -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- : http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! : -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- -- & the cats & all the fishes too!! Remove *NOCANNEDMEAT* to respond |
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Prefilter for Fluval 404?
I disagree - I use a block of filter foam over the intakes of my Ehiems.
Medium planted tank (90 gallon) medium population. Every water change (weekly) clean the prefilters. easy. just cut a block of foam to the size you need (I'd think 2"x2"x2" for a 404) cut an "X" into the end and slip it over the intake. Just my 2cents Kirk Penney Graham Broadbridge ) wrote: : "Harry Muscle" wrote in message : ... : I asked this question over in the misc group, but since prefilters seem to : be most often used in planted tanks, I thought I'd ask the same question : here too: : : I'm setting up a 55G planted tank with a Fluval 404. I can't decide if I : should get a prefilter for the intake tube or not? What are the pros and : cons of having a prefilter? If it's a good idea, know of any prefilters : that easily attach to the Fluval 404 intake tube? Or maybe one that : I can attach to 1/2 or 3/4 PVC pipe? : Unless you have some fish that likes making salad out of plants (Silver : Dollars spring to mind), I much prefer leaving the filter to do its job, and : not bother pre filtering. Q. What does pre filtering achieve in a normal : planted tank? A. Daily cleaning of the pre-filter :-) : G. : : Thanks, : Harry : : : : : -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- : http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! : -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- -- & the cats & all the fishes too!! Remove *NOCANNEDMEAT* to respond |
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Prefilter for Fluval 404?
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I disagree - I use a block of filter foam over the intakes of my Ehiems. Medium planted tank (90 gallon) medium population. Every water change (weekly) clean the prefilters. easy. just cut a block of foam to the size you need (I'd think 2"x2"x2" for a 404) cut an "X" into the end and slip it over the intake. We'll have to agree to disagree :-) I rinse the filter media weekly, so no need to clean a prefilter :-) That keeps the nitrate levels down to where I like them. I guess that your maintenance achieves the same end result. Graham. |
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Prefilter for Fluval 404?
"Dave Millman" wrote in message
... wrote: I disagree - I use a block of filter foam over the intakes of my Ehiems. Medium planted tank (90 gallon) medium population. Every water change (weekly) clean the prefilters. easy. Graham Broadbridge ) wrote: Q. What does pre filtering achieve in a normal : planted tank? A. Daily cleaning of the pre-filter :-) I'm with Graham on this one. My cannister is up to three months between cleanings. Prefilters clog fast, then faster with age. I don't let my filter get that old though. I clean it weekly just to remove the amount of crud it picks up, such as small bits of plant which decompose and add phosphates back into my phosphate free tank :-) Graham. |
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Prefilter for Fluval 404?
"Dave Millman" wrote in message ... wrote: I disagree - I use a block of filter foam over the intakes of my Ehiems. Medium planted tank (90 gallon) medium population. Every water change (weekly) clean the prefilters. easy. Graham Broadbridge ) wrote: Q. What does pre filtering achieve in a normal : planted tank? A. Daily cleaning of the pre-filter :-) I'm with Graham on this one. My cannister is up to three months between cleanings. Prefilters clog fast, then faster with age. a prefilter in a "heavily" planted tank should allow you more time between cleaning the canister. It's a lot easier to remove a block of sponge over the intake or the commercial prefilter that will fit right onto the intake tube and rinse it then it is to disconnect a 404 filter and remove and clean all the media. Regardless of prefilter or not I clean my 404 about once every 4-5 weeks. Not hard to tell when you have used a prefilter or not. Rick |
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Prefilter for Fluval 404?
"Rick" wrote in message ...
"Dave Millman" wrote in message ... wrote: I disagree - I use a block of filter foam over the intakes of my Ehiems. Medium planted tank (90 gallon) medium population. Every water change (weekly) clean the prefilters. easy. Graham Broadbridge ) wrote: Q. What does pre filtering achieve in a normal : planted tank? A. Daily cleaning of the pre-filter :-) I'm with Graham on this one. My cannister is up to three months between cleanings. Prefilters clog fast, then faster with age. I've got a prefilter on mine that I only clean about once every 6-8 weeks. My fluval gets a thorough cleaning once every 3 months. I have a pic of my tank posted here at this forum check it out: http://www.pricenetwork.ca/forum/sho...threadid=14667 As you can see my tank is heavily planted and I've got about 20 happy fish in total. a prefilter in a "heavily" planted tank should allow you more time between cleaning the canister. It's a lot easier to remove a block of sponge over the intake or the commercial prefilter that will fit right onto the intake tube and rinse it then it is to disconnect a 404 filter and remove and clean all the media. Regardless of prefilter or not I clean my 404 about once every 4-5 weeks. Not hard to tell when you have used a prefilter or not. Rick |
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