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Filtration

Bob47

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What filtration do you use on your planted tank. I am using a Fluval 5 canister and I am not happy with it. It needs constant cleaning and carrying the filter back and forth for cleaning is a pain. So is there any recommendations that you may have. Maybe a HOB or a sponge filter etc.
 

dw1305

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Hi all,
You can carry on using your Fluval canister filter, you just need to add a pre-filter sponge and make sure that you don't have any easily clogged filter media inside.

Have a look at this thread <"Filter for Apisto couple">.

Eheim produce a ready made one that works if you don't want to DIY one. <https://www.eheim.com/en_GB/products/accessories/installation_prefilter>.

I've used a lot of the "Koi" sponges from this link (on BCA forum):
<http://www.britishcichlid.org.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=9113>.

cheers Darrel
 

gerald

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I use coarse filter media (small lava rock, bone charcoal, large-pore foam, plastic scrub pads, etc) that can run a long time without clogging. A filter's most important function is for growing nitrifying bacteria, NOT capturing small particles. Use a siphon for particle removal and let your filter do its biological function. Agree with DW the foam pre-filter is a good idea.
 

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