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questions regarding prefilters

Discussion in 'Aquarium Equipment & Decor' started by scottdrag, Jan 28, 2009.

  1. scottdrag

    scottdrag Thread Starter New Member

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    pantyhose for a prefilter

    I was wondering, can you use pantyhose to go over your intake to your filter or is there a better thing.
     
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    Re: pantyhose for a prefilter

    Yes you can. I prefer sponge though.
     
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    Re: pantyhose for a prefilter

    I second what Anthony has said, I've done the pantyhose method and the pre-filter sponge method. I personally like the pantyhose since they are cheaper and if you get the black ones they blend in nicely with the equipment. Lol!
     
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    Re: pantyhose for a prefilter

    I think pantyhose is too fine, for my liking anyway.
     
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    Re: pantyhose for a prefilter

    Really? did you double them (layers) over the intake and zip tie it? I'm using them on the emperor 400 and I'm quite pleased so far.
     
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    Re: pantyhose for a prefilter

    *Shrugs* I've never actually used it. :) Having seen pantyhose before it looks like it would trap everything before it could enter the filter itself.
     
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    Re: pantyhose for a prefilter

    LMdao! Nah. the plants stick to the outter part for easy removal...the food particulate does go through them as expected...and I have yet to see a fish penetrate them. It's like the condom of the fishworld I swear. Haha!
     
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    Re: pantyhose for a prefilter

    Oh okay. :) I'm not about to run out and buy any pantyhose so I'll stick to the sponge method, it's far less embarrassing.
     
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    Re: pantyhose for a prefilter

    haha, i can see you in the aisle now...debating between sizes and colors. haha!
     
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    Oh yes. LoL
     
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    Re: pantyhose for a prefilter

    lol well i use the pantyhose. i load up a pic of it too.
     
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    Re: pantyhose for a prefilter

    Better to use than to wear my friend. Lol!
     
    MOD_Dawn, Jan 29, 2009
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