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Discussion in 'Aquarium Equipment & Decor' started by kwheeler91, Jun 24, 2009.

  1. kwheeler91

    kwheeler91 Thread Starter New Member

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    i was thinking about putting some powerheads into my tanks for increased water movement and to keep debris off the bottom of my tank and get it into my filter. ive seen the aquaclear(my prefered brand) quick filters for powerheads.i want to know if anyone has used these and if they are any good for anything besides quick mechanical filtration and if they give you the bang for your buck?
     
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    MOD_Dawn Active Member

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    Is this what you are referring to?
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    MOD_Dawn, Jun 25, 2009
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    those work great for added circulation and supplemental filtration
     
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    kwheeler91 Thread Starter New Member

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    yes those are what i was talkin about. i was wondering if they are good to have and worth the money
     
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    never used them, so I honestly can't say. I would think (if they take a sponge thingy inside) that if anything they would increase you benef. bacteria...which is always a good thing!
     
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  6. kwheeler91

    kwheeler91 Thread Starter New Member

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    yeah theres nothing like overfiltering your tank by 3 or 4 times the recommended amount :)
     
    kwheeler91, Jun 25, 2009
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    haha, I agree (have emperor 400 and filstar xp4 on 90g)!
     
    MOD_Dawn, Jun 26, 2009
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    kwheeler91 Thread Starter New Member

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    ha my first tank was a ten gallon with an aquaclear 70 on it lol
     
    kwheeler91, Jun 26, 2009
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    I did a 15g with an emperor 400. So I know what you mean about over kill. haha!

    We just about blew the geo's out of the water in the 15. Haha!
     
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    kwheeler91 Thread Starter New Member

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    lol the 70 actually worked pretty good on the 10. after i fed them i just cranked up the flow and it cleaned up all the food for me if i gave too much.... had too turn it off though during feeding or it sucked all the food right into the filter before theycould even eat :)
     
    kwheeler91, Jun 26, 2009
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