Knew tooth is Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 I recently purchased an AquaClear 30. I viewed Cory's Blog that the filtration could be enhanced through insertion of additional filters into the reservoir, and recommended coarse filters. The Blog also mentioned placement of a filter on the end of the intake tube. Would this be a coarse, round filter? Any specific recommendations? And, presumably only the tip of of the intake tube is inserted into the filter, correct? Additionally, to prevent fry from being sucked in to the system, I read that a filter could be inserted into the intake tube. Did I understand this correctly? Are there additional options, such as a screen? In any case, should the inserted filter also be coarse, so as to not cause stress on the intake motor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJV Aquatics Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 I feel that you are best served with a coarse pre-filter sponge that slides on over the tip of the inlet tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn T Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Cory recommends an intake sponge OVER the intake tube, not something inside it. AC sells the right sponges for that - get the medium size for that size filter. I added the exact product to mine. Works like a charm to keep excess crud and plant parts/debris out of the filter, thus resulting in less filter media maintenance. BTW, it's the "medium pre filter sponge" you can see lower down this page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knew tooth is Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 thanks MJ V and Dawn T. Medium pre-filter sponge it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 An added benefit is that you can use your seeded intake filter to jumpstart cycle a new tank or quarantine tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Dingle Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Sorry about the unclear picture, I just set up this aquarium yesterday and I'm having a bacteria bloom. Hopefully you can see the sponge on the intake for my aquaclear 20. It just slips over the bottom of the tube. I hope seeing an example helps with your new filter, the aquaclears are great filters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knew tooth is Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 Eddie, Patrick, Dawn T and MJV: silly question, I suppose, but is the filter closed on one end? It would seem to need to be closed to prevent fry from being taken up. I can't find a picture that illustrates this. Thanks for your input, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishyJames Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 I have a medium pre-filter on my aquaclear 50 and love it. It is closed on the end....the hole doesn't go all the way through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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