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troyclark
07-04-2006, 04:29 PM
Hello all, just wanted to show my quick filter. I have a 30 gallon tank that I treated with PP and cleaned out. When I filled it with water I saw a bunch of white floating particles in the water. To get these out I took a micron filter from my Magnum 350, the bottom weight of a hydro sponge filter and a power head. Put it together just to see what happens and in less than an hour the tank is absolutely crystal clear.
lhforbes12
07-04-2006, 05:15 PM
Troy,
Quite inventive of you! I would think you could try that same trick using a 5 micron RO pre-filter cartridge. Thanks for the tip.

Larry
daverich
07-04-2006, 05:23 PM
Great ideal. Rock On!
Timbo
07-05-2006, 05:28 AM
using a micron filter will polish the water, but it will clog quickly if used continously.
troyclark
09-02-2019, 07:27 PM
It would seem that Marineland stole my idea from long ago LOL.124682
LizStreithorst
09-02-2019, 07:40 PM
Your idea is easier and way cheaper than theirs. Good job. I still have a bunch of Magnum filters around. i now have found a good use for them.
jeep
09-02-2019, 07:51 PM
Your idea is easier and way cheaper than theirs. Good job. I still have a bunch of Magnum filters around. i now have found a good use for them.

If you ever decide to get rid of them, please keep me in mind :)