I just purchased a 110 and was wondering if anyone uses an additional filter or polishing pad? does it reduce flow or cause a bypass issue?
thanks,
jim
i use a sponge prefilter and added some eheim substat in with the bio media that came with the filter.
+1 on pre-filter, sponge and loads of bio metrix
I use the sponge that comes with it and buy 2 more replacements. One goes in the filter. That gives you two sponges there and does not impact flow much at all but it evenly distributes it. I take the 3rd sponge and cut it in half and make 2 prefilters from it..That give me one for the filter and 1 as a spare or for another filter or a aquaclear 70. This has worked very well.
Nothing wrong though with using ceramic noodles/biomatrix or even nylon scrubbies on top of that sponge.
hth,
al
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thanks for the replies. it does help keep me on the right track.
jim