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not so master reefer
03-12-2009, 08:03 AM
i am looking for a good pre filter for my aquaclear 70. i tried the sponge technique and i didnt like it, its big and ugly!:angry: any better idea? thanks!
KDodds
03-12-2009, 08:15 AM
In our seahorse fry tank we cut the sponge to fit almost completely inside the intake "basket" of the HOB we were using. Fortunately for us, this was an "old style" HOB where the basket is a separate piece that slips on to the extension tube. The new ACs have this basket attached as part of the tube. HOWEVER, you could cut th sponge to fit, leaving it a little longer, maybe ½", than the basket, push it down with a dowel or skewer, drill or punch two tiny holes on opposite sides of the tube through the extra sponge, and secure in place with a twist tie, zip tie, or even a plastic cocktail or sandwich toothpick.

HTH.
not so master reefer
03-12-2009, 08:21 AM
isnt that going to slow the flow?any other idea?
KDodds
03-12-2009, 08:23 AM
It does a bit more than a sponge on the outside, yes, but not really as much as you would think. I thought I'd cut the flow tremendously, but it really wasn't that bad, maybe a 10% reduction.
not so master reefer
03-12-2009, 08:29 AM
hmmmmm other idea?
seanyuki
03-12-2009, 09:59 AM
I am also using Fluval pre filters for the Aquaclear 70 & 110.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh127/seanyuki/th_DSCF0345.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/albums/hh127/seanyuki/?action=view&current=DSCF0345.jpg) http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh127/seanyuki/th_fluvalprefilter.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/albums/hh127/seanyuki/?action=view&current=fluvalprefilter.jpg)


Cheers
Francis:)
not so master reefer
03-12-2009, 10:06 AM
nice! but is that going to work?theres a hole on the other end?
marnold
03-12-2009, 10:28 AM
Hydro makes great pre filters.I use one on my ac 500.It comes with adaptors so it will fit most filters.
not so master reefer
03-12-2009, 10:30 AM
hydro? can you please give me a link of that.thank you
DiscusOnly
03-12-2009, 10:34 AM
Look at your other post here:

http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?t=69483

BTW.. Any pre-filter "WILL slow the rate" within a few hours. That's why it's recommended that you clean your pre-filter often.
not so master reefer
03-12-2009, 10:36 AM
hey vlam!is that going to fit my aquaclear 70?
seanyuki
03-12-2009, 10:37 AM
The pre filter is quite long and cut a bit out and stuff it on the other end.....this will also work too the ATI Pre FILTER-MAX #2:



http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh127/seanyuki/th_DSCF0879-1.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/albums/hh127/seanyuki/?action=view&current=DSCF0879-1.jpg) http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh127/seanyuki/th_DSCF0599.jpg (http://s255.photobucket.com/albums/hh127/seanyuki/?action=view&current=DSCF0599.jpg)


Cheers
Francis:)



nice! but is that going to work?theres a hole on the other end?
DiscusOnly
03-12-2009, 10:39 AM
YES.

I use the filter Max #3 for both my Ac70 and Ac110. Just make sure you clean it a few times a week if you are doing heavy feeding.

Van
seanyuki
03-12-2009, 11:00 AM
Hope this helps.

http://www.kensfish.com/atipondandprefilters.html


Cheers
Francis:)



hydro? can you please give me a link of that.thank you