cherries and amanos - Page 3 - Shrimp & other Invertebrates

Tex Gal · 07-02-2008, 08:25 PM

I just order #1 & #2. I like the idea that you have nutrifying bacteria in there. Can't wait to see how they work.

MatPat · 07-02-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ponyrandy

Thanks for the heads up on the price Matt. And while you were posting the suggestion about buying the different sizes, I was doing just that. I bought a #1 and a #3 so when I get them I will post and let everyone know the difference.

Hey no problem, Ken's Fish has some great prices and ships quick too. Definitely let us know about the difference in pre-filters, I'm curious since I have only used the #1.

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Originally Posted by ponyrandy

As far as a bigger filter causing more resistance, it should be just the opposite. I was thinking more surface area should mean less drag unless the diameter is quite a bit larger and it has farther to suck through. And a 90% clogged large filter won't have any more resistance than a 90% clogged small filter. It will be interesting to see how long each one lasts between cleanings.
Brian

You may be right, especially considering the #3 uses a reticulated sponge. Now that I think about it, I use the #3 prefilters on my Magnum 350 in my plant tank and I use two of them on the Fluval 304s I have on my 125g Tanganyikan tank. The reticulated foam on the #3s are much more porous than the #1's. I can go 2-3 weeks without cleaning the pre-filter on my plant tank and I've went up to a month on the 125g. I still have #1s running on a couple of 10g tanks and they do need cleaned every couple of weeks but they are now on fish/plant tanks instead of Shrimp only tanks.

ATI's Site has a couple of pics and a better explanation of the filters than I can provide

lauraleellbp · 07-05-2008, 12:24 PM

I just started using these sponges on all my filters, and I REALLY like them http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=2752618

jackh · 07-06-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lauraleellbp

I just started using these sponges on all my filters, and I REALLY like them http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...ductId=2752618

i have a penguin mini. ya know how on the end of the inlet tube thers a little cone that keeps large debris out of the filter? would i just take that off and put the sponge in its place?

ponyrandy · 07-07-2008, 08:42 PM

Mine came in today. I didn't get to put them on but here are what they look like.

Both filters are 2 3/4" in diameter. The Max I is 2" long, and the Max III is 4" long. I would have to guess that the Max II is 3" long. In the second picture is a shot of the adapters and elbows. Each filter comes with 2 elbows and 3 adapters. The Max III is reticulated foam and I'm liking it best so far. The Max I is a lot denser foam and looks like it would probably clog faster, not to mention that it is half the size of the III. I will try to install the III tomorrow and shoot a picture of it in the tank.
Brian

MatPat · 07-08-2008, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jackh

i have a penguin mini. ya know how on the end of the inlet tube thers a little cone that keeps large debris out of the filter? would i just take that off and put the sponge in its place?

That is exactly what I did with my Aquaclear 20's. There is no need for the intake strainer section, the sponge now takes care of that.

Tex Gal · 07-08-2008, 08:39 AM

Ponyrandy, thanks for the px. I'm glad I didn't get the #3. I don't have room for the length. I will use the #1 in my 10G and the #2 in my 29g. Hope mine come today!

jackh · 07-08-2008, 12:44 PM

i ended up just grabbin a sheet of foam from the lfs, cutting out a strip and wrapping it around the intake. the foam is black and so is my background, so with the plants infront of it you can barely see it.

i put 15 rcs in the tank yesterday and the 3 amanos have paid no attention to them so far

Tex Gal · 07-08-2008, 04:09 PM

Got mine today! Love it in the 20g.

In the 10g it takes up so much room. Not sure I can get it in there. The real estate value of a 10g is valuable. I guess I have to decide if it's worth rinsing off the little bag every few days. Right now I'm thinking it is.....

ponyrandy · 07-08-2008, 07:59 PM

I didn't get to put mine in today, will do it in the morning. Tex Gal was my guess on the length of the II correct?
Brian