What kind of mod can I do to my AC70 to fit a heater in it?

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What kind of mod can I do to my AC70 to fit a heater in it?

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I know there are mod to do it for saltwater, but I dont think those mods will work for fresh or brackish water. So if there something I can do to my filter so it will be able to fit a heater in it? Please help me out :lol:

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Re: What kind of mod can I do to my AC70 to fit a heater in it?

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I can't think of any.
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wow, fast reply but thanks any ways
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I do mod it to use as a refugium for my SW tanks & even add Purigen in there.
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so there is no way at all that I could fit it in there? I know I need a heater but it looks crowded in there with one. There is nothing I could do?
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Re: What kind of mod can I do to my AC70 to fit a heater in it?

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I'd be afraid it would melt the plastic box, if it touched it.
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I know if I had full saltwater I could replace the stuff that is in the filter right now with live rock. I can do something of that nature?
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Re: What kind of mod can I do to my AC70 to fit a heater in it?

Post by FADE2BLACK_1973 »

I would not do anything to damage that AC70. They are the best HOB filter's and they do their part. If you want to tinkle with filtration and heater's, try adding a small sump (like PP mentioned) and add a heater to it instead. Works wonders I hear.
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