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SkeptikaL · Post by **SkeptikaL** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 10:22 am

Do I need to cover the intake or put it inside the tube???

Post by **RTR** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 10:42 am

I use FilterMax sponges for most prefilters theses days, as their connector assorment included in the box mate with most of my applications. FilterMaxI is the finest, and what i would (and have) used for fine sand.

SkeptikaL · Post by **SkeptikaL** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 11:33 am

Ok, so once the sponge it on, can I restart the filter??? How long or how cloudy can the water be before I restart the filter?

Post by **Pufferpunk** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 12:26 pm

There is a kit for a sponge that goes over powerheads.

http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/pro ... ry_id=2565

OraLacerta · Post by **OraLacerta** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 11:33 am

Quick question- Could I retrofit a sponge to put over the intake of my Aquaclear or would that hurt the filter somehow?

Tihsho · Post by **Tihsho** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 11:49 am

Wouldnt hurt. There are some filter intake pieces that are sold to do exaclty that.

lisalisa · Post by **lisalisa** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 11:52 am

I do it.

Tihsho · Post by **Tihsho** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 11:58 am

Just have to wrinse it pretty often so there is no clogging.

OraLacerta · Post by **OraLacerta** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:16 pm

Oh.. Lol. I didn't know that!

Cool. That will make things easier when I convert my F8 tank to sand.

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