aquaclear 70 use as filter or furge?

[machine646]

I have a 20 long with a fluval c5 hob filter,still struggling with bad water,should I use my aquaclear as a filter or fudge or use me c5 as a furge,I'm asking some advice

 

[TJL]

IMO the AquaClear style filters are much better/easier than canister type filters to use for expanded water volume sump/fuge's. The open top design makes it fast to inspect and or clean out detritus or filter media such as carbon bags. I have/use the big Aquaclear on my QT and could probable even fit a small titanium heater in there if needed.


Cheers, Todd

 

[IPisces]

I too, use an aquaclear style filter on my 20 long for my qt/observation tank. I see no reason it can not be used on a display tank as refugium and/or carbon. I have never used a canister filter so I dont know much about the issues using them.

 

[1guydude]

ive made fuges out of ACs for about a year now.... my 1st two were 30's and this most recent one was a AC70 with the 30s impellar and it works nicely... a skimmer is a good way of improving ur water parameters too!

 

[Peppie]

IMO the AC would be better used as a media filter. I dont think you can keep enough Macro in it to make a difference for the DT

 

[estanoche]

definitely add it in!! It can't hurt

What do you think you'd want to run in it?? Add a like and make it a fuge, or just put some carbon and filter floss in it??