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01/23/2013, 07:40 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
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Pre filter on my return pump - yeah or ney?
I have an Ehiem 1200 for a return pump & I have a foam pre-filter on the intake for the usual reasons. I clean this once a week, Is this a good idea or bad, I should say that I am battling hair algae.
Thanks, Steve |
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01/23/2013, 08:27 PM
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I use a coarse foam pre-filter on my Mag 9.5 to stop any chaeto or caulerpa getting into the pump. As long as you're rinsing it out weekly it's not an issue.
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01/23/2013, 10:30 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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I had a pre filter on my mag 9 took it off for one day, and a snail crawls right in and breaks the impeller. Will never take it off again for extended period of time
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01/23/2013, 10:37 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Arlington, TX
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I wouldn't run it completely open for that reason.. i have a plastic one w/ little slits on my mag7, but i don't like the sponges. extra maintenance lol
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