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Unread 06/26/2016, 12:48 AM   #1
robert125381
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what do you run in your aqua clear filter?

Bought an aqua clear 70 today for my 40 gallon breeder what do you guys run in your filters?


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Unread 06/27/2016, 12:38 PM   #2
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bump? I guess no one is running these?
I also wonder how everyone cleans their media and how often?


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Unread 06/27/2016, 12:44 PM   #3
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I have one for my QT when it's going, and use sponge and biomedia, no carbon. I'll usually rinse the sponge out in RO water as needed.


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Unread 06/27/2016, 01:14 PM   #4
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Im Guessing its bad to clean out the bio media your using correct?


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Unread 06/27/2016, 01:14 PM   #5
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Why are so many people against using activated carbon?


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Unread 06/27/2016, 01:43 PM   #6
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I ran one when I had my 40B and used sponge, ceramic media and carbon. No I only use it on my QT when I set that up.


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Unread 06/27/2016, 01:57 PM   #7
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Why are so many people against using activated carbon?
Only reason he isn't using it is because its on his QT tank.


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