Powerhead pre-filter use them?

Timm · 02/20/2008, 10:32 AM

If I understand correctly, sponges in filters are generally a bad idea. But what about for pre-filters on powerheads (prevent livestock loss?

cubsfan79 · 02/20/2008, 10:34 AM

Do u have a skimmer

Timm · 02/20/2008, 10:35 AM

Should arrive tomorrow

papagimp · 02/20/2008, 10:36 AM

Their okay to use, just be sure to keep it very clean. Daily cleaning would be better, but at least every few days or as needed. I try to leave on prefilter on my return, but take em off everything else.

just to clarify, it's not the sponges that are bad, it's the lack of maintance on a sponge that's bad. They'll trap loads of junk that will eventually dissolve and add to the nutrient levels in the tank, nitrates/phosphates/dissolved organics, stuff that worsens water quality. If you clean them often enough, it's not an issue.

cubsfan79 · 02/20/2008, 10:37 AM

U can use sponges sure,just make sure you clean them once a week

Timm · 02/20/2008, 10:38 AM

Thanks. Tank is empty right now. I plan on mixing water this weekend. Just trying to get all the ifon before I start, that way I will make no mistakes (Yeah right!)

Timm · 02/20/2008, 10:40 AM

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cubsfan79 · 02/20/2008, 10:42 AM

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02/20/2008, 10:32 AM	#1
Timm Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: De Pere WI Posts: 25	Powerhead pre-filter use them? If I understand correctly, sponges in filters are generally a bad idea. But what about for pre-filters on powerheads (prevent livestock loss?

02/20/2008, 10:36 AM	#4
papagimp COMAS Rocks! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 8,185 Blog Entries: 2	Their okay to use, just be sure to keep it very clean. Daily cleaning would be better, but at least every few days or as needed. I try to leave on prefilter on my return, but take em off everything else. just to clarify, it's not the sponges that are bad, it's the lack of maintance on a sponge that's bad. They'll trap loads of junk that will eventually dissolve and add to the nutrient levels in the tank, nitrates/phosphates/dissolved organics, stuff that worsens water quality. If you clean them often enough, it's not an issue. __________________ 58g Softie & 75g Stoney Member, Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society Current Tank Info: 58g Mixed Reef Project - Started June 2011

02/20/2008, 10:34 AM	#2
cubsfan79 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 144	Do u have a skimmer

02/20/2008, 10:35 AM	#3
Timm Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: De Pere WI Posts: 25	Should arrive tomorrow

02/20/2008, 10:37 AM	#5
cubsfan79 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 144	U can use sponges sure,just make sure you clean them once a week

02/20/2008, 10:38 AM	#6
Timm Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: De Pere WI Posts: 25	Thanks. Tank is empty right now. I plan on mixing water this weekend. Just trying to get all the ifon before I start, that way I will make no mistakes (Yeah right!)

02/20/2008, 10:40 AM	#7
Timm Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: De Pere WI Posts: 25	This is an amazing website. Knowledge and opinions at your fingertips. VERY ADDICTING

02/20/2008, 10:42 AM	#8
cubsfan79 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 144	best forum ever ,taught me alot,made me realize how much knowledge my lfs had,NONE lol