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    maximising filter flow / sponge only

    hi all i bought an 850lph filter for a 100l tank (i know, im an idiot!) i have a koralia in there too so the flow is pretty good but im interested in maximising the flow as best i can, i run the koralia more or less in sync with my co2 but when its off the flow is not great Ive read about...
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    Filter media order - is the typical order wrong?

    hi setting p a new filter and its been a long time, watched a youtbe vid and the guy was saying the usual order is wrong basicially he said that you should have a coarse foam and a fine foam layer in the bottom tray and then all bio media from there, the logic being that you want the water as...
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    enough media capacity?

    hi all i have a converted eheim 2327 which does 900lph (tested) but its media capacity is quite small (4.9l) i this a concern? tbh I only clean it once a month max i dont particularly want to replace it its going sidemounted on a 150l fully planted tank with a koralia rgds 4
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    ebay "koralias"

    hi any thoughts on the hong kong wave makers on ebay eg....http://cgi.ebay.ie/Aquarium-Mini-Wave-Maker-Pump-2000L-H-Magnetic-Fixation_W0QQitemZ370261878330QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Pet_Supplies_Fish?hash=item563553e63a after a quick look this would suit my 90 x 40 x 42 (along with a flow monster...
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    vids of tank flow and surface movement ?

    hi all as it says... i am curious to see a video of how much folks plants wave around and the surface disturbance i have never really seen a lot of planted tanks "in the flesh" and am guessing what sort of surface movement is good heres mine, comments welcome.. bit of info first... its a...
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    is it okay to run an eheim half closed?

    hi all i have googled this but no avail i have converted a wet/dry to a regular style eheim but now the flow is really really strong, plants are sideways! can i just half close the output permanently of will this put pressure on the filter in any way should i slow the intake to offset the...
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    eheim outlet options

    hi all im getting a 2327 thermojobby second hand and need to buy a hose for it this is an overseas mail order for me si i was wondering is there any other parts that could come in handy i see "shepards crooks" and "fish tail jet pipe" both of which seem at a glance to be like a lily pipe type...
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    planted tank filter turnover

    hi guys i have read differing accounts on the ideal turnover filter rates for planted tanks I was pretty sure 10 times was the usual requirement but read to the contrary on the web the other day saying you want a low 3x turnover I have a 1200lph filter that i got with my 100l it is very...
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