Yes I do, I added it for a couple of reasons. I have several ghost shrimp in the tank. I also had a newly added guppy and a albino cory cat get stuck on the intake of the AquaClear. Most likely not in good health to start with.
I noticed the flow of the AquaClear slowed a bit and found that the bottom of the foam was coated solid with debris. The pre-filter prevents this now.
I did this review late at night. The lid will actually go on much easier than I show in the video. The filter allows different filter media to be used. Currently my filter is running two foam filters and a biomax. Starting in a couple of weeks, it will be running one foam filter, seachem matrix, and biomax. I plan on using the seachem matrix to help remove organics from the system in the hopes of keeping my nitrates down along with water changes.
Thanks for great review. Just picked up used tank with this filter.
Esofine 1 month ago
The pre-filter sponge will also protect the impeller from sand damage.
VintageRifle 2 months ago
Hey do you use a fluval edge pre filter? I heard they keep the sand out of the impeller
bobcheese427 2 months ago
@bobcheese427
Yes I do, I added it for a couple of reasons. I have several ghost shrimp in the tank. I also had a newly added guppy and a albino cory cat get stuck on the intake of the AquaClear. Most likely not in good health to start with.
I noticed the flow of the AquaClear slowed a bit and found that the bottom of the foam was coated solid with debris. The pre-filter prevents this now.
VintageRifle 2 months ago
@VintageRifle ok thanks :D Just asking because I'm getting fish for my birthday :)
bobcheese427 2 months ago
I did this review late at night. The lid will actually go on much easier than I show in the video. The filter allows different filter media to be used. Currently my filter is running two foam filters and a biomax. Starting in a couple of weeks, it will be running one foam filter, seachem matrix, and biomax. I plan on using the seachem matrix to help remove organics from the system in the hopes of keeping my nitrates down along with water changes.
VintageRifle 2 months ago