rjsomers Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I am getting very close to having to set up a filter system for several small tanks (10-20g). I have absolutely no experience with this type of setup and a looking for options. I have always used hang on style filters and u/g w/power heads for my tanks. These setups would be plant and fry grow out tanks. Obviously my hospital and quarantine tanks will still be stand alone systems. Thank-you in advance I am willing to travel to see some set-ups and how things work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syno321 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 google "hambuger mattenfilter", also try the swisstropicals site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayen Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Powerheads + sponges. It's easier than the mattenfilter, and easier to clean. Less surface area, but it works, and it's easy to clean. Can double as CO2 injection for those planted tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishkabod Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Oh wow that really is a perfect system and one i've been looking for for ages. Thanks for sharing I'll probably have one in one of my tanks sometime soon. Thanks for asking the question too. p.s. When reading it unless you like math don't worry too much about the numbers. Just remember twice the size of the tank should be the power of the pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parachromis1 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Either centrally plumb all the tanks, or use sponge filters, they're awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjsomers Posted August 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Hum wonder when I can get back to Riverfront? I knew I should have bought all the sponge filters. If there any other media to them other than sponge? If not do you need to more frequent w/c to keep the ammonia and other toxins at acceptable levels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syno321 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 It's easier than the mattenfilter, and easier to clean. Actually I've run BOTH powerhead + sponge, and the mattenfilter, and the mattenfilter is far easier to clean. It never has to be removed from the tank to clean, can use existing air or hang-on-the-back power filters to power it, especially for the smaller tanks you're talking about, and provides larger surface area for bacteria to live. If you use your existing power filters to power it there won't be any interuption in your nitrogen cycle while waiting for a new filter to cycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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