Can this filter be used for salt water aquariums?
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If I remember correctly, it will. If it does the job that it does with my freshwater, you'll be happy with it.
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I can get back to you about it I am not 100% certain but I am pretty sure that my friend uses it with salt water aquariums. He works at the world largest aquatic pet store so I can ask him for you..
1354583
Yes, took me a bit too find a statement in the literature. It boasts that the shaft won't degrade in salt water.
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Hi, I found this answer in http://answers.tetra-fish.comAny of our filters are usable in both freshwater and saltwater applications. Some aquarists will argue that carbon is not ideal for saltwater while others find it beneficial. If you feel that carbon is not what you would like for your setup, you may simply cut the filter cartridge and empty out the carbon while keeping your mechanical filtration in place. Most salt water applications have at least live rock (1 pound of live rock per gallon of water is recommended) if not live sand as well. Both of these help reduce your waste levels in your tank. Hi, I found this answer in http://answers.tetra-fish.comAny of our filters are usable in both freshwater and saltwater applications. Some aquarists will argue that carbon is not ideal for saltwater while others find it beneficial. If you feel that carbon is not what you would like for your setup, you may simply cut the filter cartridge and empty out the carbon while keeping your mechanical filtration in place. Most salt water applications have at least live rock (1 pound of live rock per gallon of water is recommended) if not live sand as well. Both of these help reduce your waste... » Read More Hi, I found this answer in http://answers.tetra-fish.comAny of our filters are usable in both freshwater and saltwater applications. Some aquarists will argue that carbon is not ideal for saltwater while others find it beneficial. If you feel that carbon is not what you would like for your setup, you may simply cut the filter cartridge and empty out the carbon while keeping your mechanical filtration in place. Most salt water applications have at least live rock (1 pound of live rock per gallon of water is recommended) if not live sand as well. Both of these help reduce your waste levels in your tank. « Show Less
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You don't want to use hang on back filtration for a salt water system. .. do research before you set up a saltwater system they are very expensive and you will kill everything if not set up properly. .. get a protein skimmer not a filter like this
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I use this in conjunction with an over the top filter. I guess it would depend if the filter media was cycled with good bacteria and how many fish you have.
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Make sure to check the dimensions of your existing aquarium to ensure this will fit in it, but otherwise it "should work. I'm always a fan of having a little extra filtration capacity, since if the filter is rated for 15 gallons (as this one is) that's assuming its clean and operating normally. Getting the PF25 would give you a little extra filtration and flow in your tank. Those are just my thoughts. I really liked the idea and concept of this filter and it seemed to work fine for me, I just couldn't get it to fit under my aquarium shroud, so I ended up returning and got a secondary fiter to support the primary one. UV is definitely a good thing for your aquarium though!
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Absolutely, but i highly recommend purchaseing a REAL filter. The one it comes with is worthless, i threw it out and just frequently clean my tank, and do often water changes.
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I don't see why you couldn't use it for saltwater. Should work as it is inert. I'm not a saltie- expert though, mind you. There are some substrates out there that will buffer the water better for saltwater. Saltwater requires a higher pH and a higher GH/KH. Using an inert substrate won't hurt your fish or alter the chemistry of the water- but won't provide any buffering for pH swings etc. As fish "pee" and "life-happens" the pH of the water will change slightly between water changes. You will usually be better off for saltwater with a buffered substrate... but this wouldn't be bad.
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Yes, this will work for a salt unit. Once the membrane needs replaced I recommend upgrading to a 100GPD. Be sure to purchase a TDS meter you can check your levels regularly.
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You still need mechanical Filtration media such as filter pads. But I still use other things like Seachem Purigen. The two keep my 75 gallon saltwater reef tank in perfect condition. I hope this helps but at the end of the day it's all how you set up your filtration, stock the tank and perform maintenance.
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It isn't a bad filtering system . It has easily exchanged cartridges you can get on line or at an aquarium shop . How often you change them depends on the number and size of fish in the aquarium and your water supply. Using clarifying water tablets/conditioners and an alga remover helps with filtration.
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It would be fine,I have it on a 37 gallon salt water also and it has done an excellent job for the last year, just do your maintenance.
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Yep, too much. Depending on the tank's dimensions, and assuming it will even fit inside your tank, it would "work" if you can adjust the bubbles to an appropriate minimum. But it is definitely larger than you need for a one gallon. A smaller version of this type of filter would be better, like the "Jardin Fish Aquarium Mini Cylinder Soft Sponge Water Filter, Black". Still, I would want to be able to dial down the bubbles for a smaller tank.
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I have a Marineland Bio-Wheel filter on my 20 gal tank and I use Algone all the time. Works great.
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No, this is for aquarium filtration, although if you had enough stages it would filter water. This filter media is very porous for bacteria cultures to live in to enhance aquarium filtration.
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I don't think that you can. I am using it in a 75 gallon tank with a fluval fx5 filter. It is not performing like I had hoped. By the way, it has a very funky smell (new out of the container too).
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By itself I don't believe it's suitable because it has a strong filter, however if you do what I did it's suitable, I have two FLUVAL tanks with a betta each , and I have no problems, both are cycled and work well. What I did was I took a black filter sponge about two inches square ( you can by them at a fish store , you don't need to cut from the ones that come with the tank) and I pocked a whole in it , about an inch through ( not all the way through) then i inserted the tip of the white tube that is connected to the filter, I tied the tube to the back side grid tank ( wher the biological media is located ) It has helped slow down the flow and my bettas are happy and thriving. By itself I don't believe it's suitable because it has a strong filter, however if you do what I did it's suitable, I have two FLUVAL tanks with a betta each , and I have no problems, both are cycled and work well. What I did was I took a black filter sponge about two inches square ( you can by them at a fish store , you don't need to cut from the ones that come with the tank) and I pocked a whole in it , about an inch through ( not all the way through) then i inserted the tip of the white tube that is connected to the filter, I tied the tube to the back side grid tank ( wher the biological... » Read More By itself I don't believe it's suitable because it has a strong filter, however if you do what I did it's suitable, I have two FLUVAL tanks with a betta each , and I have no problems, both are cycled and work well. What I did was I took a black filter sponge about two inches square ( you can by them at a fish store , you don't need to cut from the ones that come with the tank) and I pocked a whole in it , about an inch through ( not all the way through) then i inserted the tip of the white tube that is connected to the filter, I tied the tube to the back side grid tank ( wher the biological media is located ) It has helped slow down the flow and my bettas are happy and thriving. « Show Less
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I would have to say no, because this is a powerful filter, it would for sure suck the stones off the bottom of tank. I've never tried it in 18 or so years I've owned these 350 Marinelands...........maybe someone else out there has tried it.