does these pellets go into the filter system or in the tank gravel?
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I use them in a canister filter encased in a mesh bag to prevent from making a mess. It would be difficult to replace them if you placed them in the gravel bed. I suppose you could place them in the gravel (a mesh bag would make it easier to collect them later). I replace the carbon every 3 months.
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I would fold some in a paper towel, then smash with a hammer to smaller pieces. I also used some for gravel, and i use it in my car as an oder absorbent. The answer below is better, but you get the idea
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This go directly to your filter system and not to your gravel inside the tank. Pretty good and economical product, just washed it before adding to the filter system to removed carbon dust.
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The filter goes in the water reservoir. They go at the bottom of the "fill tube"... go to the following link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrJ4AKNM0rY
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Filters go after the pump but you could put a strainer before the pump. A strainer will keep damaging things like rocks from getting into the pump.
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Everybody that I have talked to and everything that I have read says yes you need the gravel base. It has something to do with the regeneration process. One water softener expert told me that I could use fish tank gravel also, but I didn't trust the dyes in that gravel.
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These filters are tapered down to the edges. Since gravel is going on top, they don't have to have a perfect seal. If you needed to, you could trim the edges to make it fit. If it's a class tank, trim off enough to clear the silicone around the bottom edges.
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I use them in a turtle tank but without the model name/number of your filter, I'm not sure.
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I have a cartridge filter, so I place it inside the filter cartridge. If you have a sand or DE filter then you'll need to get the Nature2 system which has the external container (and an extra filter hose). Hope this helps.
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No, I would not just drop these in your tank. They are used inside the filter so beneficial bacteria will grow on them. If put correctly inside the filter, your tank will be much better off and will cycle much quicker, easier, and maintain good water conditions.
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Yes these are sinking pellets. But some float too. As it is disrupted by fish they start to sink.
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The filter should be below the tank, as it works best as a gravitational suction system - but you could probably have it alongside the tank provided it is below the water level.
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It may be the carbon filter. It will take a little time for the carbon "dust" to rinse through the system.... it's the same idea in fish aquarium filters, you always want to rinse them before installing them in the tank....
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Yes, absolutely you still need a filter. The airstones are beautiful and provide a bubble wall putting oxygen in the water. However, this does nothing to suck out feces and other things in the water to keep your tank clean. The size of your tank and the type of fish you have determine how much and what type of filter would be best. But yes, you still need filtration.
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It takes the large filter cartridge. Not the extra large. I am trying these now and I am impressed. I put them on 30 gal tanks filled with baby fish and they are working great!
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No other filter is needed, you may want to get some air stones just to keep the water at the bottom of the tank moving though.
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I use filter floss and filled the bottom with ceramic rings,replacing the gravel.So to your answer, yes...
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You can use any filter media you like with these marina filters - not just the cartridges. If it is loose media, I would recommend using a net bag or a bit of panty-hose to keep the bits from coming loose and getting into you tank.
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I put marine land Diamond Blend Premium Carbon-Ammonia neutralizing blend in the cartridge and I place Marineland Rite-Size bonded filter pad in front of the cartridge in the filter. The filter pad traps the larger/medium particles and keeps the cartridge clean longer. The Premium blend works much better to keep the ammonia down in the tank than just plain carbon.