Just chucked the sponge filters......

amc78cj7 · 04-01-2008, 09:59 AM

Pulled the sponge filters last night from the back of my 24g nanocube. Figured I never rinse them and I do weekly water changes so why bother with them. All that is left is the carbon and the phosban packs in the middle chamber.

Is this advisable? It seems the water was crystal clear before but now is a little cloudy. Also there is more noise from the water trickling into the back chambers.

lcstorc · 04-01-2008, 05:01 PM

If you don't remove them entirely you will need to keep them extremely clean. They frequently become detrius traps and the cause of high nitrates. If it is an Aquapod don't forget the one way down in the bottom of chamber 1.
I replaced the sponges with some simple filter floss that I changed weekly.
I am sure the cloudyness is due to the detrius released when you pulled out the sponges.

dobejazz · 04-01-2008, 07:24 PM

I kept the 2 sponges in the first (overflow compartment) I tried to do with out but had a microbubble problem.

I just rinse them well every waterchange

lcstorc · 04-01-2008, 07:33 PM

The filter floss gets rid of the micro bubbles and you just pull it out and replace it.

amc78cj7 · 04-01-2008, 11:26 PM

UPDATE: Talked with JBJ on the phone today. The rear of my nanocube is now a FUGE. It now looks like this:

First chamber: Charcoal baggy then Phosban baggy
Second chamber: ceramic rings on bottom then Cheato in main chamber. Added a water repellent LED daylight on a timer on top of this chamber to keep the Cheato photosynthesizing. Will be adding tigerpods as soon as they come into my LFS.
Third chamber: Pump.

I'll let you know how it goes.

amc78cj7 · 04-02-2008, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by amc78cj7

UPDATE: Talked with JBJ on the phone today. The rear of my nanocube is now a FUGE. It now looks like this:

First chamber: Charcoal baggy then Phosban baggy
Second chamber: ceramic rings on bottom then Cheato in main chamber. Added a water repellent LED daylight on a timer on top of this chamber to keep the Cheato photosynthesizing. Will be adding tigerpods as soon as they come into my LFS.
Third chamber: Pump.

I'll let you know how it goes.

Crap. My new open brain is starting to bleach and I just learned that you are supposed to remove sponge filters and bioballs gradually not all in one fell swoop. Ooops, hope everything survives the transformation.

CREEPIN · 04-02-2008, 04:35 PM

i did that same mistake...water change and often! what ur doin is removing the bacteria and basicly ur nitrates are gonna spike...water changes will reduce and dont over feed

fsu1dolfan · 04-03-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by amc78cj7

I used a clamp-on LED daylight/moonlight waterproof light for over the chamber. It's on a timer so it's only on like 8 hours a day. I'll look up the brand when I get home.

Did you happen to find out what kind you got and where???

lcstorc · 04-03-2008, 09:55 AM

Run the fuge light on an opposite schedule and it will help minimize ph swings at night.

amc78cj7 · 04-03-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by fsu1dolfan

Did you happen to find out what kind you got and where???

Rio Mini Sun LED

I got it at my LFS for $30, but here is a link online. It clamped right onto the chamber wall in the rear of the nano.

Champion Lighting & Supply :: Lighting :: Moonlights :: Rio Mini Sun LED Light Deep Blue Sea

fsu1dolfan · 04-04-2008, 09:04 AM

Thanks for the link.....I decided to go with these....i figured having two on opposite sides chould create more than enough light!!!

2 4- LED Wide White Bar Aquarium Lighting & Power - eBay (item 300211758490 end time Apr-03-08 10:42:43 PDT)

amc78cj7 · 04-04-2008, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by fsu1dolfan

Thanks for the link.....I decided to go with these....i figured having two on opposite sides chould create more than enough light!!!

2 4- LED Wide White Bar Aquarium Lighting & Power - eBay (item 300211758490 end time Apr-03-08 10:42:43 PDT)

Looks like a good deal but how are you going to mount them?

fsu1dolfan · 04-04-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by amc78cj7

Looks like a good deal but how are you going to mount them?

I figured that they would just sit in place on either side of the chaeto....but if they move around too much i could use a suction cup clip....like the ones that are uses for the heaters.

amc78cj7 · 04-04-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by fsu1dolfan

I figured that they would just sit in place on either side of the chaeto....but if they move around too much i could use a suction cup clip....like the ones that are uses for the heaters.

My understanding was that you want the cheato free to rotate and move around in the fuge.

lcstorc · 04-04-2008, 01:21 PM

Cheato does like a fair amount of flow and likes to tumble.

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,899 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Just chucked the sponge filters...... If you don't remove them entirely you will need to keep them extremely clean. They frequently become detrius traps and the cause of high nitrates. If it is an Aquapod don't forget the one way down in the bottom of chamber 1. I replaced the sponges with some simple filter floss that I changed weekly. I am sure the cloudyness is due to the detrius released when you pulled out the sponges. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,899 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Just chucked the sponge filters...... The filter floss gets rid of the micro bubbles and you just pull it out and replace it. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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amc78cj7 Limpet Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 148 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Just chucked the sponge filters...... UPDATE: Talked with JBJ on the phone today. The rear of my nanocube is now a FUGE. It now looks like this: First chamber: Charcoal baggy then Phosban baggy Second chamber: ceramic rings on bottom then Cheato in main chamber. Added a water repellent LED daylight on a timer on top of this chamber to keep the Cheato photosynthesizing. Will be adding tigerpods as soon as they come into my LFS. Third chamber: Pump. I'll let you know how it goes.

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,899 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Just chucked the sponge filters...... Run the fuge light on an opposite schedule and it will help minimize ph swings at night. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,899 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Just chucked the sponge filters...... Cheato does like a fair amount of flow and likes to tumble. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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