So during the WC today, my filter died 
Not happy, I had to run out and buy something, the only thing I could afford was a Cascade 700. I have some questions about the setup.
I wanted to use as much media from my HOB as possible (Aquaclear 110) so I cut the sponge up and jammed as much into the bottom media basket as I could, I then put a new sponge that came with the filter on top of that. In the next basket I put a layer of the floss, then all the bio balls from my Aquaclear, and then another layer of floss. Is this OK?
Also, I am setting it up to use the spray bar, but if I push it all the way down the U part of the exhaust pipe is about 4" above the tank. Is that normal? and finally, the spray bar currently sits below the water surface, is that also OK?
Oh, one more thing. I had read about people putting a hole somewhere in the tubing on canister filters to prevent them from emptying the tank during a power outage, where do I put this hole?
And, now its all plugged in, what am I likely to have missed that is preventing it from filling with water?
Thanks.
Not happy, I had to run out and buy something, the only thing I could afford was a Cascade 700. I have some questions about the setup.I wanted to use as much media from my HOB as possible (Aquaclear 110) so I cut the sponge up and jammed as much into the bottom media basket as I could, I then put a new sponge that came with the filter on top of that. In the next basket I put a layer of the floss, then all the bio balls from my Aquaclear, and then another layer of floss. Is this OK?
Also, I am setting it up to use the spray bar, but if I push it all the way down the U part of the exhaust pipe is about 4" above the tank. Is that normal? and finally, the spray bar currently sits below the water surface, is that also OK?
Oh, one more thing. I had read about people putting a hole somewhere in the tubing on canister filters to prevent them from emptying the tank during a power outage, where do I put this hole?
And, now its all plugged in, what am I likely to have missed that is preventing it from filling with water?
Thanks.
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The 'syphon hole' you're refering to is more for a wet/dry or sump setup. Your seeding the can from your A/C media is fine. Initial prime via the 'pump' button can be tricky somtimes. Filling the can partially might help. (not a Cascade fan). As stated, break down & gently clean out impellor well on that A/C before tossing. You might be surprised. "T"
