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aoscar
02-26-2007, 1:22 PM
http://oscarfish.com/cms_view_article.php?aid=604
I found this, has anybody ever tried it?
aoscar
02-26-2007, 4:38 PM
any thoughts on this?
Never tried it and I'm not a fan of magnum filters, but I can't see why it wouldn't work. That being said if you are going to add bio wheels to a magnum you probably won't need much more bio filtration unless you are already pushing the filters rated capacity.
Rbishop
02-26-2007, 6:00 PM
I am not sure what they are claiming. I have 10 Mag 350s with bio-wheels. If the one you have doesn't have them, and you don't want to buy a new Pro, buy the replacement parts and add them.
I also disagree that Mag 350s are just carbon filters. I have several with ceramics or beads in the chamber and they work extremely well.
aoscar
02-26-2007, 6:08 PM
they say that a reverse flow kit for a marineland powerhead attached to a powerhead adds another stage of mechanical filtration.I don't think bio-wheels will work on my acrylic tank. what are some suggestions for media , I will be runnig 2 mags on a 150 cichlid tank
Mgamer20o0
02-26-2007, 6:25 PM
i run my mag 250 with floss. i have a planted tank and dont need a bio filter. if i did i would have got the bio wheel. i think that topic is stupid.
Rbishop
02-26-2007, 6:39 PM
Many HOBs have issues with attaching to acrylic tanks. The reverse flow powerheads to a UGF do add a lot of mechanical filtration, but also more maintenance on the sponges. Let me measure the throat on my Pro bio wheels...
Rbishop
02-26-2007, 6:56 PM
The Mag 350 Pros bio wheel looks like it will accomodate a 1 3/8" wide rear rim.
aoscar
02-27-2007, 2:31 PM
my tank has nearly a 7" rim.