pre filter sponge

I use tutu fabric and zip tie to my intake. Been working good for my RCS


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Fluval pre-filters work like a charm. The only drawback is, if you want to call it that, that you have to rinse them very well frequently, to do the job they're intended to do. Remove them and rinse them vigorously, every 3rd day or so, and they'll serve you well. Just takes 2 minutes.

As you've probably noticed, they pick up a LOT of crud (and really help clarify the water), therefore they get clogged up very quickly, because they're very fine mesh - and that's why you need to squeeze the heck out of them frequently, under running water.
Keep doing that, and they'll last for months, until they get soft, start to lose their shape, and need to be replaced.
I've seen a lot of posts where people are totally disenchanted with Fluval pre-filters, but unfortunately, it's only because people don't know how to use them properly. This is not directed at you, Jayla, just stating the facts for the benefit of others who may not know how to treat them. Many think they're like a media sponge in a filter, that only has to be rinsed every few weeks or so.

P.S.
For those of you who care to know, Fluval pre-filters are excellent, not only for keeping fish and shrimp babies out of the filter compartments, but also for aiding in producing crystal clear water all the time, when used in conjunction with filter floss (replaced with new floss about every 2 weeks), and Seachem Purigen (re-charged every 3 weeks or so).
I use the Fluval pre-filters on the intake tubes of both the AquaClear 110's in my planted discus tank, and need to clean them vigorously no less than every 3rd day. Even then, you should see the very dirty black/brown water that comes out of them when squeezing them clean.

Here's the tank for those who care to have a peek:
http://s1105.photobucket.com/albums/h357/discuspaul/lolliblues2

Do the Fluval prefilters need any adapters to fit onto the Aquaclear intake? I just want to know what I need to put in my order.

No, they fit well on the AC 30, 50, 70, and 110 - I'm not sure about the smaller AC 20 - that intake tube might be too slim to fit snugly. They also fit many other HOB or canister intakes.

Oh, good, thanks very much for letting me know. I like the Aquaclears too much to give them up.

chibikaie said:

Oh, good, thanks very much for letting me know. I like the Aquaclears too much to give them up.

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So do I ! They're the best - wouldn't be without them !
You know, sometimes it seems that I'm giving up too many of my little secrets - LOL -
and now everybody knows them.
But I guess this is what these forums are all about - passing on a bit of one's knowledge and experience - isn't it ? But it does come with over 50 years' of fish-keeping, I suppose.