filter question

[captmicha]

Can a filter be made out of a britta or another water filter? They attach to the faucet so if you have a powerhead and fit it all together, would it work and be good enough?

 

[J double R]

brita filters work mainly off of activated charcoal, so it would be little more than adding carbon to your normal aquarium filter.

 

[captmicha]

Oh

 

[J double R]

good idea though, i can't say i thought of that myself.

 

[wackydan]

Can a filter be made out of a britta or another water filter? They attach to the faucet so if you have a powerhead and fit it all together, would it work and be good enough?

Not a good idea. They are designed with tap water in mind. They would clog almost immediately even if pre-filtered given the nature of tank water.

 

[Shelby_Tempo_GT]

their flow is also very limited. A trickle really.

 

[fsn77]

Even if it could work, it doesn't seem very cost efficient compared to other filtration methods.