undergravel filter.

Alright since i am hearing a lot positive stuff about RUGF i guess ill give it a shot.
so can anyone tell me where to get started?
like the stuff i will need and maybe a little sketch.
 
Best option is to get a reversible power head...I know AC has one, but I used the reverse kit from marineland (purchased at drsfosterandsmith.com) because I already had one of their ph's. I'm sure you could rig one up on your own, but I wouldn't know how to go about it in a DIY way...
 
I've looked at the UGF plates before, and it seems like you could rig up something similar with a matrix of pvc pipes with holes drilled through the tops. Has anyone tried this before? It would seem beneficial if you would want the flow to go to only certain parts of the aquarium so you don't disturb your plants, but you would just have to be sure to make enough holes so you don't create back pressure on the power head (unless that's not a bad thing).
 
You can do a DIY UGF but it is not worth the trouble. I do not recommend it.

The folk who have done some studies say that there is no difference in flow between an airlift (bubbles) and Power Heads (PHs) although I prefer the PHs because of the lack of noise and no splashing from the PHs.

UGFs are somewhat old fashioned and I have gotten rid of most of mine at the Auctions where they go for a buck a bundle.
 
Even with an RUGF you still have to vaccum the gravel. That is why I passed on it.
 
ProjectMaro said:
Anybody ever setup a RUGF or UGF with sand substrate?
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I wouldn't personally do sand with either, though I'm sure it could be done with at least a UGF, possibly even reverse...

catnipgal said:
Even with an RUGF you still have to vaccum the gravel. That is why I passed on it.
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You have to vac every setup...no one said a RUGF was an exception, just it lessens the need for a vac every week.
 
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