Spong filter would be good to use inplace of the filters cartridges. The hard part is finding one that fits perfectly.
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Aquaclear 500 sponges, cut to length to fit the filter wells, work great. They're inexpensive, too.
Jim
Jim
Is there a secret to cutting sponge filters? I tried to fit one for my eclipse 3 system but it just ended up making a mess and didn't fit correctly.
Does anyone know if I can fabricate my Regent Aqua-tech 5-15 power filter to have a bio wheel on the exit return of the filter? Im drilling must be done along with measurement but it sure would be a nice upgrade for my cheap aquatech... 
I'm sure it could be done Mantis if you wandered around a hardware store long enough. Picture the parts in your head and find something that looks like them. If it doesn't work the only thing you have is a filter with two holes in it that won't effect anything.
I am sorry I didn't make myself more clear. If you have a biowheel then you can rinse your cartrige very well to remove debris and still have the appropriate bacteria on the bio-wheel. Like Oriongirl said, what do you need carbon for?
I am sorry I didn't make myself more clear. If you have a biowheel then you can rinse your cartrige very well to remove debris and still have the appropriate bacteria on the bio-wheel. Like Oriongirl said, what do you need carbon for?
It can be done realitivly easy and without having to drill.
http://www.****************/information/bio-wheel_filters_2.htm#fishyfred
This tells you how to convert a aqua tech 30-60 but all you have to do for the 10-15 is use the corresponding penguin model.
You just need the biowheel, bracket, and bearings. I am in the process of converting a 30-60 atm. I have all the parts except the brackets which I am waiting for a LFS to get in.
http://www.****************/information/bio-wheel_filters_2.htm#fishyfred
This tells you how to convert a aqua tech 30-60 but all you have to do for the 10-15 is use the corresponding penguin model.
You just need the biowheel, bracket, and bearings. I am in the process of converting a 30-60 atm. I have all the parts except the brackets which I am waiting for a LFS to get in.
How do you stabilize the brackets that hold the center pin of the biowheel without drilling the filter and screwing it down?
guess I should check the link.
guess I should check the link.I guess you will have to make the holes nice and fine to a point where the holes are slick within so the current can turn it in circumfrence 306 degrees. Or did that not have anything to deal with your question? lol
