powerhead filters

fishguyxd · #1 11-13-2005, 02:09 AM

I have two maxijet 1200 and so I cut foam to put over the intake ends. reason being (to stop an anemone from challenging the impeller

) which does works,

but the filters really do a job at getting any stray particles and get plugged up after a short time

(the thing is my tank is not dirty) So any other filter type idea's for the powerheads that may work to stop a anemone from suicide missions??

Invigor · #2 11-13-2005, 02:14 AM

not sure about mjets but hagen powerheads come with the filter holder, just run it without media..keeps the anemone out, but does not filter anything, obviously

fishguyxd · #3 11-13-2005, 02:21 AM

I have no media I'am just using the powerheads for water movement, but , have thought of using some type of media in the tank but I not sure what others run in there's Carbon ,what??

Invigor · #4 11-13-2005, 02:35 AM

carbon/ phosphate remover is all i ever use..i wouldn't mind gettin a micron pool filter for it though

crusty1 · #5 11-13-2005, 03:57 PM

I have 2 magnum canisters that I run. 1 with carbon, and 1 with the filter. I plan on moving one of the magnums over to my fish only when I set it up.

Beverly · #6 11-13-2005, 05:13 PM

Sorry to say this Al, but if your foams are getting plugged up with detritus, your tank is at least a bit dirty

The gunk in the foams is proof. However, you're not alone. You're just seeing it now because you have the foams now.

Nothing wrong with a little mechanical filtration, IME. It helps collect stuff so you can export it from your system. I clean my foams weekly during water changes. If yours need cleaning more often, just clean them well in tapwater and stick them back on your MaxiJets.

Saltysteve · #7 11-13-2005, 05:34 PM

Same thing here, running the foam on powerheads is called polishing the water. Makes a huge difference and is worthwhile for both reasons, polishing and protection. I agree though, plugging all the time