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expiredslickeronline posted May 30, 2021 03:15 AM
Top Fin Essentials Aquarium Starter Kit: 20-Gallon $50, 10-Gallon
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Hack - buy polyester fiber sheet for a few bucks and cut to the filter size so you don't have to buy the overpriced filter inserts replacements that last only a few weeks at a time.
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Hack - buy polyester fiber sheet for a few bucks and cut to the filter size so you don't have to buy the overpriced filter inserts replacements that last only a few weeks at a time.
Hack - buy polyester fiber sheet for a few bucks and cut to the filter size so you don't have to buy the overpriced filter inserts replacements that last only a few weeks at a time.
Poly-Fil® Extra-Loft® Polyester Batting by Fairfield™, 72" x 90", Precut
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Poly-Fi...t/46021935
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Stick with smaller fish if using this as a primary tank.
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I have this exact tank and have been doing this for years.
Your fish will get sick if you dont cycle the water properly, and change the water properly to prevent ammonia buildup. Also dont feed too much and dont have too many fish in the tank.
Has nothing to do with using this material for filter replacement.
Don't take my word for it, google fish tank filter hacks.
Poly-Fil® Extra-Loft® Polyester Batting by Fairfield™, 72" x 90", Precut
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Poly-Fi...t/46021935
I will say I haven't owned a aquarium for about 6-7 years now but what's some good live plants for smaller aquariums like this?
There is a blue plastic slide in next to the original filter slide in. I cut a piece to wrap front and back of the blue plastic slide in and put it in front of the original filter. This way it keeps the original filter cleaner longer. The original filter has carbon rocks in it. In essence you have 2 layering of filters.
When changing, toss the the material you used to wrap the blue plastic slide and replace with another cutout. The original filter you can rinse it as it shouldn't be too dirty and use again.
If you really want to extend the life of your filters even more, buy a sponge cap for the inlet of your filter, which can be rinsed when cleaning your filter.
The real trick is not to have too many fish in the tank. Rule is 1 fish per gallon. More fish means more bi-load, which translates to more fish food - more fish waste - filter gets dirty quicker.
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There is a blue plastic slide in next to the original filter slide in. I cut a piece to wrap front and back of the blue plastic slide in and put it in front of the original filter. This way it keeps the original filter cleaner longer. The original filter has carbon rocks in it. In essence you have 2 layering of filters.
When changing, toss the the material you used to wrap the blue plastic slide and replace with another cutout. The original filter you can rinse it as it shouldn't be too dirty and use again.
If you really want to extend the life of your filters even more, buy a sponge cap for the inlet of your filter, which can be rinsed when cleaning your filter.
The real trick is not to have too many fish in the tank. Rule is 1 fish per gallon. More fish means more bi-load, which translates to more fish food - more fish waste - filter gets dirty quicker.
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