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Aquarist Forums => Equipment / DIY => Topic started by: sykomonkey on May 26, 2006, 02:06:53 PM

Title: Newbie Type Question: Foam Filters?
Post by: sykomonkey on May 26, 2006, 02:06:53 PM
Can a foam filter be attached to the end of the intake on my Magnum 350 all DIY style?

Or does it require the Airstone meathod?


Title: Re: Newbie Type Question: Foam Filters?
Post by: BigDaddy on May 26, 2006, 02:26:26 PM
I guess you are going to have to elaborate on what "the airstone method" is
Title: Re: Newbie Type Question: Foam Filters?
Post by: darkdep on May 26, 2006, 02:31:44 PM
Yeah...dunno what the "airstone method" is.  But you can put a foam filter on any water intake, really.
Title: Re: Newbie Type Question: Foam Filters?
Post by: Iceman on May 26, 2006, 03:01:45 PM
I believe the airstone method would be the foam at the bottom of a tube with the airstone inside to draw the water through the foam.
Title: Re: Newbie Type Question: Foam Filters?
Post by: sykomonkey on May 26, 2006, 03:05:12 PM
iceman has what i mean.  An airstone at the bottom of a tube.

Thanks all.
Title: Re: Newbie Type Question: Foam Filters?
Post by: Aiglos on May 26, 2006, 05:26:04 PM
Sponge Filters use air stones to airlift the water up and draw water in. 


If you have a hydrosponge or similer sponge filter there is no reason you can't attach it to a powerhead or canister filter. 
Title: Re: Newbie Type Question: Foam Filters?
Post by: darkdep on May 26, 2006, 08:38:33 PM
Wow I just read the subject...now this thread makes sense :)
Title: Re: Newbie Type Question: Foam Filters?
Post by: Iceman on May 28, 2006, 09:32:12 PM
The APW missed a simple question.  ;) Perhaps he should take his head out of code mode.  ;D  But hey, what do I know. I'm just a user. Please don't hurt me.  ;D Oh crap I can feel him closimg in now. The corner filter works with an airstone to draw water throught the filter, oh, never mind. 
Title: Re: Newbie Type Question: Foam Filters?
Post by: darkdep on May 28, 2006, 11:41:07 PM
You know, I've pretty much finished my threatening of dubya, I was looking for the next one to step out of line.  Thanks Ice.  :)