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March 27th, 2008, 05:35 AM
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Unimax 250 Canister Filter
I traded about $5 worth of Plant Substrate for a Unimax 250 canister filter, it has 3 media compartments and a UV filter in it. Its only rated for a 70 gal system. Will it be ok for my 180 just for running carbon or phos removal media? Is it even worth messing with?
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March 27th, 2008, 05:42 AM
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Re: Unimax 250 Canister Filter
That would be just fine for running carbon or phosphate stuff.
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March 27th, 2008, 06:16 AM
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Re: Unimax 250 Canister Filter
Should I run the UV filter in it or not, I know the pros and cons. They are bad for phytoplacton and pods correct?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gal Mixed Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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March 27th, 2008, 06:49 AM
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Re: Unimax 250 Canister Filter
The UV filter will kill anything that passes through it -- algae spores, parasites, pods, phytoplankton, etc. On that small of a filter, I doubt that the UV will make that much of a difference for a tank your size. But no, I wouldn't run it unless I was having a disease outbreak or something.
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March 27th, 2008, 06:58 AM
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Re: Unimax 250 Canister Filter
It will be A-OK.Actually a slow flow is better when running carbon and phosphate remover.Personally,I wouldn't run the UV,if you do use it,wait til the cycle is done first.
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