Lugmos12 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 I want to upgrade the pump on my tank. It's slow and gets clogged up easily. I've seen a bunch of builds here with different pumps. If you upgraded: to what pump and how has it been so far? What about lights? I've seen people rave about AI Prime and even Kessil, and some use Current USA (with lukewarm reviews) Quote Link to comment
thespinningsadhu Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 hey. it’s the sponge. take that ####er out and you’ll not have any more problems. it causes more problems than just making the filtration run slow. también, hará que tu pito se vea más grande. en serio. prometo. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Remove the sponge. It's a nutrient factory. 1 Quote Link to comment
Lugmos12 Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 1 hour ago, thespinningsadhu said: hey. it’s the sponge. take that ####er out and you’ll not have any more problems. it causes more problems than just making the filtration run slow. también, hará que tu pito se vea más grande. en serio. prometo. 9 minutes ago, Clown79 said: Remove the sponge. It's a nutrient factory. i was having to clean that shit every week 1 Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Just now, Lugmos12 said: i was having to clean that shit every week And you can't clean it enough to remove everything. Using filter floss which is replaced 2 times a week prevents the problems that sponges cause 1 Quote Link to comment
Lugmos12 Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 Just now, Clown79 said: And you can't clean it enough to remove everything. Using filter floss which is replaced 2 times a week prevents the problems that sponges cause you’re talking about the little sponge in the pump right? bc i already got rid of the big sponge supposed to be used on chamber 2 Quote Link to comment
thespinningsadhu Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 yes, the little black sponge inside the pump. also when you put it back together completely (including the hose) put it in a bucket of distilled water and turn it on. you won’t BELIEVE the amount of crap that blows out. I had no idea until i did it inside my tank. and i’d taken the thing apart and rinsed it all out and thought it was clean. it was incredible. you won’t believe what comes out. 1 Quote Link to comment
Lugmos12 Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 49 minutes ago, thespinningsadhu said: yes, the little black sponge inside the pump. also when you put it back together completely (including the hose) put it in a bucket of distilled water and turn it on. you won’t BELIEVE the amount of crap that blows out. I had no idea until i did it inside my tank. and i’d taken the thing apart and rinsed it all out and thought it was clean. it was incredible. you won’t believe what comes out. I guess I'll have to do the first part tomorrow and the second part during my next water change Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Sorry. I've never seen a pump with a sponge. Quote Link to comment
Lugmos12 Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 5 minutes ago, Clown79 said: Sorry. I've never seen a pump with a sponge. the fluval evo 13.5 has a little sponge inside the pump Quote Link to comment
EvilFish Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Eheim Compact 1000 (265GPH) works great with this tank. 1 Quote Link to comment
aerotiy Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 On 10/1/2017 at 8:50 PM, Lugmos12 said: you’re talking about the little sponge in the pump right? bc i already got rid of the big sponge supposed to be used on chamber 2 What filter media are you using in chamber 2 if you don’t mind me asking? I’m still using all the stock media but have been thinking about changing it out and don’t know what’s the most effective. And the info about the sponge inside the pump was really useful I’ll have to do that as well Quote Link to comment
Lugmos12 Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 Just now, aerotiy said: What filter media are you using in chamber 2 if you don’t mind me asking? I’m still using all the stock media but have been thinking about changing it out and don’t know what’s the most effective. And the info about the sponge inside the pump was really useful I’ll have to do that as well In chamber 1 i have the intank basket with filter floss and chemipure. in chamber two i got rid of the stock black sponge and i just have my heater and some live rock. all my chemical filtration happens in chamber 1 Quote Link to comment
aerotiy Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 2 minutes ago, Lugmos12 said: In chamber 1 i have the intank basket with filter floss and chemipure. in chamber two i got rid of the stock black sponge and i just have my heater and some live rock. all my chemical filtration happens in chamber 1 I have the PS2 mini skimmer in the first chamber so I only have the second to play around with do you think it’d be a good idea to use the filter floss, chemipure & the bio ring bag that comes with the tank in that second chamber? Quote Link to comment
Lugmos12 Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 12 minutes ago, aerotiy said: I have the PS2 mini skimmer in the first chamber so I only have the second to play around with do you think it’d be a good idea to use the filter floss, chemipure & the bio ring bag that comes with the tank in that second chamber? I don't think bio rings are effective in SW tanks. Intank has a basket for chamber two. 1 Quote Link to comment
Lugmos12 Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 What about LIGHTS? 2 Quote Link to comment
Madcat Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I "upgraded" a few weeks ago to the Cobalt MJ900 (230gph, versus the stock pump 132gph). No discernible difference in flow. I'm pretty annoyed. Waste of money. I guess I'm gonna try the MJ1200 since it's so much less expensive than a Sicce pump (I've seen the 1.5 recommended) and I can't complain about noise or anything with the 900. It's just weak as hell. 1 Quote Link to comment
Lugmos12 Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 9 minutes ago, Madcat said: I "upgraded" a few weeks ago to the Cobalt MJ900 (230gph, versus the stock pump 132gph). No discernible difference in flow. I'm pretty annoyed. Waste of money. I guess I'm gonna try the MJ1200 since it's so much less expensive than a Sicce pump (I've seen the 1.5 recommended) and I can't complain about noise or anything with the 900. It's just weak as hell. that's bizarre - a 100gph difference. wow. are you running stock lights? Quote Link to comment
Madcat Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 3 minutes ago, Lugmos12 said: that's bizarre - a 100gph difference. wow. are you running stock lights? Right?? I wondered if the problem is the hose, which came with the stock pump and which I use with the 900 too, because I haven't cleaned it and am not sure how to. But when I rinse it, water comes through just fine. There'd have to be a pretty hefty blockage to cause such a piddly flow, I think. I do use the stock lights. They grow my corals pretty good - I just have softies and some LPS. They do NOT flatter my corals, though. My Rastas look like Green Bay Packers, my "mint chocolate chip" palys are poop brown. I really need a bluer light and I'm thinking I'll upgrade to an AI Prime HD when I can - I've seen a few good deals locally for used ones with a mount, and it just makes sense vs. something like a Kessil A80 when you factor in what a mount and a controller would cost for that. But I'm broke right now and in need of a new pump, obviously. 1 Quote Link to comment
Lugmos12 Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Just now, Madcat said: Right?? I wondered if the problem is the hose, which came with the stock pump and which I use with the 900 too, because I haven't cleaned it and am not sure how to. But when I rinse it, water comes through just fine. There'd have to be a pretty hefty blockage to cause such a piddly flow, I think. I do use the stock lights. They grow my corals pretty good - I just have softies and some LPS. They do NOT flatter my corals, though. My Rastas look like Green Bay Packers, my "mint chocolate chip" palys are poop brown. I really need a bluer light and I'm thinking I'll upgrade to an AI Prime HD when I can - I've seen a few good deals locally for used ones with a mount, and it just makes sense vs. something like a Kessil A80 when you factor in what a mount and a controller would cost for that. But I'm broke right now and in need of a new pump, obviously. Maybe there's calcium buildup inside the hose? Quote Link to comment
EvilFish Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 When I upgraded to Eheim CompactON 1000. The difference was pretty big. https://www.eheim.com/en_GB/products/technology/pumps/new-compacton_1000 1 Quote Link to comment
Lugmos12 Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 This one is on sale for $88 Current USA Orbit light Quote Link to comment
Madcat Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 3 hours ago, Lugmos12 said: This one is on sale for $88 Current USA Orbit light I think @thespinningsadhu got that light for his 13.5 Evo. No? Quote Link to comment
Lugmos12 Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 11 minutes ago, Madcat said: I think @thespinningsadhu got that light for his 13.5 Evo. No? He did. Haven't seen him post in some time so I'm not sure how it's going for him. Quote Link to comment
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