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Post by angelminx on Oct 24, 2014 14:16:18 GMT -5
I was wondering if you have a suggestion for adding a pre-filter to my new Whisper 20 HOB.
I use the Filter Max on my other filters, but the intake tube on this version is so narrow--approx 1/2' as opposed to the ~1" on the other set-ups--so I am wondering how to go about this. I originally set it up--pre-filterless--in the normal way in my quarantine tank (which also has a sponge filter) when I removed the Whisper 10i (internal filter) that I had in there. Unfortunately, since then, my Betta has developed fin rot, and in another thread someone mentioned this same problem when adding an HOB to their Betta's home. So I am considering this as the problem (until yesterday, when I had a pH crash, water parameters were perfect). I have since put the 10i back in till I can fix up a pre-filter.
Also suggestions on the media would be welcome. I use the HOBs for chemical media/Purigen (and the Matrix for the 10G), but even tho the insert is the same size as in my Whisper 60, the chamber for it is much smaller, and it is a tight fit to get anything else in there with the insert (I don't use the foam insert in the 20, even tho I do in the 60).
Thanx
Angelminx
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Post by Carl on Oct 24, 2014 15:28:53 GMT -5
There are adapters included that should fit the Whisper 20 (I know becuase I have fit these many years back in my aquarium maintenance days) Even when an adapter had a loose fit, wrapping Teflon Tape around the intake tube for a more snug fit almost always solved any issues. In some rare instances (including fitting to square intake tubes), I simply injected aquarium silicone into the gaps and since silicone does not make a for a permanent bond with anything plastic, it was not all that difficult to pull the parts apart should the need arise someday. Product Resources: www.americanaquariumproducts.com/AquariumSilicone.htmlwww.americanaquariumproducts.com/PlumbingParts.html#teflonCarl
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Post by angelminx on Oct 24, 2014 15:59:23 GMT -5
Thanx, Carl.
Is the (02) $4.99 adapter the one you are speaking of? If so, I will order it as soon as I order my UV replacement bulbs.
Angelminx
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Post by devonjohnsgard on Oct 24, 2014 18:02:43 GMT -5
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Post by angelminx on Oct 25, 2014 1:39:17 GMT -5
Thanks, Devon. I forgot about them, I had to use them (with adjustments) to attach the pre-filter to my Rio 1000.
Angelminx
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