bobo Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Hi guys, I am trying to set up this canister filter for what is going to be my Oscar tank (hehe the beloved decided she wants one... who am I to argue!). Inside it has four 'baskets' each with a foam filter in it. I am not sure where to put the media? I have 'ceramic bio rings' and 'active carbon'. Do I need to use both? I gather the bio rings helps with the biological processes, but is the carbon just for medicating, i.e. I don't need it unless medicating? Where should I put this media? i.e. What should I put in the top level? Next one down? Next one down? Bottom? Do I take the foam out if I am putting rings on a level? And how many rings should I put? Do i fill up an entire level or two? I hope those questions made sense... Cheers in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 My Jebo came with a filter pad in each basket. I just filled each one up on top with ceramic noodles. I don't bother with carbon. The noodles are where the bacteria grow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 the carbon is good for taking things like meds out of the water but IMO shouldn't be used all the time as it will absorb may things then release all at obce when it is full. I also have bio rings & pads etc in the baskets & they work very well. i typically clean it out every 4 to 6 weeks or when the flow reduces considerably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Hey, thanks Smidey, thanks Caryl. Do I put the rings in every basket, including the top one? I ask, because the rings will be kept in place somewhat, in all the lower baskets, by the basket above each one. Whereas with the top basket, there seems to be more room for them to float aorund. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 They sink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 They sink Good succinct answer We have just set up the filter, and have one final piece which we aren't sure what to do with (the instructions weren't fantastic. I'll post a photo in a few minutes if you can take a quick look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Waiting... What brand is the filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 This is the piece that is stumping up - it is obbiously some kind of cap - does anything jump out as an obvious place to put it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Waiting... What brand is the filter? SunSun - Think it is a chinese import, and they copy the other brands - although I could be wrong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Nice floors Try using macro (flower button) next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 I'm afraid I have not seen one of those filters. If it is a plug of some sort one would expect it to be on the top of the filter somewhere :-? Does it have ribbed hoses? Is it to shut off a hose or an alternative outlet for a hose somewhere perhaps :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Nice floors Try using macro (flower button) next time. Heh thanks. The planted aquarium you were helping me with has been put on hold while we set up this tank - am actually going to get a slightly bigger (than my 60l) planted tank to open my options a bit. What do you mean 'macro/flower button' - confused :8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Cameras have a close-up function called macro. It is usually indicated in a screen display as a small flower (a tulip I think) hence the term flower button. I usually refer to it as tulip mode myself :lol: Using macro will give us a clear shot of the object close up rather than focussing on your lovely floor in the distance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Cameras have a close-up function called macro. It is usually indicated in a screen display as a small flower (a tulip I think) hence the term flower button. I usually refer to it as tulip mode myself :lol: Using macro will give us a clear shot of the object close up rather than focussing on your lovely floor in the distance Thanks Caryl. Lol - I thought he was j/k in some way, but so hard to tell tone via type And I think we have damn nice floors.... I think that small cap is a non - issue - I think it does some kind of alternative flow to the piping in the tank. One 'last' question - does this tubing look alright - I have visions of the water surging through and the tubing going everywhere... Here are the tubes - captured with flower mode!!!! We have jammed the green tubing into the pipe, and managed to screw the fastener onto it a little, sorry for the dumb questions, but I pretty much suck ;p Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 I assume that pic is sideways :-? If you have threaded everything correctly it should be fine. One way to find out! PS. It isn't my fault if it isn't right either! :lol: Well done for finding the flower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Well done for finding the flower. I'm pretty clever eh. Cheers for all your help man - appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 You're welcome (although last time I looked I had female bits ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 You're welcome (although last time I looked I had female bits ) Sorry *blushes* But cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Don't know why you're blushing. I was the one who looked, I didn't show! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted November 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Don't know why you're blushing. I was the one who looked, I didn't show! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Still having problems Bobo? I could pop round today If you need some help. I can see the peninsula from my house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 We have set it up, but we haven't turned it on... and weare nervous something could go wrong. If it isn't too much hassle, depending where you live... it would be appreciated. I have PMed you Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 The if it goes wrong - you can blame Morcs! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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