Likoma Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-b31spofsg Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 This video is currently unavailable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 This video is currently unavailable. I can see it :-? Very in depth video Likoma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Is your tank reading 0.25 ppm ammonia constantly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted September 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Is your tank reading 0.25 ppm ammonia constantly? Haha , yes that is what it says. My partner and I are constantly debating the Ammonia reading. I think it is zero, she thinks it is just above zero and hence “rounds it up” to be precautions. The water holding tank (where I condition the water before use) has the same reading as this tank so we are not worried about the results at all, but as a rule of thumb we always watch the ammonia very closely. Given this is a brand new tank set up (3 weeks old) with quite a high stocking density I am really pleased with the ammonia readings, it has never gotten to a level I am worried about. How is your Hamburg Matten Filter/divider working for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 How is your Hamburg Matten Filter/divider working for you? Mine is working fine. Seachem AmmoniaAlert monitor says < 0.02 ppm of free ammonia. And fish are breeding on the wrong side of the filter :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron-Betta Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Thanks for posting up this link. Made for interesting reading once I did a bit of research on it. :smln: I am thinking now of trying this out on my spare tank so I can put my new fighter pair in there. My question's are, where do you get suitable foam for it? Do you need the PORET foam or any foam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted September 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Thanks for posting up this link. Made for interesting reading once I did a bit of research on it. :smln: I am thinking now of trying this out on my spare tank so I can put my new fighter pair in there. My question's are, where do you get suitable foam for it? Do you need the PORET foam or any foam? Good question 2 factors are key. 1 that the foam used is open cell allowing water to flow throughout thereby giving that massive internal surface area. The sponge you find in cushions, scourers are all closed cell. They will hold water but don't have the benefit of the surface area. 2 that there are no mold inhibitors used in the fabrication process. We opted on Poret because of the high quality and long life span. With cheaper open cell foam which I have also tried, I found the cell structure would over a short time collapse and show signs of shrinkage due to the pressure exerted. Sometimes in life you do get what you pay for. More information can be found on the website in my signature. We offer HM Filters for 2ft - 3ft std sized tanks for $45 delivered to your door. This includes the uplift which just needs to be connected to air-pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Choice! Glad we can get this stuff here finally, I looked at trying to get dad to bring some back from the states a couple of years back but couldn't get it shipped in time. Is 50*50 the standard size? I'll try design my next sump around that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted September 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Choice! Glad we can get this stuff here finally, I looked at trying to get dad to bring some back from the states a couple of years back but couldn't get it shipped in time. Is 50*50 the standard size? I'll try design my next sump around that! At the moment those sizes 50*50 make the most sense to save on wastage. I am able to cut down to 33*33 pieces in some thicknesses. I have just put together another order that is pre cut in the factory with sizes such as 33*33 33*50 50*50 100*100 in thickness 3, 5 and 7.5cm and in 4 differing densities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 to be honest these systems work without poret foam easily, but the poret is a lot better quality and easier to work with, why would you not use it???, its pretty cheap too comparatively Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 I would like to make 2 comments about your new video: 1) How do your fish speak for themselves? Is this a new trait that poret foam brings out in them? 2) I missed the music :spop: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted September 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 I would like to make 2 comments about your new video: 1) How do your fish speak for themselves? Is this a new trait that poret foam brings out in them? 2) I missed the music :spop: What can I say I get nervous in front of a camera. Inform me of your birthdate and Ill ensure you get a mixtape(CD) of serious backing music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Can this stuff be used in canister filters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted September 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Can this stuff be used in canister filters? Yes as mechanical filtration. Because of the high flow rate experienced in a canister filter biological filtration is a hard to achieve without slowing the rate. I would suggest the 10ppi density to aid the high flow rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 What can I say I get nervous in front of a camera. Inform me of your birthdate and Ill ensure you get a mixtape(CD) of serious backing music. :rotf: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godly3vil Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 I would use it in a eheim 2213 solely setup with mechanical media, how much do you think it would cost for enough to fill the filter basket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted September 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 What are the dimensions of the filter basket in an eheim filter? I have 50*50*3cm 10PPI sheets for $45 delivered. If your looking for a specific size flick me a PM with more information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binu Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 was readin it ...thats interesting ..i ll set my second canister filter soon so ll pm u the size i need wen the whole set up is ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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