Crystal Red Naoki Tank

**bikersoy** · 24th Jul 2011, 04:08 PM

But over time it can be used up and no longer akadama reduce kh?

**bikersoy** · 24th Jul 2011, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by imke_j

There is not much to explain: I simply hooked the inlet pipe from the canister to the pipe coming from the undergravel filter. If the pipes have different sizes, you can use adapters from Eheim, and reduce size. I additionally use a sponge filter to cover all fittings and make it shrimplet-safe.

P.s. The canister is a 2224 ( and not a 2213)

Imke Sorry, I try to understand the configuration of your filter but do not distinguish well in the photo and I see more information on his blog.
If I understand, you have the canister Who's Online aspiration to filter floor fireplaces.
Am I right?
I have used this system in the polls of 54 liters with a 2211 for a year and I really like this system over time the substrate is very dirty.
In a retrofit I did was a combination of both.
On one hand the soil filter and the other connected to a canister filter Eheim prefilter, I believe that this combination is better in the long run that is not saturated as the ground

**imke_j** · 24th Jul 2011, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by bikersoy

But over time it can be used up and no longer akadama reduce kh?

Yes, you are right.

Concerning the filter configuration it is: UGH->canister->tank. As I clean my gravel really often, I have no mud or waste clogging the filtration line. For sure, using a pre-filter before the canister can extend the maintenance intervals for the external filter.

**bikersoy** · 24th Jul 2011, 05:08 PM

The prefilter is to avoid that small shrimp are sucked up and end up inside the canister

**Kazuya** · 24th Jul 2011, 05:27 PM

Most people that I have talk to in the US are using the UGF connected to there Eheim filter then a separate sponge filter on the side.

If I understand you correctly, you are using your inflow connected to the prefilter which goes to your canister.
What do you have connect to the UGF?

Difícil entenderlo con tu foto.
Difficult to understand with your picture.

Si te entiendo correcto tu usas la conexión de salida y conectas el prefilto para que vaya al Eheim.
Con que conectas el UGF?

**bikersoy** · 24th Jul 2011, 06:41 PM

Better with a video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jj9-Iotjao

**Fento** · 25th Jul 2011, 12:19 AM

I think it's an UGF actioned by an air pump and appart from that, a canister with a prefilter.
Am I right?

Creo que es un filtro de placas accionado por una bomba de aire y aparte, un externo con un prefiltro. Me equivoco?