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Anyone using filter cups ?


Emerald525

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With the new build I was going to get a roller mat but was going to take too much room so I’m going to use filter cups. 
I was thinking of just using polyfil stuffing or filter floss but wanted to get tips on if people use other things. 
I have a trigger sump and I read the cups don’t quite fit so you need the adaptor .
I also know some people use carbon and gfo with a media bag but I read this is not the best place to put carbon because of the high turbulence and it will break down the carbon.
Thoughts ? Better than filter socks?
Other media people use ?

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19 minutes ago, Emerald525 said:

Maybe I will just get a roller mat and not run a skimmer. 🤔

My new setup has a roller mat, I’ve been doing some research and some people love them and some people say they strip so much they have to dose nitrates. I’m going to keep a close eye on my system I’ll keep you posted! 

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1 hour ago, PowderBlue said:

My new setup has a roller mat, I’ve been doing some research and some people love them and some people say they strip so much they have to dose nitrates. I’m going to keep a close eye on my system I’ll keep you posted! 

Yeah I was tempted to buy that system lol. If I had wanted the tank I would have been all over it.  I have heard the same thing that they can be too efficient. 

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