Cherryl Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Ok. Just wondering about everyones thoughts on this subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Nitrate Factory!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I don't think there are any pros in a SW tank for undergravel filters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancecobb1 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 old skool! I think rodger is the only fish store that I have seen them at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I would personally never use on in a reef system. I am not sure i would ever use one on a fresh water system either unless it were a fish only non planted tank. Garrett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I agree with all that has already been said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherryl Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 filter pros vs cons Thanks for input I am not installing one (nor was I) as I have already gone that route and switched.. as said by "lancecobb1 old skool! " yes my parents and uncle had a marine store when I was younger they used them. I did start out with one but made the switch as my nitrates were off the charts just ask Jason when he tested my water ...(flame)..called my uncle who stated the "cleanest tank he ever had with zero problems was an ugF" well dear uncle things change and we learn lol. However I DO MISS the store they had my dad did the buying and always ordered the "hard to get" items but I don't miss the midnight 2 am trips to sf or Oakland airports:eek: but I digress,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJenchild Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I've never been a fan, even in FW. After breaking down many people's FW tanks to revamp for various purposes, I saw some of the crap that gets trapped down there on a regular basis. I shudder to think what sludge like that would do to the water chemistry in a SW tank where the critters are so much more sensitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I think they work well in reverse for planted marine tanks. The only application I would use one for, but there is some favor and descent results with them in that crowd. JME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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