great video Ted. Whats the PPI of the foam used for this? And maybe I missed it but whats "TFR"? I've always known these as "HMF" (hamburg matten filters)....or does that term exclude the corner setup like this?
Thanks for the lovely video Ted! I plan on doing this for 4 40 gallon breeder tanks. Would you be able to leave a link to the glass rods as well as the filter material? Thanks!
Would it be o.k. to put the corrugated part of the sponge facing outwards where there would be more surface area for mechanical filtration, or not? I like your precise explanations Ted!!
After looking through all the filters, a half moon version of this has got to be my favorite for my 30g half moon. What is your thickness on that poret? My ht is 27in tall and adding thickness is ungodly expensive more than 3in.
3 in is too thick and will not bend well. 1.5" is probably as thick as I would go, but as Stephan at www.swisstropicals.com. He will know the best to use.
So Ted I saw your filtration video also. You dont use an airstone for this do you? How is the line attached to pipe so the water moves so well? I like the room!
I use Jet Lifter tubes that I also get from swisstropicals.com The bottom of the lift tube is perforated with small holes, so it produces small bubbles like an airstone
I set up a 8 tank rack with these exact corner matten filters. They've been going for 2 years already - perfect system. It's a great system to use with the high-oxygen nitrate eating bacteria. You can hide the hydroton pebbles behind in the corner pocket.
I get the jetlifters from www.SwissTropicals.com. Are you suggesting putting bio-balls behind a matten filter? You can do that, but it is probably not necessary. Maybe put mature, cycled bioballs behind a new matten wall to seed it.
You should have been a middle school teacher! Easy to follow/ simple instructions. I have to rewind Joey's videos a couple times to get all the info that's coming at you like health warnings on a tv drug commercial, ha.
Ted Judy thanks for the video. If you use power head , isn't the current too much for the bacteria to actually do their jobs ? I heard or read that somewhere and I would like to know your thoughts about it
Lift it out of the water very slowly and carefully. One trick is to lower the water first if you are doing a water change. If the dirt flows out of the sponge very easily, then the pores may be larger than needed. Change to a smaller ppi sponge.
+1deaver Pump size depends upon the size of the tank. More specifically, the depth of the water. The JetLifter lift tubes from Swiss Tropicals require relatively little air to be effective. Look for a pump that will push air the depth of the tank, and it will work.
Yes, these will work with a powerhead, but I believe that the matten filters work better with a Jet-lifter tube driving water over the top of the wall. If you want extra current, us a circulation pump somewhere else in the tank.
Never understood why a person would pay 50bux for a piece of sponge.. Some pipe. And scrap glass strips I made the same thing for around 15$ And I use pieces of plexiglass
Because not all foam is created equal... Poret foam will last forever because the material is Is not affected by water at all. Cheaper foams will degrade in water over time, especially acidic water.
Those Atlas books are wonderful. I rotate them out of the library weekly. this was very educational thank you man.
Great tutorial on how to complete the install. Well done!
Awesome video as usual Ted! Keep them coming brother.
This looks really slick! Good video Ted!
i realize I'm kind of randomly asking but does anybody know a good site to watch newly released movies online?
Wow, I’m sad just set up a 55 , wish I had done this to it. Love the video.
work of art !!!
Going to try this for sure.
Great video, The most important thing is the amount of water flow no shortage of that here !!!
Thanks for the info.
Hi Ted like the corner filter. Putting the glass posts at seven inches. What is the size of the sponge width wise.Tugger
great video Ted. Whats the PPI of the foam used for this? And maybe I missed it but whats "TFR"? I've always known these as "HMF" (hamburg matten filters)....or does that term exclude the corner setup like this?
+Rich's Fishes The filter in this example is 20 ppi. The 'TFR' is a typo... I need to change it on the title, which I will do.
Hey Ted, thanks for the great video. The only question i have is how much the filter package cost from Swisstropicals for your 55 Gal? thanks
+Gloria Behrens I think that the corner kit for a 55 is about $40. They are prices per inch: www.swisstropicals.com/filtration-shop/cornerfilter-shop/
Thanks for the lovely video Ted! I plan on doing this for 4 40 gallon breeder tanks. Would you be able to leave a link to the glass rods as well as the filter material? Thanks!
+Nicholas Wang www.swisstropicals.com
Thanks!
Thank you very mach
Would it be o.k. to put the corrugated part of the sponge facing outwards where there would be more surface area for mechanical filtration, or not? I like your precise explanations Ted!!
Yes... in fact, that is the way Swisstropicals.com suggests that you do it, but I like the smooth wall look better.
After looking through all the filters, a half moon version of this has got to be my favorite for my 30g half moon. What is your thickness on that poret? My ht is 27in tall and adding thickness is ungodly expensive more than 3in.
3 in is too thick and will not bend well. 1.5" is probably as thick as I would go, but as Stephan at www.swisstropicals.com. He will know the best to use.
in video where is pump flow the water ?
So Ted I saw your filtration video also. You dont use an airstone for this do you? How is the line attached to pipe so the water moves so well? I like the room!
I use Jet Lifter tubes that I also get from swisstropicals.com The bottom of the lift tube is perforated with small holes, so it produces small bubbles like an airstone
Ah, very good, makes sense. Thank you for the reply sir!!!!!!!!!!!
Should the glass brace be directly over the marker line? Outside or inside the marker line?
I would put it directly over
I really like this idea I just wish you could put it in a tank that is already running
will the good bacteria die if i do 50% water change with the top sponge being out of the water?
Would a filter like this be suitable for an mbuna cichlid tank? Thanks!
+Paul Martin Yes...
I set up a 8 tank rack with these exact corner matten filters. They've been going for 2 years already - perfect system. It's a great system to use with the high-oxygen nitrate eating bacteria. You can hide the hydroton pebbles behind in the corner pocket.
did you make the jet lifter?
what's the next step...did we need air stone in jet lifter?
can I add bio balls inside there also?
I get the jetlifters from www.SwissTropicals.com. Are you suggesting putting bio-balls behind a matten filter? You can do that, but it is probably not necessary. Maybe put mature, cycled bioballs behind a new matten wall to seed it.
You should have been a middle school teacher! Easy to follow/ simple instructions. I have to rewind Joey's videos a couple times to get all the info that's coming at you like health warnings on a tv drug commercial, ha.
+Eric K Actually, I was once a middle school (and high school) science teacher.
+Ted Judy that doesn't surprise me in the least. bet you were or are an excellent one.
I dont like air pumps is there a way to use powerheads or equipment of the like?
Yes you can... you can attach a small piece of tubing to the outlet of the powerhead and push it through a slit in the foam wall.
Ted Judy thanks for the video. If you use power head , isn't the current too much for the bacteria to actually do their jobs ? I heard or read that somewhere and I would like to know your thoughts about it
I've got to setup some of these, I've seen Rachel O'Leary uses these also, if you say they work Ted I'm in!!! ✌️respect
Oh it works alright
How do you clean the sponge without releasing all its trapped in the sponge back into the watter
Lift it out of the water very slowly and carefully. One trick is to lower the water first if you are doing a water change. If the dirt flows out of the sponge very easily, then the pores may be larger than needed. Change to a smaller ppi sponge.
How thick and wide of foam did you use?
2" thick. I do not remember the dimensions. Stephan at www.swisstropicals.com sells them as kits
can u talk about a recommended pump size?
+1deaver Pump size depends upon the size of the tank. More specifically, the depth of the water. The JetLifter lift tubes from Swiss Tropicals require relatively little air to be effective. Look for a pump that will push air the depth of the tank, and it will work.
+Ted Judy thanks very helpful
I raise Oscars, convicts, and researching discus. do you have a suggestion for good forum for research?
oh an Ted when are you gonna write your own book of dwarf cichlids
Can I try in my 125 gallons with powerful powerhead?
Yes, these will work with a powerhead, but I believe that the matten filters work better with a Jet-lifter tube driving water over the top of the wall. If you want extra current, us a circulation pump somewhere else in the tank.
Ok I understood. But what measurements of the jetlifter tube should I use for a 125 gallons ?
Probably 20", but ask Stephan when you contact www.swisstropicals.com . You will want a powerful air pump to be able to push air that deep.
Never understood why a person would pay 50bux for a piece of sponge.. Some pipe. And scrap glass strips
I made the same thing for around 15$
And I use pieces of plexiglass
Because not all foam is created equal... Poret foam will last forever because the material is Is not affected by water at all. Cheaper foams will degrade in water over time, especially acidic water.
lol Ted, Mergus atlas used for it's weight.
+Morrie Larsen Good to hear from you Morrie. Hope all is well with you and your family.
We are doing well Ted, and wish you the same. Your tropical fish adventures look amazing.
Very interesting , but .... I advise to look at how russians do the same job. I mean with glasses and silicone