foam filter on return pump?

PapaKlix · 12/19/2009, 12:31 PM

i have had a foam filter on my return pump (mag 9) for as long as my tank has been set up, but then i was thinking that this would prevent some of the good stuff coming from my fuge from getting into the DT. this morning, i pulled the foam pad off but i am now getting a lot of small bubbles in my DT. what do other people do who have fuges?

90GalFOWLR · 12/19/2009, 12:48 PM

I too am curious about this, my return pump (mag 9.5) has a HUGE filter pad on it and it wouldnt fit in the return section of my sump/fuge so I took it off.

Shane Hoffman · 12/19/2009, 12:58 PM

I prefer to run without a filter on my return pump. The risk of them clogging and damaging the return combined with restricting good pods and what not is why. I prefer to filter the water as it enters the sump not as it leaves. As for the bubbles find the source.

Josh72836G · 12/19/2009, 07:41 PM

^+1

Imzadi · 12/19/2009, 07:43 PM

Yup, I am under the same mentality as Shane.

12/19/2009, 12:31 PM	#1
PapaKlix Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 374	foam filter on return pump? i have had a foam filter on my return pump (mag 9) for as long as my tank has been set up, but then i was thinking that this would prevent some of the good stuff coming from my fuge from getting into the DT. this morning, i pulled the foam pad off but i am now getting a lot of small bubbles in my DT. what do other people do who have fuges?

12/19/2009, 12:58 PM	#3
Shane Hoffman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 45 mins from Chicago Posts: 2,009	I prefer to run without a filter on my return pump. The risk of them clogging and damaging the return combined with restricting good pods and what not is why. I prefer to filter the water as it enters the sump not as it leaves. As for the bubbles find the source. __________________ A wise man once said "Never play leap frog with a unicorn" Current Tank Info: 150 gallon glass with 20 gallon sump, 175lbs of coraline covered live rock, EuroReef skimmer rated for 250gal, 25watt Aqua UV sterilizer, Fluval FX5, Hamilton 3x250watt MH, 160 watt Blue actinic....Mixed reef

12/19/2009, 07:41 PM	#4
Josh72836G Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Seaside, California Posts: 61	^+1 __________________ "Oh but nothing beats cantaloupe with a little palytoxin spread on it." -emm0909 Current Tank Info: 60G with 20G sump

12/19/2009, 07:43 PM	#5
Imzadi Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,038	Yup, I am under the same mentality as Shane. __________________ If you don't agree with me, that's fine... just go, think about it some more, and come back when you do. Current Tank Info: 120g Freshie, 55g salty with a 2/3 BeanAnimal. BA METHOD - TESTIFY! I am a DIY Disaster, but I am saving money! Damsel FREE since 07/08/09!

12/19/2009, 12:48 PM	#2
90GalFOWLR Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Quakertown, PA Posts: 131	I too am curious about this, my return pump (mag 9.5) has a HUGE filter pad on it and it wouldnt fit in the return section of my sump/fuge so I took it off.