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       Fluval U4 Filter Media Question
       By: Stu4648 Date: September 23, 2014, 2:12 am
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       I am planning on no longer using carbon routinely in my Fluval
       U4 Filter as the tank is planted and it is not really needed. I
       have some spare if I ever need it. Is it worth replacing it with
       anything? I was thinking about just running the standard foam
       cartridge and Fluval Biomax media or would it be worth cutting
       some finer filter floss to make use of the space vacated by the
       carbon cartridge.
       I will likely try both just to see although I imagine fine
       filter floss if it is anything like the polishing pads in my
       Fluval 406 will likely be clogged in 5mins and slow the rate of
       flow in the filter.
       #Post#: 387--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Fluval U4 Filter Media Question
       By: GaryJewett Date: September 23, 2014, 6:44 am
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       I run 2 U-4s on my 55 gallon and I was going to stop using the
       carbon pads also. I was going to just double up the sponge
       filters and let the bacteria and water changes do their work.
       The 2 U-4s keep the tank really clean
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       Re: Fluval U4 Filter Media Question
       By: Stu4648 Date: September 24, 2014, 1:01 am
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       I do not use the Fluval foam pads, the ones I have are a bit too
       thick to double up but it could be a good solution if I ever go
       back to the Fluvals. I think I might just see how it goes with
       the biomax and the foam pads by themselves. If the biomax does
       not get too gunked up I might just stick at that. If it does end
       up letting too much through then I will try some additional
       filter floss and maybe rinse them out every two weeks rather
       than once a month.
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