Hang on Back Filter and Maximizing Potential

KHow

KHow

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Currently I am running an Eshops 75 HOB skimmer and it works awesome! I am also running a HOB power filter that came with the tank....a 36 bow front. Two power heads provide nice current as well. My question is this, is there a way or even a need to maximize the power filters performance? I.e. Remove the filter medium and go to a ceramic type? Bio balls? It's small, but macroalgae?

As it is, it filters well but accumulates green slime... I am wondering if this is detrimental to my tank health, the slime. I clean it regularly but still wonder?....I remember the guy at my LFS saying something about how they build up junk and are not great for my tank.

I know a refugium is preferred but can I stay away from building one by a DIY hack?
 
KHow

KHow

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I just watched a video that showed pretty much what I was looking for....the guy had filled his aqueon hob with filter medium like scrubbies and was planning on switching to ceramic. I am guessing that the first mechanical filter ( white fibre) is what needs to be cleaned every so often and the bio media stays in and grows beneficial bacteria?
 
jay0705

jay0705

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Bacteria will grow on anything. Filter media is just convenient for it. I change my media maybe 1 every 6months. Alternative between cartridges. I clean the filter it self more
 
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