should you spray out spunge mechanical filter?

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jweb1369
 
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okay so I went to homedepot and they did not have silicone I either. I did however find Aquamend, which is for underwater use. But failed to state whether or not it was aquarium safe. What chemicals should I be aware of????


jweb1369
 
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Whats a good cheap power head for my DIY canister filter??


gumbii
 
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how many GPH do yo want...???


get the azoo from www.drsfostersmith.com ... i got the 600gph one for my UGJ system...


jweb1369
 
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That has an intake hookup??


jweb1369
 
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Okay wait im confused... nvm the pump pumps through the filter not out of it, haha okay nvm.


jweb1369
 
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yea i think i'll go with the 158 gph. That should be fine for canister filter right?


gumbii
 
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by gumbii

um... sure... lol...


jweb1369
 
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No really.. I have no idea. So is that alright for it????


jweb1369
 
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oh and can you tell me what size hose i need to buy to hook up to it? because im not that great of a handy man and not good at fittings.


gumbii
 
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by gumbii

5/8" i think... but with that slow rate, you could get like 1/2' clear tubing...

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