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  1. sisko

    Can the mechanical filter remove nutrients?

    :lol: Last time when I emptied the tank I ripped it out and since than only a few suction cups holding it in place. I was planning to replace it just hasn't happened jet. Same time I've replaced half of the sponges to sintered glass too :) Thanks for your answers!!
  2. sisko

    Can the mechanical filter remove nutrients?

    Hi ceg, Thank you for your answer!! I really have to sort out my CO2 injection than. I thought I did it, but obviously it's not good enough. The poly pads don't cost me much, I got them from ebay (100 for £10 I think). Now I know what I want for xmas! A CO2 reactor and a big-big external...
  3. sisko

    Can the mechanical filter remove nutrients?

    Hmm. I have a few question if you don't mind? :D Can this waste deposit on the leafs? That would explain why some older leafs look unhealthy and dark. Is this waste producing traceable to unbalanced nutrient levels or general plant health? Will this level ever drop once everything settled down...
  4. sisko

    Can the mechanical filter remove nutrients?

    I like my water superclean so I'm using not 1 but 3 white filter pads in the Juwel filter every week. 3 in the same time :lol: Sometimes I change it after a few days. Don't know why is it so dirty, I have low bio-load. Am I removing only the bad things or some good stuff as well?
  5. sisko

    Eheim universal vs Eheim Compact+?

    Thank guys! I think I'll go for the compact then. :D
  6. sisko

    Eheim universal vs Eheim Compact+?

    Does anyone have any of these pumps? I'm thinking about to get one but can't decide. The compact+ is cheaper, smaller and more powerful (on paper) but the universal somehow looks more reliable to me. Maybe because of the size. :) I have a Newjet pump which supposed to pump out 1200 lph, the...
  7. sisko

    JBL SintoMec

    So is the SintoMec itself perfectly fine?
  8. sisko

    JBL SintoMec

    Hi all! I have replaced the sponges to JBL SintoMec in my rio 180 filter. My question is can I get rid of the nitrate and/or the carbon sponges? I'm not sure if the rings will completely remove all nitrates and chemicals. Advice please!
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