quick q on mag drive prefilters - Aquarium Advice

dropped · 07-19-2004, 01:15 PM

i'm going to be running a mag9.5 in my sump into a scwd. do i need to use the mag drive prefilter that comes with it? reason i ask is because it dosen't fit in the return area i built!

thanks

fishfreek · 07-19-2004, 03:08 PM

If you can get it to fit I would use it. The reason is that it will help filter the water going into the pump and thru the sqwd. Over a few weeks time you will see the prefilter get fairly dirty and you can just imagen how your impellers and the sqwd's internal components would be after prolonged exposure to that.

Anemoneman · 07-19-2004, 04:02 PM

At the very least use the strainer attachment. That will keep the big chunks out.

scuba_steve · 07-19-2004, 07:35 PM

got to ask where you guys buy your mag drives that they give you a sponge filter ive bought 3 (7/9.5/24)and never got one kinda wierd if ya ask me ?!?!?!

Bearfan · 07-19-2004, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scuba_steve

got to ask where you guys buy your mag drives that they give you a sponge filter ive bought 3 (7/9.5/24)and never got one kinda wierd if ya ask me ?!?!?!

Me neither.

dropped · 07-20-2004, 01:57 AM

i don't have a sponge filter...all i have is a prefilter that's a plastic strainer type thing.

[acronym:c2c712d506="By the way"]BTW[/acronym:c2c712d506] i got it to fit!! thanks

fishfreek · 07-20-2004, 09:56 AM

I get mine online. Last one I got was from captivereeefs I belive. Or was it captiverasedcorals? I cant remember. Either are great guys to work with.

fishstixs05 · 07-20-2004, 12:09 PM

I just got a mag drive 9.5 off of big als (59.99) and you have to buy the sponge separately. I was scanning throung the website before I ordered and saw the sponge part, and bought it.

fishfreek · 07-20-2004, 12:25 PM

Thats crazy. You gotta order the sponge seperate? I have always seen it come in the box with the pump and strainer. Maybe one of our sponsors can chime in on this as to when they are included from the factory and when they are not.

Bearfan · 07-20-2004, 01:43 PM

Both of mine from Big Al's didn't have the sponge.

07-19-2004, 01:15 PM	#1
dropped Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 42 Images: 1	quick q on mag drive prefilters i'm going to be running a mag9.5 in my sump into a scwd. do i need to use the mag drive prefilter that comes with it? reason i ask is because it dosen't fit in the return area i built! thanks

07-19-2004, 03:08 PM	#2
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	If you can get it to fit I would use it. The reason is that it will help filter the water going into the pump and thru the sqwd. Over a few weeks time you will see the prefilter get fairly dirty and you can just imagen how your impellers and the sqwd's internal components would be after prolonged exposure to that. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

07-19-2004, 04:02 PM	#3
Anemoneman Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 1,001 Images: 16	At the very least use the strainer attachment. That will keep the big chunks out. __________________ Mark

07-19-2004, 07:35 PM	#4
scuba_steve Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: chicago Posts: 2,151 Images: 11	got to ask where you guys buy your mag drives that they give you a sponge filter ive bought 3 (7/9.5/24)and never got one kinda wierd if ya ask me ?!?!?! __________________ good luck keith

07-20-2004, 09:56 AM	#7
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	I get mine online. Last one I got was from captivereeefs I belive. Or was it captiverasedcorals? I cant remember. Either are great guys to work with. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

07-20-2004, 01:57 AM	#6
dropped Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 42 Images: 1	i don't have a sponge filter...all i have is a prefilter that's a plastic strainer type thing. [acronym:c2c712d506="By the way"]BTW[/acronym:c2c712d506] i got it to fit!! thanks

07-20-2004, 12:09 PM	#8
fishstixs05 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: May 2003 Location: El Dorado Hills, CA Posts: 458 Images: 14	I just got a mag drive 9.5 off of big als (59.99) and you have to buy the sponge separately. I was scanning throung the website before I ordered and saw the sponge part, and bought it. __________________ In the Sacramento Area, join Marine Aquarium Rountable of Sacramento at www.marineaquarist.org or the Sacramento Aquarium Society at www.sacramentoaquariumsociety.org

07-20-2004, 12:25 PM	#9
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	Thats crazy. You gotta order the sponge seperate? I have always seen it come in the box with the pump and strainer. Maybe one of our sponsors can chime in on this as to when they are included from the factory and when they are not. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

07-20-2004, 01:43 PM	#10
Bearfan Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marquette, MI Posts: 3,554 Images: 45	Both of mine from Big Al's didn't have the sponge. __________________ 75 gal w/ 75 gal sump, 25 gal fuge with Chaeto and 25 gal frag - 4x65 PC w/ Moonlite on the main tank, 2x20W PC on the fuge, 4x20W PC on the frag 72 Gal Bowfront Planted w/ 2x65 PC and 40W T8

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