davidtcb1
Aquarium Advice Activist
I currently have 2 Emperor 400s on my 75gallon community tank. I use two of the brand name filter insert cartridges in each (the blue ones that have carbon inside). I also use one of the plastic "snap together" cartridges in one side of each filter. I just use generic white filter media/floss type stuff that you buy in bulk in each of these. I've really been able to tell the difference in water clarity and have to do water changes less frequently since I started using the additional mechanical media.
My question...do you think I could use two of these in each filter (double what I have now) and stop using the much more expensive filter cartridges and get the same results? I would be losing the carbon, but have read that's not that big a deal - especially on a tank like this that's been established for three years. Those 4 pack Emperor cartridges get pricey!
Opinions?
My question...do you think I could use two of these in each filter (double what I have now) and stop using the much more expensive filter cartridges and get the same results? I would be losing the carbon, but have read that's not that big a deal - especially on a tank like this that's been established for three years. Those 4 pack Emperor cartridges get pricey!
Opinions?