HOB Mechanical Filter

[Oscar]

Originally Posted by hillegom

If you have a sump, then you could install a filter bag under the overflow.
If you add a HOB mechanical filter you would have to clean out the floss/sponge every 3 days or so to stop nitrate build up
How often do you change water? If you stir up the detrius, then siphon it out when you change the water.

This is a AIO tank. I have tried the bags which were difficult without an appropriate location for their attachment. I only stir up the detritus every couple of days so the filter might run for only 2 hours per session. I change about 15% of water every 2 weeks. When I do the water change I do siphon out detritus from one of the rear chambers.