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951socal
03-05-2013, 01:50 AM
Hey guys just pixkedbup thos filter for my fluval chi and removed the filter media inserted this nylon mesh after roughing itbupba bit with a saw blade

Then threw this air stone in it

Willbtuis be sufficent for my fresh water 5 gallon tank
Doing this to isolate brown algae growing on my plants

Plants will be movex to a 10 gallon aquascape setup soon probably tommorrow

rleahaines
03-05-2013, 05:36 AM
what are you using for light for the scrubber?

SantaMonica
03-05-2013, 10:28 AM
Welcome,

No, the bubbler needs to be below the screen.

951socal
03-05-2013, 03:12 PM
what are you using for light for the scrubber?

Desklamp with a cfl bulb
Too weak?

As for my air issue will a smaller stone solve my issue?

Will this even work in fresh water?

SantaMonica
03-05-2013, 08:14 PM
Probably needs a 23w CFL.

Any size stone, that can go under the screen.

Yes works in fresh.