can I use this Loving Pets Acurel ALV2252 Carbon Bag, 52-Pound bag in combination with 70 pounds of sand in my pond sand filter system?
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I believe you should be able to use the carbon in combination with your sand filtration system. We have been using it in our filtration system for our turtle tank and they are very sensitive to pollutants. The carbon and the combination of the other specific items we use in the filtration system work very well and keep the ph balance where ut needs to be.
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I used in 60 gal tank, I think no problem used on pond, it work very good on my 60 gal tank water fitter.
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If I remember correctly, I think we used the small pebbles instead of sand.The base is pretty big so you would probably need 2 small to medium size bags.Our grandkids love it !
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Zeosand is used at a rate of 1/2 of normal filter sand! So, if your filter calls for 50 lbs of sand, use 25 lbs of Zeosand! It is far and away the BEST filter medium you will find! And I mean CRYSTAL CLEAR water!!!!!
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We used 8 pounds of course multi-colored gravel. This is probably the best acrylic 5 gallon unit. The key is to change the filter often (we use Tetra Whisper Unassembled Bio-Bag Cartridges to save money) Keep the water 1/2 inch from the top to maximize flow and add aeration for O2.
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You should be able to find filter and media att your local pet store, it has three trays so I got a roll of bonded filter pad and cut to fit, also get media bags or "socks" to put charcoal or whatever in. Make sure you sandwich the bags in each tray with pads. and be gentle with plastic fittings,easy to strip threads,,good luck,,,,the trays are identical so don't worry about how they stack in canister, but make sure they lock together tight or lid won't lock.
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Yes. That's what I have and use this system on. Start with 5 40lbs bags if salt so you don't get it too salty where you taste it.
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I'm not sure what you mean by a 77lb pump Brant, but if your sand filter holds 100lbs of regular sand , you will only need 50lbs of zeosand. If it holds 150lbs of regular sand you will need 75lbs of zeosand, and so on. The bottom line is whatever amount of regular sand your filter takes, you'll only need half of that amount of zeosand. It's more expensive but in my opinion it's well worth it. Just be sure to follow the directions for the zeosand. That is ....backwash it several times before you put it on filter. Hope this helps...................FG
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It calls for 55 pounds of sand, but we put a 50 pound bag of pool filter sand in and it works just fine. There is a fill line inside of the pump and 50 pounds of sand went above the minimum fill line. I found a bag of pool filter sand was at the local hardware store for $10.
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My filter takes the large bags, not medium. I think any similar size filters would probably work but these filters are a very good value on Amazon--much cheaper than purchasing in my local pet store.
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i use them with my canister filter its in a mesh bag i put on bag in with my carbon bags seems to be fine i just use it a a precautionary thing. i still do normal water changes and everything else.
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Fine grade filter sand for filter -- hardware stores or pool store ..& ..Pool salt this uses about 175lbs ...pool stores -- home depot -- Lowes --Walmart -- AND ENJOY!! it great suoer low maintance
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Not sure BUT the normal filter is about 6-8" dia. and about 9-10" long and its a paper type filter then it has a foam filter you put on for waterI don't see why a dust bag wouldn't work over the regular filter...
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Looks like you can find the filter bag conversion at Amazon Maytronics Dolphin (Nautilus and Triton) Filter Bag Conversion Kit 99954305-RK1
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I think you'd have to keep it in a dry place. I use it for a 55g turtle tank indoors, and it works great. But I think for the price you could do better on outdoor "pond" filters.
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I think a 13 gallon bag would fit (might be a little short), although I don't use a bag in it. Since it's for recycling, no bags allowed!
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If you mean by using the same amount and having it in two bags instead of one larger bag. Yes, definitely. I have done this many times; as at times two of the smaller quantities are on sale cheaper than a large bag. As long as there is room in the sump or filter bag you are fine. But if you happen to be talking about spliting a larger bag in half I suppose you could but you would have to find an incredibly fine mesh bag to do this in. Of course if you place the bag in the filter sock as I do, then I think the risks of having the medium floating loosely would be far less.
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Sorry. I do not know. Try calling the company (516) 876-8643. They manufacture the bag so they should know which units are compatible with that bag.