Episode 24: Aquarium Filtration Hang on Back Mods

Published: Jan. 12, 2018, 2:12 a.m.

In this episode, Cory and Joel cover many ways to upgrade and modify one of the most common filters used by everyone with a fish tank: hang on back filters.  The Real Fish Talk team cover everything from simple mods like adding sponges and replacing cartridge systems, to converting hang on back filters for saltwater use.  You’ll learn everything you need to take a hang on back out filter of the box and upgrade it into a powerhouse of filtration for your fish tank!

Also covered in this podcast, Cory explains the feature comparisons of the Aquaclear and Tidal filters, a new African Cichlid recently discovered: Metriaclima Koningsi, Joel’s Chaeto-algae refugium, and exactly what does carbon and products like Purigen filter out?  Tune-in for great advice, some stories, and an in-depth comparison review of the two best hang on back fliters on out there so the next time you’re ready to set up filtration on an aquarium, you’ll be ready to turn your hang on back filter from good to amazing!