Fluidized bed filter? Good or bad? need info!!

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by BB23, Sep 3, 2007.

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  1. BB23

    BB23 Astrea Snail

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    Does anyone have any experience with pentair's Fb300 fluidized bed filter? I'm looking into using this as my main filtration. Is this product more for fish only tanks, or reef tanks? Any information about this product would help me a ton. I've looked at past posts and really didn't see any info about it...

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  3. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    I use a Red Sea Merlin fluidize filter but I would never use it as my only one. I have three of these running but I put carbon in one and phosphate remover in the other one. I started looking into using them after I seen large public aquariums using them in there shark tanks. If it can keep that much water clean then I know it will help my tank.
     
  4. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    I ran a tank for a yr or two with the Red sea Fluid bed filtration and My oldest son ran his for 5 yrs it works very well.. Not sure about the brand you mentioned ? but I'd guess they are like same deal oth do the same thing.