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#1 kassysimon

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Posted 04 April 2015 - 08:25 PM

Hi guys.

I want to build a UGJ system for a 10 foot frontosa tank.

Does anyone have any first hand experience setting one up?

Thanks.


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#2 MrLeifBeaver

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Posted 13 April 2015 - 03:16 PM

To reply to this from so long ago, what does the UGJ achieve?

And also, has anyone sent you a PM to help you, as I can see no replies to this question?



#3 kassysimon

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Posted 13 April 2015 - 04:31 PM

It serves to create circulation which starts at the bottom of the tank and cycled upwards and in turn reduces the amount of matter from settling onto the gravel allowing it to be picked up by the filter which then in turn reduces maintenance.
Best when used with a coast-to-coast style overflow and sump.
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#4 MrLeifBeaver

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Posted 14 April 2015 - 02:15 PM

Well there is another discussion on a similar issue here http://www.perthcich...showtopic=60529maybe that will help?

I like using a Bubble curtain to create a circular flow, but I dont have a 10' tank, you might need a little more power.

 

So sorry I can't help, hopefully another person will see this topic and reply.



#5 kassysimon

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Posted 14 April 2015 - 07:10 PM

Thanks



#6 Spiesie

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Posted 16 April 2015 - 04:57 PM

Hi,

 

I have no clue on how to set one of these up. To be honest the first time I heard about it was when I read your question. :lol:

 

Anyways, Have you done a quick google?

I found a few DIY tutorials on setting them up. Joey from "The king of DIY" youtube channel came up first in my search and he explained the process well. Maybe watch that and other youtube clips if you haven't already.

 

Sorry I couldn't be more help.

 

Would be cool if you can keep us up to date on your experience setting it up and how effective it is. I am always interested in making maintenance easier. ;)

 

Cheers,



#7 Westie

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Posted 17 April 2015 - 03:20 PM

Are you talking about a powerhead at the top of an Under-Gravel Filter?

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#8 Leigh

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Posted 17 April 2015 - 04:08 PM

I beleieve the return is actually 'below gravel' , not suction.

#9 kassysimon

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Posted 17 April 2015 - 06:56 PM

I beleieve the return is actually 'below gravel' , not suction.

Yep.

 

Below gravel return.



#10 fuggers

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Posted 17 April 2015 - 08:43 PM

i tried this a while back by putting the return pipe from my cannister filter through a ug filter. didnt think it did much. pulled the ug filter out because i found it easier to get the gunk during water exchanges when its setted on the gravel






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