Sponge prefilter on PH to save anemone

[C J Rodders]

I have a year old mature reef tank, 90g. I have just purchased new MH lights and now feel confident to introduce an anemone. I am so keen to get it right. I do not intend to add another dead anemone to the list. So, I understand that one of the main problems is the anemone becoming absorbed by the PH intakes. I read that I should fit 'sponge prefilters for the PH's. Where can I get these sponges? I certainly have not spotted them at my local LFS. Should I expect to make up my own? Do they affect the power of the PH? Can you suggest any other ideas that will ensure success for the anemone that I wish to purchase?I will be interested to hear from you if you even suggest staying clear of anemones. With thanks, C J

 

[Anonymous]

most decent lfs's sell a wide variety of sponge prefilters-from cylinders to sheets you can cut and shape.look in the parts areas for magnum filters and wet dry overflow boxes.

hth

 

[danmhippo]

What PH do you have? The make and the model.

Also try checking petwarehouse.com, they carries a variety of dry goods and chances are you will find them there.

 

[C J Rodders]

Danmhippo,
Thanks for the response. I live in the UK and the MH are European and not familiar with you in the USA, I think. They are 'Arcadia Series 3', they have 2 x 250w MH + 2 actinic tubes. Also, Petwarehouse is not a store in this country. We still live in the backwoods in the UK when it comes to quality LFS. Most outlets are small businesses attached to a Garden Store. Anyway, I will check out the LFS for the Sponge Prefilters unless you guys can give me any further info on keeping the anemone live and well.
Thanks,
C J

 

[Anonymous]

try a store that specializes in pond filters-the spongy foam blocks used as biomedia should do fine-eheim and fluval also make filter material you can cut,and should be readily available in the u.k.

 

[C J Rodders]

Thanks for the tip. I will check it out this week. I am familiar with your recommended brands.
Keep responding with other ideas for a secure system in keeping anemones safe and well.
C J