Using Internal Filter As A Pre-filter For External Filter Options

[leochm]

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Hi All

I read this post by jhansolo that was posted quite long ago. Just like to find out, is it a
common practise to use an internal filter as a pre-filter to the external filter. How do you know whether
the internal mechanical filter is suitable for your external filter. Curently, im using a eheim 2213 ext. filter with an pump output of 440l/h. If i want to attach a internal filter, should i get one with a higher pump output?
The reason i ask is because when i tried attaching one of my old jebo internal filters to my 2213, it seems like the flow rate is kind of slower as compared to when im using the internal filter on its own. Has anyone face the same problem before.
Please advised.

Thanks in Advanced
leochm

[Kinder]

I gave another shot ....i think i know what you mean. But dont u have to run the internal filter initially just to help the 2213 to prime? and what happens if you dont stop the internal filter and keep running it too....any disadvantages? and 1 final question since you use this setup to separate mech filteration from 2213, so do still use the ceramic rings in 2213?

thanks
kinder