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Showing posts with label aquarium filter. Show all posts

12/24/2011

Aquarium Pharmaceuticals RENA FilStar xP3 Canister Filter Review

Aquarium Pharmaceuticals RENA FilStar xP3 Canister Filter
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Rena/Mars Fishcare is the worst company I have ever dealt with. The customer service is a joke. If you can get someone to answer the phone or return your messages all they will do is make you jump through hoops until you are so frustrated you just give up. The whole time your fish suffer. I purchased an XP filter and it quit working after 2 weeks. You're better off spending your money on ANY OTHER FILTER.

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It?s no wonder the Rena Filstar xP canister filters received an industry recognition award for the best aquarium filter! Easy-to-use and extremely powerful with multi-stage filtration and bypass-free circulation, the Rena Filstar continues to raise the bar for the best possible aquarium filtration.Easy to Install: Adjustable Height inlet tube, fits even the deepest aquariums. Modular outlet system adjusts to any aquarium. 160 degree rotation of inlet/outlet nozzles.Easy to Use: Self-priming, easy start system. Unique one-step water shut-off and disconnect control lever. Easily accessible flow control from above tank level. Disposable filtration pouches for easy clean-up. Multi-use filtration baskets with handles for easy maintenance. Built in handles for easy carrying of filter during maintenance. Easily accessible impeller.Maximum Performance: Efficient 3-stage filtration: mechanical, chemical & Biological. Bypass-free: ensures complete water flow through the filter media. Maximum capacity baskets hold large amounts of filtration media. Long-life shaft will not degrade, even in salt water.Maximum Reliability: Unique anti-airlock system ensures continuous flow. Self-locking water shutoff system prevents accidental flow during maintenance. Rubber feet prevent slipping and dampen noise and vibration. Barbed nozzles and safety clips (included) ensure a water tight connection. Anti-overheating design protects motor if filter is clogged.

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12/03/2011

AquaClear 20 Powerhead 127 GPH UL Listed - AquaClear A585 Review

AquaClear 20 Powerhead 127 GPH UL Listed - AquaClear A585
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I love this pump so far. The Aquaclear 20 is perfect for a 29 gallon tank. Previous Penguin powerhead was awful. A pet store recommended and ordered the 660 for my 29 gallon tank. It was way too much power with no way to adjust the output. My fish were getting blown around the tank. Even worse was the vibration. Even tried rocks on top of the cover to stop the rattling. Down graded to 4 stars because the bubble valve doesn't adjust to a tiny amount of bubbles without spurting them out off and on again. You either get spurts or a LOT of bubbles. To be fair the Penguin air valve was fancier but didn't work any better.

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AquaClear 20 Powerhead 127 GPH UL Listed - AquaClear A585.

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10/05/2011

Whisper Ex70 Aquarium Power Filter Review

Whisper Ex70 Aquarium Power Filter
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I have 7 tanks set up all with power filters. Half of my power filter is tetra EX. They have been in this line of business for a long time and have been known to be reliable and trust worthy. Power filter that hang at the back of the tank are design for aquarium of 5 to 80 gallons. For tanks of 10 to 55 gallon I definitely would say power filter is the best type of filter for them. You should get a power filter that is rated twice the size of your tank and may be even up to 3 times if you have a lot of "living things" in your tank. So the EX 70 is perfect for 29 gallon tanks and reasonable for 48 gallon tanks. This filter uses 2 cartridges and there are some advantages for using 2. You can clean or replace one at a time and you still have the other one working for you.
Power filter performs three filtration functions, mechanical, chemical and biological filtration. Each type of power filter has its advantage and disadvantages and none is perfect for all three functions. The EX is good in mechanical and chemical filtration and is great for biological filtration. The chemical filtration is great if you use bio bag and added more chemicals inside the bag instead of using the sealed cartridge. The sealed cartridge is more expensive but easier to handle. The bio bag is more time consuming to use but you can add more and different types of chemicals and I think the mechanical filtrations is also better. (The carbon that comes with the bio bag is the same amount as in the seal cartridge and you should add a lot more chemicals to the bio bag and I like the Ammo-Carbon) Another advantage of the bio bag is if you need to remove the carbon for some medication you can just empty the chemical out of the bag and keep the bag for mechanical filtration. If you use the sealed cartridge you have to remove the whole cartridge and lost the mechanical filtration (or replace it with an empty bio bag).
The noise level of the EX is better than most other power filters. The best power filter especially in mechanical filtrations is Aqua Clear. Unfortunately Aqua Clear has one big disadvantage. It will not restart by itself after a power failure. You need a UPS (uninterrupted power supply used by computer system) to make sure if you lost power for a short period of time the Aqua Clear stays working. If you do not have an UPS using Aqua Clear is a big risk and if there is a power failure and you are away for a few days you may lost your whole tank.

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Simple setup and maintenance. Timestrip technology. Multi-density carbon filters. Exclusive rounded design.

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10/02/2011

Rena Filstar Canister Power Filter, 175 gallon Review

Rena Filstar Canister Power Filter, 175 gallon
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Searched long to find the right filter. These Bio filters with multiple chambers for media is the way to go with turtles. We have a female red ear slider about 7 inches front to back of shell (she was about the size of a silver dollar when we got her two years ago). She is very messy andthe in tank filter was just not handling it. This filter with fresh water and a good shell scrubbing of our baby has worked fine. We used to have to clean her tank and change water every week to keep her water from getting too filthy. This filter in a forty gallon aquarium has been set up for three months now and other than adding water as it evaporates and cleaning her rocks we haven't had to do anything else except feed her. We did clean out the filter once because she made a mess of some fresh aquatic plants we bought for her. She chewed up fifteen dollars worth of plants in just two days. She probably ate some but most of them were chewed and left floating. The filter clogged from all the plant material. But I can't blame the filter for that. The water is always crystal clear. She seems to love her environment now.

There is a couple of things to keep in mind when using the filter for turtles. The intake tubing inside the tank comes in sections that have to be pushed together. They tend to loose prime at the connections because turtle tanks are only about half full and some of the connections are above the water level. I had to glue them together to keep the prime. The filter has to absolutely be at least 16 inches below the tank bottom. I set ours on the floor and the tank on the top of a 29 inch high credenza. When priming remember to fill the tube with water with the filter hose valve in the off position (the instructions will explain). Make sure there are no air leaks and screw on the cap tightly on the prime hole when you are done priming. With no air leaks in the intake hose, the tank about half full or more and the top of the filter about 16 inches below the bottom of the tank when you lock the hoses in place which opens the valves the weight of the water in the intake hose should pull water through the intake tube to fill the filter and you should at this point have a prime. This should now let you turn the filter on without loosing prime and your tank should stay clean like ours for months. This filter has three cannisters and each cannister has two chambers. We are using the foam layers as they came with the filter, two large pore followed by two small pore foams filters in the first cannister (this is from the bottom of the filter to the top). The water moves around the cannisters to the bottom of the filter and is pulled up to the top. So the set up is from the bottom up. The second cannister we used for the biomass. We used the round pellets in the first (bottom) chamber with a mesh top (included), followed by the star biomass media in the second chamber (top). In the third cannister we used nitrate/nitrite (white amonia media) in the first chamber followed by a mesh and then charcoal media in the second chamber with a micron filter on top followed by another mesh. Then we placed the top on that and closed it. After about a month and a half we had the plant incident and had to clean the filter. I just rinsed everything out real good except for the biomass media which I lightly rinsed (you want to keep the bacteria that collects on the media because this helps eat the chemicals in the water and solids). I then replaced everything again and it has been working great since. They recommend changing the carbon every month but we haven't yet. They also recommend changing the nitrate/nitrite media every ten months, so we have a while to go. The micron filter needs to be changed also after a few months. I wouldn't change the foam unless it is clogged to the point were I can't get it cleaned out. It is only to collect solids and retain them till they decompose and are absorbed by the bacteria.

I think any multiple chamber filter would work as well. I am skeptical about anything below three chambers for turtles. One large turtle I think is the equivalent of a thousand fish in feces and pee (that's just my guess). This filter is rated for a much bigger tank but I think a smaller filter would not have worked for a turtle as large as ours. Turtles do grow fast and keep growing. They also live for forty years so get a large filter that will handle larger tanks. If you can afford it I would go for the XP4 which is bigger and rated for larger aquariums. For turtles I think multiple chambers are really important because they do not need oxygen in the water since they do not have gills but they do need clean water to stay healthy and they are super, super, mega super messy.

The biggest complaints I have read from turtle owners about filters is getting a prime. Remember, you can not have any air leaks in the intake tube or hosing. We are going to look for a solid tube that we can cut to use for our intake so we do not have connections above the water.

Cons: Only the tubing, It should be a solid piece that you cut to size instead of multiple small pieces you connect together. But then again this setup works fine for fish tanks since the level of the water would always be above the connections. For turtle tanks which are only filled a little above half way you need to glue the connections above the water or find a solid tube to use instead.

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Filstar xp3 canister power filter moves 350 u. s. gallons per hour. Ideal for use in aquariums up to 175 u. s. gallons. Includes Complete Inlet And Oulet Accessory Packs, Flexible Tubing, And Filtration Baskets With Separation Grids. Lever Provides Wate

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AquaClear 70 Powerhead 400 GPH UL Listed - AquaClear A570 Review

AquaClear 70 Powerhead 400 GPH UL Listed - AquaClear A570
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This powerhead is a great thing to have for your aquarium if the tank is between 55-90 gallons.It really packs a punch for its size, and has the capacity to move a lot of water fairly quickly.It can also be used in smaller aquariums too, because the waterflow on this powerhead is ADJUSTABLE (a feature that is rarely seen on other powerheads) - it can filter 300 g.p.h. or adjusted to filter only a trickle.So this can be a used in aquariums under 55 gallons too.

This also has another unique feature - a REVERSE-FLOW option - so the powerhead can also take water from close to the surface and move it through the gravel in the opposite direction.Whichever method of gravel filtration you prefer, this powerhead can accommodate you.

It comes with tubes that provide for the option of additional airation through the spout.So if you have a big aquarium loaded with oxygen hungry fish, these powerheads can provide lots of water surface agitation, water airation with bubbles, or you can just omit the bubbles entirely and stick with undergravel filtration only.

You can also buy attachable power filters to this separately - no need to invest in expensive poewr filters and powerheads separately - just buy this item and the attachable power filters and you're set for a powerhead / power filter in the same unit to clean up and polish your aquarium water.Look for the AQUA CLEAR Large Quick Filter and the Large Quick Filter Cartidges for this purpose.

I've been involved with aquariums for over 16 years, and this is one of the finest accessories for an aquarium I've ever had.If you're considering ornamental fish as a hobby, I heartily recommend this powerhead.It is powerful, quiet, and gives your options of reverse flow and adjustable waterflow.

Be advised on one thing - when the powerhead is operating in reverse flow, small fins like guppies can get stuck to the plastic grid from which water flows into the powerehead - and never escape.So this item is better suited to larger fish when using the reverse flow feature.But it's adjustability enables you to slow the waterflow to a trickle for a powerhead that does not promote too much water turbulation for smaller fish.

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AquaClear 70 Powerhead 400 GPH UL Listed - AquaClear A570.

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9/24/2011

ActiveAqua Submersible Water Pump 250 GPH Review

ActiveAqua Submersible Water Pump 250 GPH
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I have had this pump hooked up for a week, and it is pumping about 60 GPH, tops.Everything appears to be working properly, just a trickle of water.if you are looking for a 250 GPH pump, this might not be a good choice.

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250 Gallons Per HourRECOMMENDED FOR 25 GALLON RESERVOIR16 Watts / 120 VAC * Powerful mag drive construction. * Removable foam filters and impellers included. * Indoor / outdoor use. * Oil free / environmentally safe. * One year warranty

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9/22/2011

BioMax for Aqua Clear 30 and 150 Review

BioMax for Aqua Clear 30 and 150
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This product does NOT create cloudy water if used properly with the Hagen AquaClear filter. Its part of the filters 3 stage filtration system, why would anybody think it would CREATE cloudy water? The BioMax reduces ammonia and nitrate levels which are common causes of cloudy water. Saying it creates cloudy water is just absurd.

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Biological filter media for the Aqua Clear 30. (150)

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9/06/2011

Marineland C-220 Aquarium Canister Filter - up to 55 Gallon Review

Marineland C-220 Aquarium Canister Filter - up to 55 Gallon
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This filter is dysfunctional from the beginning.The primer does not work.The "in" and "out" flow valves are reversed (you would expect "out" to mean water out of the filter and into the tank, but no, it means "out" of the tank and into the filter; vice versa for the "in" valve).No matter how many times you pump the primer, you cannot get water to flow through from your tank and through the cannister.

Sending it back for a full refund.

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Revolutionary canister filter is the ideal choice for optimum aquarium 3-stage filtration. These sleek, stainless steel filters are specifically engineered for virtually no bypass. The three stages of mechanical, biological and chemical filtration are accomplished through easy-access stack n' flow filter trays and rite size S filter pads. Other amenities include a valve block for quick shut down and spill-free maintenance, a quick prime button for easy no-mess startup, and a complete package of filter-specific media included for instant setup.

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8/10/2011

Classic Whisper Power Filter 60 - up to 60 gallons - 330 gph Review

Classic Whisper Power Filter 60 - up to 60 gallons - 330 gph
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I have owned a whisper filter in the past and find them a superior product.So I was not hesitant to buy this one.The whisper does work better than most standard filter systems that come with aquariums these days. So thats why after 1 month I ditched the Aqueon filter system that came with the tank I purchased and switched to the Whisper filter.The only thing I would say that is negative is the sound... it isn't a whisper at all.. more like a water fall in your house.So if you find the sound of running water irritating this isn't the system for you.I find it soothing so it isn't a problem.

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The Classic Whisper 60 Power Filter is back! Quiet, economical filtration performance flows from each one. Energy-efficient designs feature low-wattage motors and adjustable flow control for any aquatic environmental requirements. Only 1 moving part makes maintenance simple. Bio-Foam cultivates and maintains biological filtration, while classic Bio-bag cartridges take care of chemical and biological filtration and change out in one step. For Freshwater and Saltwater Aquariums. Dual Bio-Bag design. Bio-Bags included. 13 1/2 in. x 4.5 in. x 7.5 in.

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7/22/2011

Emperor 280 Power Filter - up to 50 Gallon Review

Emperor 280 Power Filter - up to 50 Gallon
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I'm using this filter in a 35 gallon show-tank with a fairly large turtle, and it is hands down the best over-the-side style filter that I have come across. My old filter Tetra Whisper EX45 Filtration System wasn't cutting it so I replaced it with this one.

WHATADIFFERENCE!

For starters, the Marineland filter is much larger and the filters cartridges are much larger as well. The uptake tube is roughly twice as large and comes with an extension that allows it to draw water from near the bottom of my tank, where all the gunk is at. The previous Tetra filter could only get about half-way down.

The next improvement is the addition of a media tray which lets me put in more activated carbon or zeolite, or whatever depending on my needs. From my experience, this means that I don't need to change filters as frequently and I can have custom filtration right out of the box. With the Tetra filter, you can put in a biobag Whisper Bio-Bag Cartridge - Large - 12 pk. - Unassembled but I find the Marineland system more robust.

From more quantitative testing, I've found that the ammonia levels have stayed consistently low with this filter. With my old filter, ammonia levels were all over the place and it felt like I was declaring chemical war.

This unit is also pretty quiet and it hasn't had an impeller problems. I do find though, that you really need to prime it (fill it with water) before turning it on, otherwise you'll hear grinding sounds and it will take a long time for the water to start flowing, if at all.

At the price point, I don't think there's a better widely available filter than this.

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The Emperor 280 Filter is designed with advanced technology that effectively and efficiently provides all three necessary aquarium filtration elements - mechanical, chemical, and most importantly, biological filtration for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.The Heavy Duty Emperor Filter Cartridge provides superior mechanical and chemical filtration.Mechanical filtration traps solid debris like uneaten fish food and fish waste in the dense microfibers.For chemical filtration, each cartridge is packed with Black Diamond Premium Activated Carbon.The filter also includes a Refillable Filter Media Container that can hold an additional amount of Black Diamond Carbon, White Diamond Ammonia Neutralizing Crystals, Diamond Blend, or most other types of aquarium filter media.The patented BIO-Wheel is the undisputed best biological filter-the ideal culture site for the growth and proliferation of beneficial bacteria responsible for nitrification in aquatic environments. The BIO-Wheel never clogs and never needs to be replaced. The Emperor 280 Filter features a revolutionary two pump design. They send water in two different directions through the filter to provide balanced filtration. The Flow Pump routes water through the filter cartridge which provides mechanical and chemical filtration. The BIO-Pump pressurizes and send a stream of prefiltered water through the spray bar to power-drive the BIO-Wheel. The filter also features an adjustable Spray Bar Knob that can be turned up or down to change angle or water flow when feeding.As the spray-bar driven BIO-Wheel turns, it contacts water and air, providing the bacteria with oxygen they need to grow.Because it is a wet/dry biological filter the BIO-Wheel provides bacteria with as much as 30,000 time more oxygen that any underwater biological filtration.More oxygen means more bacteria working hard to keep your tank ammonia-free and sparkling clean.The Emperor 280 filter has a flow rate of 280 gph and is recommended for

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7/15/2011

New External 5 Stage Canister Filter Pump Fish Tank Aquarium Review

New External 5 Stage Canister Filter Pump Fish Tank Aquarium
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I was looking for a great filter for my 62 gallon saltwater tank and came across the setup. the price caught my eye for what it all does. So I went out looking to compare prices for the filter that I needed for my tank and this one stuck out the most. I've been using this Filter for a while now and it great not problems easy to setup and clean and great for the price. others run over $200 for what this does.

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Welcome to Best Choice Products. Do you want a clear and revitalizing aquarium tank? No Need to Look Further. We are proud to introduce to you this brand new Super Heavy Duty External Aquarium Canister Filter + 5 Stages Multi-Filtration 520 GPH included.Not only it fits ALL aquarium tanks, our External Aquarium Canister works great for marine reef aquariums such as saltwater coral, reef, and fish tanks
Purchase our External Canister for your aquariums to increase oxygen and wave movements for the most natural water-ecological environment and a cleaner tank. Watch your fishes and corals live more healthily and actively - bring the ocean into your aquarium!
Please read Instruction Manual completely before operating canisters and keep it handy for future references.
FEATURES:

Canister runs quietly and is extremely reliable
5 stage Multi-Layers Filtration
Quick release taps for easy cleaning
Fits any tanks, perform especially well for marine tanks.
Quality Fitting (Taps, Hoses & Spray bar included)
FREE WATER TRAY.
Super Filtration effect with built-in air pumped.
Cotton pads which hold bacteria & algae for easy cleaning
Multi-Filtration Eliminate Harmful Viruses, Parasites, Bacteria, and Algae
SPECIFICATIONS:

5 Stage Filtration
Power 35 Watt
Output 1500 L/H
110-120V60Hz
Max Flow Rate: 520 GPH
Max Tank Size: up to 150 gallon
Overall Dimensions: 18.5" (H) x 11" (D) x 11" (W)
All Hoses are included! Easy to set up and maintain
INCLUDES:

(1) FREE WATER TRAY.
(1) Filter Cask
(2) Heavy Duty Lock Buckles
(5) Filter Plastic Baskets
(1) Basket Cover
(1) Seal ring
(1) Pump Top Cover
(1) Water Circulation Valve
(2) Plastic Turning knoff
(8) Plastic Suction pads
(8) tube-clips
(1) Aperture tube stopper
(1) Aperture tube
(1) Elbow


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7/02/2011

Hagen AquaClear Power Filter 50 (200) Review

Hagen AquaClear Power Filter 50
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The Aquaclear power filters are the best in the market. These filters provide a HUGE surface area for an efficient biological treatment of the aquarium water. I own four of these filters and have been running continuously for more than three years! They are extremely quiet. I have experienced only two problems with these filters. First, the filters drain into the aquarium during power outages and will not restart on their own. Second, if not cleaned frequently the foam blocks will be pushed upwards and displace the cover. Overall, these are great filters and I would not replace them for another power filter.

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The Hagen AquaClear Power Filter is the best selling power filter available. Triple filtration offers superior biological, mechanical and chemical control capacities, all-in-one. Large surface foam and carbon inserts afford better filtration. The impeller provides a powerful water flow system that will remove organic toxins. A patented flow control feature, a basket to hold all filter media in one accessible place and a clear filter case for quick visual check of conditions; are all custom features that will make this filter simple to use. Included are: foam, carbon and BioMax media. Cut to fit precisely, the foam media will trap dirt and debris. The carbon used will efficiently remove organic compounds, dyes and medications. Biological colonies will be allowed to grow using BioMax, converting ammonia and nitrite to nitrate. There is a 2-year manufacturer's guarantee with this filter, making the AquaClear an excellent choice for your salt or fresh water aquarium. Aquaclear 20 (Mini): 100 gph for aquariums up to 20 gallons Aquaclear 30 (150): 150 gph for aquariums up to 30 gallons Aquaclear 50 (200): 200 gph for aquariums up to 50 gallons Aquaclear 70 (300): 300 gph for aquariums up to 70 gallons Aquaclear 110 (500): 500 gph for aquariums up to 110 gallons

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5/24/2011

Penguin Power Filter, 350 GPH Review

Penguin Power Filter, 350 GPH
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Did my research and people couldnt tell the difference from the Emperor 400. So i bought this since it's price tag was way cheaper than the 400.Ive been running this for about 2 months on my 75 gallon tank. I have an Oscar and they're messy eaters and leave particles in the water from some certain types of foods. The particles dissapear after 20 minutes due to the power filter's water gallon suction ratio.I completely love how silent it is. You need to fill the tank up to at least the waterfall lips of the filter so you wont hear the water splashing. Good good stuff here.

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All penguin bio-wheel power filters deliver simple, easy, 3-stage aquarium filtration without the hassle of air pumps, valve. Penguin filter maintenance is fast and easy and the bio wheel never needs replacing. Each Contains New Faster-Acting Black Diam

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5/20/2011

AquaClear 70 Aquarium Power Filter - 40 to 70 Gallon Review

AquaClear 70 Aquarium Power Filter - 40 to 70 Gallon
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Hi..if you are reading this and looking for a new or replacement filter, AquaClears are great. My 70 (300) is extremely quiet and my aquarium is crystal clear. Even though the filter comes with sponge, carbon and BioMax, you can set it up which ever way you want. The sponges can be washed in aquarium water to save a few dollars and maintain your biological filter. Cleans easily. The old number represented the gallons per hour. The new number represents the maximum size aquarium. Good luck.

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The Hagen AquaClear Power Filter is the best selling power filter available. Triple filtration offers superior biological, mechanical and chemical control capacities, all-in-one. Large surface foam and carbon inserts afford better filtration. The impeller provides a powerful water flow system that will remove organic toxins. A patented flow control feature, a basket to hold all filter media in one accessible place and a clear filter case for quick visual check of conditions; are all custom features that will make this filter simple to use. Included are: foam, carbon and BioMax media. Cut to fit precisely, the foam media will trap dirt and debris. The carbon used will efficiently remove organic compounds, dyes and medications. Biological colonies will be allowed to grow using BioMax, converting ammonia and nitrite to nitrate. There is a 2-year manufacturer's guarantee with this filter, making the AquaClear an excellent choice for your salt or fresh water aquarium. Aquaclear 20 (Mini): 100 gph for aquariums up to 20 gallons Aquaclear 30 (150): 150 gph for aquariums up to 30 gallons Aquaclear 50 (200): 200 gph for aquariums up to 50 gallons Aquaclear 70 (300): 300 gph for aquariums up to 70 gallons Aquaclear 110 (500): 500 gph for aquariums up to 110 gallons

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5/07/2011

Penguin BIO-Wheel 100 Power Filter - up to 20 Gallon Review

Penguin BIO-Wheel 100 Power Filter - up to 20 Gallon
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I got my fish tank in 1998 and had an older BioWheel filter. However it was pretty much DOA when I got it as the wheel didn't turn. I instead settled for an underground filter. However, the cartridge on that went bad last year (it always does every few months) and I forgot to replace it.

A few weeks ago I went to my Uncle's house. He's always been into fish tanks and I saw how clear his water was compared to mine. Being that I hadn't cleaned my tank in a while I figured I should revamp it when I got home. I thought maybe my filter needed replaced.

Upon my return home I cleaned the tank and bought this filter for $20 at Petsmart (Amazon is great but the $31 seems a bit high for this compared to what I got it for). It only took a few hours and my water suddenly looked as good as my Uncle's.

I also fixed the old filter, but this one works better. Sometimes I leave both of them on to provide extra oxygen. This filter has easy to change cartridges that need replaced about once a month or so. They'll probably set you back a bit, but based on this filter's performance so far I will definitely keep up the maintence.

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Join the millions of other demanding aquarists that have chosen Penguin filters with complete, 3-stage aquarium filtration to keep their aquarium clear, clean, and healthy. These Bio Wheel Aquarium filters are one of the best aquarium power filters for any aquarist. Check out these fantastic improvements to the already efficient Penguin line. A larger Bio-wheel means more area for nitrifying bacteria to grow, keeping your aquarium totally free of harmful ammonia and nitrites. Increased flow rates maintain optimum water circulation and insure proper Bio-wheel rotation. Adjustable mid-level intake strainer allows you to take aquarium water from mid-tank for complete circulation. The Penguin's all-new cover design and sealed motor dramatically reduces water noise while still maintaining optimum oxygenation. All Penguin filters use the handy Rite-Size filtration media cartridges so changing the filter is a snap. Penguin filter cartridges take care of all mechanical and chemical filtration in your aquarium and are extremely easy to replace. For complete, easy aquarium filtration for your aquarium, nothing works like a Penguin filter.

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5/02/2011

Hagen AquaClear Power Filter Mini 20 (100) Review

Hagen AquaClear Power Filter Mini 20
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Like the other reviewer mentioned, this filter isn't exactly silent.The impeller makes noise. Not noticeable when there's activity in the same room, but when the room is quiet you can definitely hear it.That being said, the filtration that this unit provides is EXCELLENT. My water is so clear I can see the warm-water currents coming out of my heater.Performs wonderfully, and I appreciate being able to dial-down the force of the filter....I have this one in my 10 gallon aquarium, and my fish didn't like the current at full blast.

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Product Description:
The Hagen AquaClear Power Filter is the best selling power filter available. Triple filtration offers superior biological, mechanical and chemical control capacities, all-in-one. Large surface foam and carbon inserts afford better filtration. The impeller provides a powerful water flow system that will remove organic toxins. A patented flow control feature, a basket to hold all filter media in one accessible place and a clear filter case for quick visual check of conditions; are all custom features that will make this filter simple to use. Included are: foam, carbon and BioMax media. Cut to fit precisely, the foam media will trap dirt and debris. The carbon used will efficiently remove organic compounds, dyes and medications. Biological colonies will be allowed to grow using BioMax, converting ammonia and nitrite to nitrate. There is a 2-year manufacturer's guarantee with this filter, making the AquaClear an excellent choice for your salt or fresh water aquarium. Aquaclear 20 (Mini): 100 gph for aquariums up to 20 gallons Aquaclear 30 (150): 150 gph for aquariums up to 30 gallons Aquaclear 50 (200): 200 gph for aquariums up to 50 gallons Aquaclear 70 (300): 300 gph for aquariums up to 70 gallons Aquaclear 110 (500): 500 gph for aquariums up to 110 gallons

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