( 11 reviews )
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Posted: Jun 19 2009
I highly reccommend this product you can't beat it for the price.It is a little tricky to set up however it is worth the effort.I have it installed on a 30 gallon tank. you need to get the pro filter because of the bio-wheels. Necesary for biological filtration. I have had the filter for over a year. I change the chargoal every 2 months. the foam sleeve will last through several cleanings if rensed properly. I have read negative reviews sounds like the directions were not followed. Be shure and follow the directions. You should have no problem.
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Posted: Apr 6 2009
Bought two of these for a turtle pond, and completely regret it. I have now replaced the magnetic impellers in both filters as least twice. The problem is that charcoal from the container leaks out and gets trapped in the impeller and destroys it. Buy an XP3 instead. It's a much better product.
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Posted: Feb 11 2009
I've had this filter installed on a 55-gallon aquarium for over 12 years, without a day of difficulty. It took a bit of effort to set up, but it was not an impossible task. I also installed the quick-connects, which added time to the installation, but are entirely worth it come changing time. It takes me about 10 minutes to clean this filter, and I do it maybe 5 times per year. I don't have any trouble keeping the lid on the media container as long as the sponge sleeve is replaced, and it is put in the canister before filling with water. I have replaced the seals and gaskets once at minimal cost. The sponge sleeve is inexpensive to replace and lasts years if handled with care. I also have a coarse sponge installed on the tank end of the intake tubes, which gets rinsed out bi weekly, and 2 bio-wheels on an in-tank pump with a sponge on the intake. My aquarium is heavily planted (need to thin regularly) with a medium to low population of medium to large fish. I also have a 10+year-old HOT Magnum on a smaller tank, and it too performs extremely well. I have never used another filter for this aquarium, because I have never needed to.
