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#1 kylie85

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 01:33 PM

Hi all,

I'm looking at getting a new filter system for my aqua one 980. What would u recommend?
Thanks in advance wink.gif

#2 kylie85

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 08:33 PM

no suggestions??? as mine doesnt have much life in it i think,high calcium isnt helping

#3 scottyhooton

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 08:36 PM

Go for the eheim cannister or something similar and you can't go wrong

#4 Robbotheyobbo

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 08:42 PM

yeah im with scotty, get a 2215 or 2217 and use the spray bar so you dont turn the tank into a whirl pool

#5 Anka

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 08:53 PM

what is an aqua one 980? 980L tank?

#6 kylie85

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 08:57 PM

Thanks guys appreciate it! I'm off to Perth on Wednesday so might have to go and keep them out!
Anka it's only 215L

#7 Anka

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 09:01 PM

Eheim 2215 would be perfect then. 2217 is a bit overkill unless you plan on over stocking it.

Vebas have great prices on eheim at the moment smile.gif

#8 Bowdy

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 09:03 PM

You can never over do filtration Anka. 2217 would be my choice

#9 kylie85

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 09:05 PM

Great thanks for your help! 😃

#10 kylie85

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 09:21 PM

What's the cleaning process like for these canisters?

#11 Anka

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 09:24 PM

Clean every couple of months (3-6).

I'd recommend putting loose filter media (e.g. noodles) in filter bags to make cleaning easier. Simply remove the media and wash it in a bucket of tank water.

They have filter pads (carbon, filter moss and sponges) that should be replaced regularly (carbon every couple weeks, filter moss every clean, and sponges once a year).

Cleaning is very simply smile.gif

(p.s. you can leave out the carbon to make it a little easier)

Edited by Anka, 02 December 2012 - 09:25 PM.


#12 kylie85

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 09:28 PM

Sounds great! Definately will bringing back one from Perth i think!

#13 Anka

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 09:30 PM

Stock up on a few of the filter pads etc. I'm thinking they will be a bit tough to find in TP.

Sponsors will likely ship, but it's better to have them spare than to run out when you need them!

P.S. I only have a working knowledge on them. I suggest having a chat to the staff at the store you visit. They will be able to better explain cleaning and scheduled maintenance smile.gif

#14 Bowdy

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 09:35 PM

The filter sponge doesn't need replacing unless its damaged and leave the carbon pad out. Only use the media and sponges. And filter wool and going on your stocking level every 6 months is plenty.

#15 kylie85

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 09:35 PM

Awesome thanks for your help Anka

#16 sydad

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Posted 03 December 2012 - 03:30 PM

QUOTE (kylie85 @ Dec 2 2012, 08:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
no suggestions??? as mine doesnt have much life in it i think,high calcium isnt helping


Sorry to appear dense kylie, but what has "high calcium" to do with the selection of a filter?

Syd.


#17 kylie85

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Posted 03 December 2012 - 04:01 PM

QUOTE (sydad @ Dec 3 2012, 03:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sorry to appear dense kylie, but what has "high calcium" to do with the selection of a filter?

Syd.


Well the last 2 yrs living up here in Tom price I have noticed extreme calcium build up on my filter and other parts.
Hence the reason why I want a filter upgrade. No harm in trying new things.

#18 Bowdy

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Posted 03 December 2012 - 04:35 PM

Just don't do what Anka did, he removed the brand new eheim media and replaced it with something half as good hehehe

But he is a good guy smile.gif

#19 Anka

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Posted 03 December 2012 - 04:43 PM

Haha yeh I'm a bit of a goose

#20 kylie85

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Posted 03 December 2012 - 06:05 PM

Hehe well I'm learning from the best then! 😜




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