Fs: Aqua Genie - A Self Cleaning Filter *sold*
#21
Posted 02 May 2007 - 08:18 PM
i bought 2 of these for my 6x2x2 which houses about 60 fish on the weekend and all i can say is wow what a filter..
it cleaned up my tank in no time flat and has cut my cleaning time down by 90 % at least.
I ve told danny that i would submit some before and after photos along with a report on his web site and when i get time will post the photos up here so that those who havent seen the filter or the demo will get an idea of what they are and how they work.
i would recommend these to anyone , they the best filters i have used in the 10years i been keeping fish and the price is very competitive imo.
cheers Brad. 8) 8) 8)
#22
Posted 02 May 2007 - 08:30 PM
#23
Posted 03 May 2007 - 12:01 PM
Daniel
#24
Posted 03 May 2007 - 07:51 PM
#25
Posted 13 May 2007 - 06:47 PM
Daniel
#26
Posted 13 May 2007 - 06:55 PM
ill let every1 know how they go in my tanks
#27
Posted 17 May 2007 - 08:31 AM
Does the aqua genie clean all the poo off the bottom of the tank?
#28
Posted 17 May 2007 - 09:54 AM
I have one in my grow out tank which I am trying, I will give you my honest feedback when it has been going for a while.
Tony
#29
Posted 17 May 2007 - 10:18 AM
#30
Posted 01 June 2007 - 02:03 PM
The filter is quite expensive compared to a sponge filter which I use in most tanks. The grate on the front of the aqua genie will not stop small fry from getting into the filter, possibly need to fit a flywire mesh over it for that purpose. I like the air curtin effect and the current it gives.I found the quality of the filter itself good but the quality of the fittings very poor. My siphon tube broke at the join where you can split it, however this made it to short to be any use in my setup. I replaced it with a hose from bunnings. This also cut out the need for the tape to break the siphon as that was also a poor solution to breaking the siphon action as the tape only lasts a couple of times befor needing replacement. I that the tape will be replaced in the future with a valve.
The selling point of this filter is the cleaning out system, however I found it to be of little difference to a quick syphon of the dirt from a normal bare bottom tank. The sponge itself only needs a good rinse out every couple of months.
After a full run I can give you a better idea of how it stacked up in keeping the tank clean but inital impressions tell me the units are not worth the extra money they cost.
Hope that helps
Tony
#31
Posted 01 June 2007 - 02:24 PM
#32
Posted 01 June 2007 - 03:43 PM
I'd like to see a comparision done between this unit and a canister by measuring the ammonia/nitrite/nitrate levels using the same size tanks. If levels are controlled more efficiently by removing waste rather then waiting for it to breakdown then Aqua Genie will be in a class of its own.
Dazza
#33
Posted 01 June 2007 - 04:22 PM
Andy - you must have some fine eyesight being able to see bacteria lol - because you cannot see it doesnt mean it isnt there, though I do know what you are trying to say and I have difficulty believing that a smooth marble surface could hold much good bacteria.
Tonys' comments resemble my first impressions at the demo - simply being able to remove waste easily does not merit the extra cost IMO. Squeezing out media in a filter is easy.
Pete
#34
Posted 05 August 2007 - 10:11 AM
Daniel
#35
Posted 23 August 2007 - 08:44 AM
http://www.abc.net.a...xt/s2007173.htm
#36
Posted 23 August 2007 - 09:34 AM
#37
Posted 23 August 2007 - 03:54 PM
#38
Posted 31 August 2007 - 03:10 PM
Aimee
#39
Posted 26 January 2008 - 03:20 PM
Some new reviews have been posted here, http://www.aqua-deco...;products_id=30
Daniel
#40
Posted 20 April 2008 - 07:11 PM
Daniel
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