my 32 gal tank crapped out. any advantage to replacing with 44 gal without changing anything else?
1549049
Yes, if you have the room. The larger tank will lower the cycle rate of your pump.
1549050
Your pump will run a little less but your pressure switch and how much air pressure you put in the tank before installation will determine the water pressure. The lower the pressure the less wear and tear on your pipes. If you have setup questions the company's website has helpful installation video's and advise on types of pressure switches and how much air pressure to put in the tank for each switch.
177444
One drop in services a 40 gallon tank for me. However. A smaller system such as yours will not be harmed with one drop in it will just be extra fresh and pleasant to clean up. Basically y one drop in per application is the rule.
1643007
I broke mine as well and haven't used it since. I will say after I stopped using it my SPS and LPS corals started to grow faster. I now use a protein skimmer and a gfo reactor and my tank is doing better than ever.
245875
You need to replace the sponges IMMEDIATELY with a better filter medium. Look through the reviews and you will find what to use. Otherwise this is a great, quiet little filter for very small aquariums.
2106618
Yes, very well! I have a 55 gal and its the best thing ive ever done for my tank. Plenty, but not too much for a 40 gal
2249279
Yes, this is a replacement for the filter/fountain. It won't include the clear basket that sits on top. Your tank should have a one year warranty from fluval. I've dealt with them before to replace a part on another tank and they were extremely helpful and fast on shipping. Might be worth a call.
577592
Yes. I have however heard that the plastic connectors have a tendency to break. If your going to use these make sure it's hooked up outside the tank so you can replace it easily
1259753
when i replaced my pump, i disassembled the old one. it was one ugly mess in side the tank. i think i would unpluging the pump amd pouring some bleach in one of the unused, caped holes on the top of the tank. let it set for 20 minutes and plug the pump back in and flush the tank. i don't think the pump would be hurt by the bleach if you flush it with clean water. but to take that thing apart and clean it will, will turn your stomach. you then have to get it back together.
1777486
My best recommendation is to use a stabilizer in the tank so you don't have to replace it. If you need to drain it you can use a small hand pump (not electric)
852949
I also have the same question. Installed the recall kit and flush performance now sucks. The valve is leaking a little anyway, so I was thinking about replacing the entire tank. Really don't want to have to install the recall kit again. Seems like the manufacturer should have started making new tanks with improvements to prevent the need for the recall kit alterations. If anyone has purchased the new tank, and can confirm that is does or does NOT need the recall kit, please let us know. Thanks.
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No, add it to current water. You may want to do a partial water change after everyone is better, but not now. NEVER take all the water out of your tank because you are removing the good bacteria you established when cycling your tank.
599752
i don't really understand your quandary , but yes if the tank is larger i would get the lg aqueon filter and get the filters separately and rinse them frequently to maintain a cleaner tank.
1045506
Its depends of the size or the aquarium and number of fishes. Don't believe the company, I use to replace maybe each 3-4 month and some components do not have to be replace, only wash them. Regards!!!
242330
Hi, not sure I can help you as I do not have a 72 gallon tank. I think mine is 45 gallon
1972004
Sure, but you'll be operating it at capacity and that might lower the life expectancy of the heater. I used two to reduce the load on just one big one and if one does go out, the other can carry the load until I get a new one. My tank is a marine tank, it might not be as big a deal for fresh water. Hope that helped.
1726127
Twin 30 or 40 gal tanks with an automatic change-over regulator would be a pretty good working arrangement. Keep in mind, the bigger the tanks the heavier they are when you take them in to get filled. ;-)
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No. That would be pointless anyway since a tank doesn't last that long. Just buy a butance refill cylinder and you are good to go. This has proven a handy little device for me.