Hearing bad things about the filter? And lighting? I heard the filter sucks and the lights tend to either burn out or the switch quits? Honest opinion
1978855
Never had any issues with the lighting burned out and the filter isn't as great as a 3 stage filter. This one is a simple solution to filtering the tank but does cycle the water well. The biggest issue is actually how fast the water runs out due to evaporation; which can cause the filter not to reach water. I had to refill the water twice a day.
1978856
We have only had ours for two weeks...the tank is so murky as the filter really only pulls water from the very surface (not lower in the tank). The light onyl comes on sporadically. Seems like bad quality to me.
1978857
So far, other then 2 dead fish which could be related to water environment, it is filtering ok& light is on. Like all aesthetic designs, some function has been sacrificed. So it depends on ur priorities. Looks vs function .. I guess in keeping it. Looks cool & that's Myron goal.
1978858
Ive had mine for 9 months now. in my opinion, the filter and lighting sucks for the price. the tank cleans up well and is still pretty but the filter has gotten so slow that it barely works anymore. The lighting still works as good as it did new but it is very dim.
1978859
So far so good. The soothing sound makes us feel good. We do not put any fish in the tank. We keep adding water every two days. I wish I can upload the photo here.
1978860
I have only had my tank set up for a little over a month. It has one betta in it. Yesterday the filter died. Can't get it going again. I had to go out and buy a new filter to keep my fish happy. Now I have to find a light that will fit on the tank so I can get rid of that huge useless cube out of the middle.
1978861
Honestly I love it, would even get the larger one as well, it is beautiful, low maintenance and I have real plants so really leave light on 24 hrs since I have had it with no problems. You should do a partial water change and filter clean every few weeks ( which I honestly do not do) but when I do, it cleans right away -sparkles.
1593343
I haven't had any problems with mine since I put it in. Mine been in for at least four months now, my old filter in had to clean it every month and half.
2080625
There is a short delay from the time the switch is turned on until there is light. At first it is unexpected and irritating, later the delay is just irritating. I made a call to Lutron (the makers of the doming switch I use for the 6 rooms I have Kobi bulbs in probably 30 bulbs) and was told that is to be expected and that neither the installation (bulbs or switch) was bad.
221324
sounds like the motor is crapping out. i used this thing for a short time and didnt like it and went back to old faithful "whisper 60s", they last forever, work great, are mostly quiet, gotta pull em apart and clean up good every once and a while but they really are the best hang on filters u can get. ive been in saltwater forever and have used EVERYTHING you can imagine, stick with whispers..
1009877
This is normal. If the light is out so is your UV lamp. By the way. I have that same filter on my 30 monster Oscar Cichlids tank I have not change the water or clean the filter for 9 months. The numbers are great. Excellent filter for the price. Make sure you put some good bio rocks, carbon and ammonia media. Good luck
414401
Mine is still working good. The mode button changes the lighting makes low bright moonlight and special effects like cloud cover and lightning.
1943289
Turn it off, remove the filter, clean it (I use a little dustbuster or a regular vacuum on a gentle setting), put it back, turn it on, and press the filter button (the light will go off). voila!
228801
I wish I could tell you but I can tell you I had one and won't have another. The switch kept failing. Kept getting bound up and was nearly impossible to clean and was impossible to clean completely. We used a dark grind and even that seemed to be too much for it. As well, it was always "warm" to the touch in the am as if it had electricity running through it even when not in use. I complained but got nowhere. With the oil in linseeds I would think you may have a problem but I cannot answer definitively.
171371
My light had stopped working too. There is a battery in them. I bought a brand new one and that ones light didn't work. I called brita and they told me that depending on how long it was on the shelf that battery could have worn out. I also changed my filter one time on the new one and no light. I thought that was the end of it. I just write the date on the back of it. When I changed it again....the light came back. So strange.
1542157
I've read other reviews prior to purchasing this unit and the Manufacturer stood behind the product for other consumers. Problems with the switch were handled by sending a new, HD switch and folks seemed satisfied. I have not had any issue with my unit as of yet. Hope that helps.
2005128
idk about the filters but it's a very good unit its worth buying it. it works great for me haven't had a problem yet.
171368
My unit is also several years old and the light stopped working after I changed the filter the second time. But we still use it and the new filtersalways fit. Love it and saves buying all that water.
2252528
So far I haven't had that issue. I just clean off the filter - wipe off with paper towel or hand and replace it. I haven't had it longer than about one month.
765558
Have you replaced the filter on the side that's going out? I do that every few months and it fixes the issue! MUCH cheaper than replacing the headset - mine's going strong for 4+ years (and I"m not nice to it)
171370
I think the filters will work. Originally my light would be in all the time but after putting in new filter it inly goes on in the installation n when i have to change it. I love it, relatives got me into it n its even changed my pets water intake, we r alk much healthier, goid luck! :)
95681
We've not had this problem. I'm sure I don't need to say it, but perhaps a good filter cleaning would help. Maybe there's some manufacturing residue on it or something like that. I hope you're able to resolve this issue because it truly is a great heater.
1023199
There are built in safety switches, if the filters are not seated and the covers properly seated the unit won't turn on for use. I had to reseat and make sure I had all of the filters and their covers properly seated in place threetimes the first time I encountered this set of symptoms. Once I got every thing properly set my unit went right to work.