is ther an easy way to get the filter media into the filter
1999567
the top of the filter unsnaps so that you can lift the top off, and easily add the filter media
1999568
take the lid off fill the bucket fill half way with water add media then put the top on makes it easier
508875
yes, i popped the filter open and dump the dirty stuff in the trash then run it under water but always making sure I wipe it completely dry before I pop it back in. one thing is not very good is the capacity of this filer is tiny tiny tiny so you will do a lot of steps listed above
1192771
I am about to purchase this but another customer has carefully opened the filter media holder and replaced the active carbon and filter floss with similar filter media used for fish since this is a basic filter. We already have such materials since we do own a 50gal fish tank. So you can go to the pet store and buy what you need rather than buying a brand new filter every month.
1811242
Yes, but it is easy to do so. If you use paper filters it would be even easier.
1669078
Yes. It filters very slowly. if you have not watched the videos I recommend you do it.
2107624
No media, Only white fiber like inserts to catch debris in the filter baskets. I have it installed on a planted aquarium. The only media I added was Matrix bio media by Seachem.
1382180
No, you do not need to put the Blue thing in. It is meant to hold media. If you are using it with media then changing to different media might work. Or you can just stuff floss or other filter material inside the filter. If you do not use anything you won't really be cleaning your water much. Hope this helps.
121525
It's pretty easy once you know how. Put your thumb on the outside of the bowl and the side of your index finger on the nub of the filter. Squeeze your fingers together and the filter should pop right out. The filter can be disassembled by holding the nub in one hand and pulling the bottom of the filter away at the notches. That too should come right off.
839084
1. Open the lid where you pour the water.2. Locate the filter holder (usually is black).3. Grasp the filter holder and pull straight up. ****NOTE how the holder is in position.4. Open the small basket that holds the filter.5. Remove filter.6. Place the new filter in the basket and close.7. Place filter holder back.
1721466
There is only one way for the filter to fit. There is a cutout at the top that has to fit where there is a piece of plastic on the unit. Black side out, white side toward unit
1486591
It's very easy. Just take off the casing, brush off the filter, put it back in. Very easy.
59235
you see the white plastic housing thats where the filter is. so you slide the top to the right and you can see the filter, its easy to change the filter. no major reassemble, it only took me like a 1 min to complete it.
750138
i dont you use filters, infact i bought the permanent lid cover cause the provided lid cover kept falling off the lid blocking the container ,leaving me with a mess
1394033
Very simple. Unplug the unit first. 1) push the button near the top to access the filter. Flip open the top of the unit. 2) to remove the filter unit pull up by the handle. 3) use a soft cloth, warm water and mild soap. DO Not Submerse the filter in water or rinse directly in water. USE the cloth to remove the dirt from the filter then rinse the cloth often to remove the debris and soap. Repeat as needed! 4) VERY IMPORTANT: only touch the filter by the handle AND most of ALL the filter must be 100% dry before you install it back into the unit. Once the filter is dry Slide back into the slot gently DO Not Force it! The filter will only fit One way. 5) close the top and snap it shut. Plug in the unit and you're good to go. Hope this helps.
792879
It uses a gravel tray as the intake, so any kind of filter media should work fine (I used a green dish scrubber)
638810
It comes with all the filter media you will need. Just rinse them and your ready to go.
1573530
Here's what the distributor of the product says: "Please pull the filter out and insert the new filter. We are working on having instruction sheets added to the pails" Doesn't say how to pull it out so I guess any way you can get it out and any way you can get a new one in.