I use this in my marineland 350 filter with the blue sleve like it states in my saltwater tank.Does anyone know when it needs changed? I couldnt find anywhere where it states when to change it.Help!
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I change the charcoal when the tank begins to swell fishy. When you first add the charcoal after a day the fishy smell will began to leave from your tank. Its your choice when you need to change it. I just use the smell returning as an indicator. Hope that helped.
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I use this in my drinkwell 360 water bowl and it recommended I change the carbon every two weeks, but I usually do it once a month. I find it still functions properly in that timeframe.
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I think it depends on the size of your tank and the number/size of critters. I use this on a ~80 gallon red eared slider tank- and I change out the Carbon whenever I clean/replace the filter (every 2/3 weeks).
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I didn't use the charcoal for a tank, but I used to change my tank filters about every month.
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I have this installed for my fresh water wash down option on my 21' Seapro...It worked in a Salt Water environment all last season but I don't know about its actual use for saltwater.
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It depends on what fish you have it requires two filters but one is made for goldfish and the other is for fish like tetras, etc. If you tank smells you might want to change half the water and put in clean filters.
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I contacted the manufacturer in Vista, CA with the same question. The answer I received is that the life of the filters depends on the water. I live in Yuma, AZ where the water is very hard and full of minerals. I was told to change the filter elements every year. They aren't that expensive and it would be worth it to me to change them out yearly.
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No, the filter is to small and does not hold benificial bacteria well, you will always have high nitrate and ammonia levels, if your going to use that kind of filter, but a Marine land 350 or 400 bio wheel filter, your fish will thank you, see ya ;-)
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look at BestFilters.com - it looks like the Multipure Aquashower has a different filter for the model sold in stores, as compared to the model sold through multi-level-marketing - I would contact them for the correct filter. You could also contact New Wave Enviro and see if the filter would fit, give them the measurements of your old filter -
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It's been 4 months and my water filter still seems to be working great (2 person household.) Would be great if someone could post a link to a consumer reports type article about this subject. Of course the mnfctr is going to recommend faster changes than are necessary to get you to buy more. I just set up 3 month regular shipment from Amazon, to be safe.
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I know nothing about salt water - but I have a 55 gal fresh water setup with a home made undergravel filter - just PVC pipes and the Cobalt Power head. It's been running for a few months now and I have not done anything with the tank or water and it's perfectly clear and the fish seem to be happy. So it works great for my setup.
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What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use out of this unit, even though the filters are "no longer available."
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Alex,I installed the pre-filter. Unfortunately it didn't solve the problem and even with the pre-filter the main filters clogged up in about three weeks. I live in NYC and our water is consistently rated very highly. I've never heard that it is high in sediments. I was happy with the old filters for a few years and was on the Water for Life program. After my recent experiences I cancelled WFL and am searching for a non-Aquasana replacement system.
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I have the fluval it is a great filter, so good that you go through the filter pads quicker than you might expect or they tell you. I guess I am just a marineland bio wheel fan.
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Mine came with the saltwater system with a pump and cartridge filter all in one unit. I don't want to use the cartridge filters as you have change them out quite often (at about $6 or $7 apiece) so I've opted to get the sand filter instead. 125 pounds of sand and you're good for five or six years. But since I couldn't figure out how to use my existing saltwater system with that filter since they both have pumps and I don't want them fighting one another I opted to get the sand filter with the saltwater system. It's about $300 but you'll get that money back in the end by not having to change cartridges all the time. Mine came with the saltwater system with a pump and cartridge filter all in one unit. I don't want to use the cartridge filters as you have change them out quite often (at about $6 or $7 apiece) so I've opted to get the sand filter instead. 125 pounds of sand and you're good for five or six years. But since I couldn't figure out how to use my existing saltwater system with that filter since they both have pumps and I don't want them fighting one another I opted to get the sand filter with the saltwater system. It's about $300 but you'll get that money back in the end by not having to change... » Read More Mine came with the saltwater system with a pump and cartridge filter all in one unit. I don't want to use the cartridge filters as you have change them out quite often (at about $6 or $7 apiece) so I've opted to get the sand filter instead. 125 pounds of sand and you're good for five or six years. But since I couldn't figure out how to use my existing saltwater system with that filter since they both have pumps and I don't want them fighting one another I opted to get the sand filter with the saltwater system. It's about $300 but you'll get that money back in the end by not having to change cartridges all the time. « Show Less
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The Marineland Filter has "two" filters. A Carbon media filter, which I use the most. It filters dirt and "crud" out of the water (we use it for turtles, they can be very dirty) keeping it clean for a longer time. The second filter is what they call a micron filter. I have only used it once, but it also cleans the water (actually "polishes it" if that's possible). But, because we have turtles I find the carbon filter is my favorite.
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This filter didn't work out for me. Mine started making noises too. It then stopped working all together. I've replaced it with the Tetra whisper power filter. We have three tanks all using this filter and have had no problems.
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You should only need to change the water when you change the "filter" (really, it's a detergent cartridge). Make sure you rinse out the tank several times; it gets a nice coating of stubble gunk.
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Dear dmet, I could not loacate the model you provided online. So I have no idea what it looks like. My name is Noel Frascatore and if you want you may contact me on Skype at noel_frascatore. So I can see your unit and may be able to provide a qualified answer. Why do you need to replace your filter? My phone number is (716) 254-6293 in case you are nearby and would like to talk. 1-800-989-3535 this is the number I have for Oreck company. I would like to help you more, let me know if I can. Sincerely, Noel Frascatore e-mail: nfrascat@gmail.com
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I have my filter BEFORE my pressure tank. I really don't know how much difference that makes. My thinking would be to put the coarser filter in front, and the finer one aft. I think that it makes sense to filter MOST of the sediment first and then follow up with a finer filter to clean up what it missed. I am no expert, so take that with a grain of salt, and hopefully someone who is an expert can give better advice. Good Luck!