How do you change the filter?
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Thank you for your inquiry. The ST Series Aquariums use an undergravel filtration system which means that the substrate essentially becomes the filtration media. No filter cartridges, inserts or pads are required. However the substrate should be "vacuumed" with a siphon when performing water changes and standard tank maintenance.
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The filter is on the bottom of the unit and can be replaced with just your hands. The filter is a simple pinch and pull it out of the bottom and to replace push in the new one. I don't know how often the filter needs replaced but I use it monthly minimum since Aug 2013 and the filter is still fine.
1328095
We changed ours recently, but never really looked that close. The prefilter will be the dirtiest for sure, since air flows thru there first. The IQAir said it was time to change it so we did.
2217601
I have only had to change the filter once so far, and it is easy. You just remove the front cover, pull the old one out (have a trash bag handy because ours was gross and covered in dust). Then pop in the new one.
901571
The filter is under the front panel. There is a button at the top that, when pushed, opens the front panel
2558
you pull the silver handle right next to the carry handle up, then you pull the tab on the filter carefully up to close the filter and then pull the filter out. replace with a new filter.
135834
Agreed . . . not so easy.Push a chopstick or something through a hole in the top. Aim at the center and push the filter fully forward.While doing this, use thumb and finger to squeeze filter together, and pull out.Hope this helps . . . .
552808
If you imagine filter as the shape of a "D" in the middle of the straight line there should be a small tab. It is the same blue material in the filter. Pull the tab and the filter should come out easily. If the tab isn't there for some reason just pull the filter up.
1740010
Remove by pull filter out of the side clean with soap dry it then install.Look at the front the filter is on the right side
399169
My model has the filter in the upper right corner in the fridge. I was able to push in and the filter releases and comes out. Then place the new one in and do the same. Push in and it will stay in place. That is it. Most simple filter change I have ever done. Hope this helps as some models are different than others. Good Luck.
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Squeeze in the center of the old filter and pull it out. There is a square one and a round one. Put in the new filters the same way - work them into the top of the lid until they are smooth. Square one first then the round one.
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I also got the wrong filter. Have you figured out how to get a replacement?
839085
When you open the top, on the side opposite where you put the water, is another well with a thin plastic filter holder. Pull it out and on the bottom is a basket. It opens with a snap and you remove the old filter before inserting the new one. The filter holder is long and thin, like the wooden mixers you get to stir paint in a can, except it has big oval holes in it. It sits upright on the left side and you just pull it up. Watch this YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tuMB5piAWA. Good luck
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No. If yours is made like mine, it has a slat where your hand goes to simply pull it open. After that, you slide the old filter out and slide the new one in and close it up.
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.
407019
AnThe handle for the "filter holder" can be found inside along with the water reservoir. When you open the top lid to pour your water into the reservoir, you should see the top of the handle on the left of the reservoir. Pull up and at the bottom of the handle( it is about 6" long) is the small carrier for the filter that is the same shape of the filter. Snap apart and replace filter. Snap shut and slide it back in its place beside the reservoir. Hope this helps. swer here...
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the filters are a single unit which you replaced by twisting it...... it's about as complicated as installing/replacing a Lightbulb