What do I need to buy with this product? It looks like you can purchase the foam, biomax, and carbon. Is there an actual filter as well?
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It comes completely ready to put together and use. No do not need to buy any other products.
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It comes with one foam, one biomax, and one carbon. These three components are the filter. I change out the carbon every month or so. The foam may need cleaning after a while, and the biomax shouldn't need to be replaced for several months unless you want to. Is this what you mean by filter?
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I bought the 110 gallon and it came with everything you need to start; foam, carbon and bio max. The foam is the filter.
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The foam filter is a biological part of the tank that shouldn't be changed out. It stores the good bacteria in your tank. If it gets really funky you can wash some of it off but pop it back in.
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Neither sponge is worth using. I recommend getting biomax media and an aqua-clear sponge. Buy the smallest sponge size, and then you can cut it to fit the filter. Under the sponge you can fit the bag of biomax media, but you may have to remove some of the ceramic pieces for it to fit in the filter compartment. Also, this is not essential but you can get a small media bag at Petsmart and buy some activated carbon to put in the bag, then stuff in the filter around the intake tube. You can only put a little carbon in, but if you want carbon, you can have it.
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You probably do not need to use the charcoal filters. You will need to use the filter housing to make the connection between the pump and the top of the tower. I also highly recommend that you use the foam pre filter. It sits around the pump and stops larger items (like pet hair) from entering the pump. I have been surprised at how much cat hair this filter stops and I am hoping it helps lengthen the life of the pump.
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Yes, two sponge filters, and two of the white carbon filled filter bags (which is enough to set it up - you'll need two more of each when you go to change the filters).
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Unfortunately, it does not come with the carbon filters. I just received mine today. That said, the one that I purchased is black in color. I am not sure if the color of the unit makes a difference as to whether or not the carbon filters are included.
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Everything is included all u need to buy is media and foam i would go with biohome mini ultra
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The one I received came with one filter but I purchased a forever filter and it works great and saves money. Go to forever@peani.com. I've had mine a few years. You just add charcoal to it which you can purchase at a pet store.
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Hi there! It comes with a small carbon filter but I don't recall if it gives you re-ordering info.I personally threw it out. Dogs drink water out of the toilet, puddles, etc...so I didn't see a need for a filter.
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Came with two types of ceramic biomedia and prefilter type media that would capture large particles and also allow bacterial growth. You may add carbon if you want, (carbon in the nylon bag in place of one of the biomedias) but the more you look into carbon you will learn that it is not so useful. Good filter, customer service is poor as is the instruction booklet i received. Good luck there are many decent canister filters available, especially in this price range.
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The filter I purchased only needed the one. They should also have a carbon filter to wrap around this filter. I had one of those. I was told by the Honeywell people I needed three. Not so. I got it through Amazon and it was just what I needed.
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Yes, the permanent filter is for dust and allergens. The carbon pads are just to absorb odors and are not needed just for dust and allergens.
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1 Carbon bag, 1 rough filter pad (Couse foam), 3 fine filter pads (floss). That is what mine came with.
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I never use carbon in my filters, I think one pad is enough to keep the water clean, but if you have too much tanines you can use in bothRegards
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I got them on amazon, just type filter for EcoQuest model#.... you should be able to get them on amazon they got almost everything!!!
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You can find "true-air" filters usually sold in packs of 3 on amazon (they have basic (carbon), "pet", and "tobacco" but I find that the basic works the best). Or you can do what I do and buy a big sheet of "cut to fit" carbon (also available on amazon) and cut it down using the old filter as a guide. Using 2 cut to fit filters stacked on top of each other gets the right thickness and you can basically get 8 double thickness filters from one sheet for about $5. Hope this helps!
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Thanks for reminding me. Just checked out my carbon filter and it was filthy. No wonder I've been coughing and sneezing. Just ordered another combo pack through Amazon.