Fishkeeper88
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so i use mostly aquaclear filters and i own the 30, 50 and 70... there are four filter media components that ac makes. the first goes on bottom it would be classified as mechanical filtration it is foam. the second goes on top of the foam you can use either carbon or the ammonia reducing compound. i highly recommend just sticking with the carbon and change 25 percent of your water weekly. the third filter media is biological and goes on top of the carbon. this section consists of small white pellets of coral like material. this is area congregates benificial bacteria that help your aquarium function.
tips:
1. if you are going to use the ac50 turn it down 50% aka put the adjustable nob centered in the slot. remember with this filter on high you move lots of water through the fiter. that also means there is less time for the water passing through the filter to be processed. so turning it down to 50% reduces the flow and provides for much needed filter processing. ac provides this info in their service pamphlet.
2. if you own the AC 30, 50 and 70 or two of the three of these models. then a good thing to know is that the motors are all the same model. the only difference is the size of the filter box and the number of blades on the impeller. if my ac 50 burns out and i need to rplace it i have used spare parts from my ac 30 which i dont use anymore.
3. other companies make a forth section of filter madia or prefilter media which consist of larger white ceramic pellets. this traps large debris and also collects good bacteria.
4. when changing the foam and carbon or ammonia reducer remember to change these monthly. also change them two weeks apart to reduce the risk of bactira loss in the system. the biological filter should be checked for breakdown as it diminises over time slowly. i recommend changing it every three months.
i love aquaclear filters probably the most affordable vertical hanging filter you can find and functions highly.
so i use mostly aquaclear filters and i own the 30, 50 and 70... there are four filter media components that ac makes. the first goes on bottom it would be classified as mechanical filtration it is foam. the second goes on top of the foam you can use either carbon or the ammonia reducing compound. i highly recommend just sticking with the carbon and change 25 percent of your water weekly. the third filter media is biological and goes on top of the carbon. this section consists of small white pellets of coral like material. this is area congregates benificial bacteria that help your aquarium function.
tips:
1. if you are going to use the ac50 turn it down 50% aka put the adjustable nob centered in the slot. remember with this filter on high you move lots of water through the fiter. that also means there is less time for the water passing through the filter to be processed. so turning it down to 50% reduces the flow and provides for much needed filter processing. ac provides this info in their service pamphlet.
2. if you own the AC 30, 50 and 70 or two of the three of these models. then a good thing to know is that the motors are all the same model. the only difference is the size of the filter box and the number of blades on the impeller. if my ac 50 burns out and i need to rplace it i have used spare parts from my ac 30 which i dont use anymore.
3. other companies make a forth section of filter madia or prefilter media which consist of larger white ceramic pellets. this traps large debris and also collects good bacteria.
4. when changing the foam and carbon or ammonia reducer remember to change these monthly. also change them two weeks apart to reduce the risk of bactira loss in the system. the biological filter should be checked for breakdown as it diminises over time slowly. i recommend changing it every three months.
i love aquaclear filters probably the most affordable vertical hanging filter you can find and functions highly.
