The foam pre-filters are those required as well, or are they optional? Also if you do use them will they extend the life of the main water filter?
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I'm not sure what you mean by "pre-filters." The filters here are the main/ only filter the fountain uses. I easily get 6 weeks at least out of each filter. If you rinse them well, they last much longer. And they are necessary or the water won't bubble up and out the spout.
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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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on the manufacturer's website, you should not have to replace the filters. They are washable as far as I have found.
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Only one is needed, but I talked with my friend who installed the exact same model 10 years ago and he didn't install a filter. He never has had any problems, so didn't install mine either and I haven't noticed any build-up.
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I apologize to you that I am unable to answer this question for you. I ordered the filters but I had someone else install it for me, so I have no idea of what you are asking me. I am so sorry! The person I had install it, had no problem at all and it works super great for me! I just cannot answer your question. I would try contacting the company and asking them.
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we do not use the filter. some come w/it. to catch sediment. it is not necessary to use a filter.
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The newer models dont require filter replacement. Some of the older ones we sold do have optional ones. Historically they did not use filters on these, but modern drinkers don't want grounds in the bottom of the cup.The easiest way though is to just use some fine cheesecloth which you can put around the siphoning piece if you like
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I could never find the shorty filters, so I sucked it up and bought the larger pump / filtration unit. I buy the filters OFF season and stock them in my shop until pool time. Several people said the filters are made to be cleaned and re-used. I've never had any luck with that, so longer life from filters IS saving me money. We run ours 24 / 7 too.
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They come with a filter, but I bought some extra ones for replacements. I change the filter about every 6 weeks or so.
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No. The optional is for the charcoal prefilter. You should use the standard prefilter, if not using the optional charcoal one. It will make your main filter last longer.
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Hi Dave, I honest dont believed you need so many filters. The water flow seams weak for the ratings its true. Now remember what you going after is a steady and consistent flow of water with the right bacteria and minerals fish need to stay healty. You get two of this canisters you will be a believer as well. Just know they need to get clean every 3 months. The best part you dont even know they there working because you hear nothing unlike most annoying motors, power heads are a lot of work after a while. Hope this helps.
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Nope. No filter required. Nothing required but water. We love ours! Works well.
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Just cut a piece from filter foam sheet. They sell a whole filter package at Petsmart for $5. I use them in my canister filter.
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Do you mean what filters? I just use the Aqueon filters small for those tanks. Never used a sponge.
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Yes you would still need a filter, this is just a bubble wand. A good filter would be the aquaclear. It gets the job done and it's pretty inexpensive. By the way I have had 2 of these bubble wands for over a year and they are still working!
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The filters from the big dog are the ones to use but you also need the foam piece.
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Mine came with a filter. I didn't install, but the person who did seemed to have everything he needed (i.e. he didn't tell me we needed other parts/equipment). Filters lasts about 6 mos.