I have one sort of large gold fish in a 3 gallon tank. The water gets dirty so fast. How long will this filter help keep the water cleaner
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Any extra filtration will of course help, but a goldfish in a 3 gallon tank will be a temporary situation. They tend to grow too big for one thing and for another, they put out far more ammonia than other fish which pollutes the tank quickly. The gallon per inch rule actually depends on the fish and a goldfish would be more like 5-10 gallons per inch of fish. I would recommend moving your fish to a larger tank soon. This filter will help a bit but it's not strong enough for the output of a goldfish--it would work much better for one betta or a few guppies.
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I would most likely say 1-2 weeks, and then you'll have to clean the filter out. This filter only cleans the water of little particles. This filter does not clean up the feces on the bottom of your tank. I like this filter a lot. I have three baby bettas in a 5 gallon and this filter keeps the water clean for 4 weeks. Hope this helps!
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actually quite awhile. With goldfish, you produce a lot of waste, but this filter is easy to clean. Just pull apart, and rinse out the sponge and bottom piece and put back in. If you want you can rinse out the sponge in aquarium water when you are changing the water to keep the good bacteria and put back in the filter. I don't use the spraybar, I use the little piece instead of the spray bar, as it is very quiet, very, very quiet.
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This is not a solution to your problem. Goldfish average approximately 10" in length when grown (not including their tail). In just 3 month, it should be around 3" long (again, not including the tail). As much as you care for your goldfish, you are, unfortunately, subjecting it to a cruel life and eventual death. A 3 gallon tank is a death chamber for a goldfish. Goldfish need to be in a very large tank or an outdoor pond.
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You can actually place this filter completely under water. Without knowing what type of tank (bowl vs. rectangle) I would suggest putting this almost on the bottom of your tank and direct the flow somewhat against the glass to cause a current. If placed correctly the waste should make its way toward the filter.If none of that answered your question, I apologize, I have not kept goldfish since I was in elementary school.
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I use the filter for a 25 gallon tank. Seems to work well. The filter completely stops when the cartridges need to be changed. Hope that helps.
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it will replace any filter of like size. performance will vary the filter i was getting from lowes looked dirty when changed this one does not but it lasts longer for me and has dramatically cut down on hard water stains. current one in use is 9-10 months and i'm starting to taste and smell the water.
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Yes. I have been using it for a goldfish ,, I am using a 10 gallon filter , the filter that came with the tank stopped working after about a week.
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i have "Googled" this question and have also seen guidance on it from You Tube videos. The answer seems to be situation-dependent. The higher the biological load (number and size of fish, their personal hygiene practices, decaying plants, detritus present), the more frequent the cleaning should be. I have seen suggestions that range from one month to six months. I have yet to clean mine in two months, but my fish count and size is small. I'll probably do it in the coming week.
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Hi Karol. I have a 75 gallon aquarium and a fluval 405 filter (you can see them on google or maybe ebay or amazon. I bought these tablets one time to try them. I like a different product a WHOLE lot better. After fighting my cloudy tank many times I use my tank's hose lines to clean the gravel just before I clean the whole filter box. Then I use a cleaner I get at Wal Mart. Jungle brand Clear Water. It works great. I love it and you can see results sometimes in a couple of hours. Try it you'll love it. Burr
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I purchased extra filters at the time I ordered this product and it's been a couple of months and so far I haven't had to change out the filter. It will very depending on the water and environment but I'm going to say you can at least three months for every filter change would be ideal for you pet.
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I'd say the filter is only good for a max of 60 gallons. I owned one on a 72gal African cichlid tank and with monthly regular cleaning had to replace the cartridges every other week or if would stop flowing.. Back to good ol fluval 05,06 series and it works like a charm. But with any filter you have to clean regularly.. Just depends how often
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The gravel will serve as your filter, the air flow will cause the water to naturally be sucked thru the gravel, the gravel will filter the dirt, you will need to clean this tank on a monthly basis if you have more than say 4 small tropical fish or 2 gold fish.
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I actually had to upgrade to a bigger filter.....but, I like to clean it every 4 to 6 weeks. This usually depends on what you have in the tank, and size of the tank. I have a turtle, so I have to stay on it and keep it clean.
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Brenda, just remove the filter and rinse it off and place it back in the tank. It will last another week or so and then just replace it with a new one. Replacing every 30-45 days keeps my tank very clean.
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The filter is like a very loose sponge, I have been using it for over a month and have not noticed anything in it. I think the better advice is to change the water more often and don't let gunky crud build up in your pets water in the first place.
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First of all the cleaner the filter, the faster it filters. When it is new, it will filter the full amount in about 6 hours. After the filter gets some use, it will take a bit longer. I take mine out and wash them every 3-4 months and change them once a year.
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Think so....I have a 10 gallon tank with 3 medium fish and it works fine but for a 20 gallon tank you should get the right sized filter to keep the fish healthy.
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It should be ok..that filter is up to 40g.... That thing should keep your tank pretty clean. Plus you can adjust the flow so your not creating a whirlpool inside the small tank. IMO I'd upgrade to at least a 20 or 30 gallon... Hope I helped!!
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It often depends on how clean your filters are. Our water has a lot of minerals in it. I change my filters every 3 weeks. A full tank with clean filters lasts about 12 hours. With dirty filters, the tank never empties properly. The water can't get through the clogged filters. I always run my humidifier on high, and I keep my humidifier clean. Breathing for me is always easier with properly humidified air.
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The filter is good for up to 200 gallons. The frequency in which you change your filter depends on your water usage. We change ours every 2 to 3 months.