I recently got a Penn Plax Cascade Canister Filter 1000 l/h 28.5 watts when I was on craigs list (it was a giveaway). I don't have the directions. I have a 55 gallon tank. I need to change the filter. I don't know which filter to get. Is there anyone...
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Goto www.pennplax.com, click on "consumer", click on the instruction sheets icon, type "instruction" in the user field and click "logon". Click on the Instruction sheets folder, click on the aquarium folder, click on the filters folder, click on the folder with your model number. You now have all the instruction that Penn Plax provides. Hope this helps.
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I have a Titan RPM Vertical Grid D.E. Filter now supported by Pentair Pool Products. It took a bit of research to figure out the right replacement grids for my filter. I took my old one into a local pool store and they identified the replacement part number.
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Dont understand - your tank is slimy and stinks or the Algone does? I have used Algone for years and I love it. I put it in the canister filter and change it when I change the carbon.
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I switched from an otw filter to a sponge for my 10gal tank. It works even better! Surely there must be an appropriate sponge for your 60 gal.
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There are 3 sizes for filters for different size filter systems. I bought the large, it fits my Aqueon Quiet flow 50. I had a smaller tank and with that a smaller filter system and that system took the medium cartridges. You can search on your filter system for it's size or model number then search online for the right size filter. Good Luck
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I Want Recommend That You Use Any Thing From This Company, They Will Send You A Made In China Filter, That Does Not Work, And Then They Will Not Replace It. So I Installed A Cartridge Type Filter, Matrikx Pb1 Cartridge #06-250-125-975 , Ordered It From ebay , Cost About $18.00 , Made In U.S.A. Great Tasting Water Good For Around 10,000 Gal. The Filter Does Have A Ph. 203 799-9000
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it is my opinion that your R/O membrane is not working properly. I have only used Watts (Phoenix) filters in the past, and when my system was new, it reduced TDS by 92% or more. After many years, I replaced the membrane with a new 75GPD filter, and my rejection ration was 94%. I expect this new filter to last at least 10 years, but it cost $115.00. It would appear to me you got what you paid for, and the results seem to be very poor.
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Yes, I'm running it in mine. I have a plexi and I think it does a great job. I also have this on my 20 gallon puffer tank. You'll love it. Much better than the other makers.
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When I initally bought my "big" setup, I read that you should replace them once a year or max 1000 gallons. I replaced mine at the one year mark. If I were you though, I would order directly from propur. The customer service beats the other retailers. And by the way, im skeptical that these filters actually filter out flouride. Do your research
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Tonya. It looks exactly what I bought and 5 gals. in size. However, I paid $99 and free shipping so you might want to search a little more. Also, the photo is nice, but you should not put that many fish in it for the size of the tank and type of filter. Half the number you see would be better. There are no below gravel filters for better filtration for that size tank that I could find.
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its pretty obivious the way filters are rated 10 for 10gal 20 for 20gal. 30 for 30 gal. your fine if u purchases the 20gal. my 30 gal.one works great
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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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Do a google search , I have found out they come in carbon block cyl. and 2 1-2 x 10 long , the centers about 1 in You may note the flow rate of each filter. I use my filters in tandem so its rough and then a fine. Go to Lowes or Home depot and you can compare. Note the WHKF-DWHV is 3/4 npt inlets. You may want to put a T in and run them in tandom main feeds the T and two filers at the same time ---======---- parrell NOT series Higher flow rate
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This is a component of the fluval canister filter. For a five gallon tank the canister filter would be too large for your filtering needs. Hope this helped!!
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I got the 300 watt for my 55 gal. seems to do fine. I rather have a higher watt and turn it down lower. Besides after they get old and don't work as well a higher watt seems to do better. I think a 250 would do the job for a 55 gal
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I am not quite sure. I only used what came with the tank. I do agree that the filter is a little too powerful for this small of a tank. I would just ask that question on google.
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It should work ok for a 30G tank. I have it on a 27G tank. It's rather weak even with almost no media in the treys. If you have saltwater tank with corals that need some current, this is too week. I know it's rated for much larger tank, but it's grossly overrated. I just got this too:( I'm really regretting it. It's unfortunate, but a powerhead will be needed for me:(Just to be clear, even if you have a fresh water tank, you liken't can't get enough flow to filter the whole tank with this power. Go up a model or 2 and get more power. Other than the lack of power, I do like this unit. I just wish that they have marketed it with the right GPH, and that I have purchased a more powerful one. It should work ok for a 30G tank. I have it on a 27G tank. It's rather weak even with almost no media in the treys. If you have saltwater tank with corals that need some current, this is too week. I know it's rated for much larger tank, but it's grossly overrated. I just got this too:( I'm really regretting it. It's unfortunate, but a powerhead will be needed for me:(Just to be clear, even if you have a fresh water tank, you liken't can't get enough flow to filter the whole tank with this power. Go up a model or 2 and get more power. Other than the lack of power, I... » Read More It should work ok for a 30G tank. I have it on a 27G tank. It's rather weak even with almost no media in the treys. If you have saltwater tank with corals that need some current, this is too week. I know it's rated for much larger tank, but it's grossly overrated. I just got this too:( I'm really regretting it. It's unfortunate, but a powerhead will be needed for me:(Just to be clear, even if you have a fresh water tank, you liken't can't get enough flow to filter the whole tank with this power. Go up a model or 2 and get more power. Other than the lack of power, I do like this unit. I just wish that they have marketed it with the right GPH, and that I have purchased a more powerful one. « Show Less