New aquarium owner here. Aqueon 10 Power Filter, M size carbon &amp; Aqueon AT 15 submersible also used w carbon. Can this product be used in either?
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Both of the filters are designed to use filter cartridges instead of bulk media. The AT 15 could potentially have it's cartridges removed and Matrix added in the filter cavity, but it's a bit 'kludgey'. A filter designed to take bulk media - like the AquaClear series ( http://www.amazon.com/AquaClear-20-Power-Filter-Includes/dp/B000260FVG/ref=zg_bs_2975473011_16 ) - would be a better choice.
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There is no need to find replacement cartridges. The carbon is useless unless you are using it remove medication and still yet it is such a small amount that it would have little effect. The cartridges are the money makers for the manufacturers. Go buy carbon in bulk off Amazon or wherever you can find it if you really insist on using it. As for the sponge... it should not be replaced unless it is completely breaking down. It is the only source of biological filtration (the reason why you have a filter in the first place I hope) and by throwing it away you're going to restart the nitrogen cycle. Rinse out the sponge in a bucket of conditioned tap water or in the bucket you used to hold the water you changed out of your tank, then put it back in. Done. If the sponge does break down you can buy Aqua Clear sponges and cut them to size. You can also go on eBay and buy them for much cheaper in bulk.
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I don't know the Aqua-Tech filter but normally you would put it where the carbon based filter material goes. In this case it looks like the Aqua-Tech uses cartridge type material so I am not positive the Purigen will fit easily.
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i don't really understand your quandary , but yes if the tank is larger i would get the lg aqueon filter and get the filters separately and rinse them frequently to maintain a cleaner tank.
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You need to replace the sponges IMMEDIATELY with a better filter medium. Look through the reviews and you will find what to use. Otherwise this is a great, quiet little filter for very small aquariums.
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I would suggest the filter should be rated at least 25 gallons above whatever size tank you have. Also take into consideration how many and what size fish you have (how much waste will their be). If you have large fish you are definitely going to want a larger filter and powerhead. For small fish ... you get it... I had Oscars very large and it was challenging to keep up with. Small fish are easy.
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Yes u could add it between the layered medium of filters or as substrate in the bottom. I have this filter and a whisper mini-power filter for a full 10 gallon tank
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I haven't owned an Aqueon filter. But my fluval is being used on a 55 gallon bow front tank with 15 adult african peacock cichlids. Water quality is the best it's ever been. Hope this helps.
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I use an AquaClear 20 filter on a 10-gallon planted tank (with a sponge cover over the intake to reduce the current). It has three parts: filter floss, an activated charcoal packet, and a biological media bag. I replaced the charcoal bag with the Purigen.It's going to depend on the type of filter you're using as how to you fit it the Seachem Purigen packet in. You'll still want a separate bio filter component (floss or some such) since recharging the Purigen will kill any of the good bacteria living on it. Substituting the Purigen for the charcoal has worked very well for me, the water is sparkling clear. I use an AquaClear 20 filter on a 10-gallon planted tank (with a sponge cover over the intake to reduce the current). It has three parts: filter floss, an activated charcoal packet, and a biological media bag. I replaced the charcoal bag with the Purigen.It's going to depend on the type of filter you're using as how to you fit it the Seachem Purigen packet in. You'll still want a separate bio filter component (floss or some such) since recharging the Purigen will kill any of the good bacteria living on it. Substituting the Purigen for the charcoal has worked very well for me,... » Read More I use an AquaClear 20 filter on a 10-gallon planted tank (with a sponge cover over the intake to reduce the current). It has three parts: filter floss, an activated charcoal packet, and a biological media bag. I replaced the charcoal bag with the Purigen.It's going to depend on the type of filter you're using as how to you fit it the Seachem Purigen packet in. You'll still want a separate bio filter component (floss or some such) since recharging the Purigen will kill any of the good bacteria living on it. Substituting the Purigen for the charcoal has worked very well for me, the water is sparkling clear. « Show Less
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Depending on your purpose, I run a pre-filter with a 1 micron before my RO unit to grab the most dirt from the tap. Then I have a 5 micron in the RO unit and 2 carbon blocks. After running the pre-filter, my other filters last longer. I use my RO for freshwater aquariums. I have never used anything higher than a 5 micron. Hope this helps.
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The Fluval c2 power filter advertises that it has a ceramic heater core... unless its built in somewhere inside, its not visable period. so with that said, i still had my glass tube style heater and continue to use it with the power filter as i doubt that something i can not even see will heat the 20 gallon long tank enough for that fish i have.
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hi lynn,k ..as long as its not into the filtered water its ok. they are tiny carbon pieces that filter the water.
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you no longer need carbon if you run this. and this has to be replaced every 2-3 months rather than carbon once a month . I run chemi pure in both of my reef tanks. (4 years established both)
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One reviewer says you can carefully pry apart the filter and refill it with activated charcoal and a thin layer of aquarium filtration material. He's been reusing the same filter for a few years now with an initial investment of $10 for the charcoal and filtration material. He refills the filter once a month.
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There is a carbon element but it's limited in capacity. It would be better to run that water through a gravity feed filter with large carbon cartridges. Like Berkey Black elements. Or let it evaporate if you have time. Berkey elements can be made into a bucket filter with two buckets stacked, about 100 bucks for the elements and then buckets and a spigot at the base. Clear plastic buckets nice to see fill level. Aquarium supplies make a liquid that binds up chlorine for fish use if I recall. That may help in pretreatment. Amquel? Forget been a long time.
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Hello! I bought one of these reusable filters today, as I saw they were available again. If you check back a few times over the next week or so, they come back in stock. They had a big sale on the fountains today, so I am guessing that is why everyone bought these reusable filters today. There were 13 of them around noon todayIf you just need the carbon, you can get that at any pet store. But if you need the filter itself, I believe this one is only sold on Amazon
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Make sure to check the dimensions of your existing aquarium to ensure this will fit in it, but otherwise it "should work. I'm always a fan of having a little extra filtration capacity, since if the filter is rated for 15 gallons (as this one is) that's assuming its clean and operating normally. Getting the PF25 would give you a little extra filtration and flow in your tank. Those are just my thoughts. I really liked the idea and concept of this filter and it seemed to work fine for me, I just couldn't get it to fit under my aquarium shroud, so I ended up returning and got a secondary fiter to support the primary one. UV is definitely a good thing for your aquarium though!