How does it do with leaves and larger debris compared to the Nautilus? Are the inlets the same size?
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Inlets are only about 1" x 3", 2 of them. It does a decent job picking up small leaves and mulch. Limited intake size limits the size of leaves but find comparable to the nautilus on cleaning ability.
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The 204 parts are smaller the impeller /shaft and cover are totally different/way smaller/the 304,305,404 and 405.parts are the same,except the handles and outer parts and canisters,where you can clearly see a difference. Fluval the best filter out there.(I have four running quietly as we chat) Go get em Mike
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The pump is good. I have 1 slider at about 6 inch long shell. I just use just the right-angled tube / pipe to circulate the water and it definitely moves the water. I have had this turtle for over 20 years (it might be closer to 25). Best pump yet. I always skimped on the filter investment, but I am happy with this one. The filter will need to be cleaned every couple months or so or when the circulation really slow down. But a high amount of debris might be normal for turtles. Again, I am pleased with the pump.
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Alex,I installed the pre-filter. Unfortunately it didn't solve the problem and even with the pre-filter the main filters clogged up in about three weeks. I live in NYC and our water is consistently rated very highly. I've never heard that it is high in sediments. I was happy with the old filters for a few years and was on the Water for Life program. After my recent experiences I cancelled WFL and am searching for a non-Aquasana replacement system.
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I think the smaller one would be better. You want as much of the cover to touch the water as possible. The cover floats right on the water. With the bigger one, you may end up with creases and bumps that will decrease the effectiveness. My cover wasn't perfectly round and needed to be trimmed.
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I had both a regular nautilus and an elite for my oldest and when I had my second I bought another elite for the following reasons. First off we do a lot of road trips and both the recline feature and adjustable headrest made a world of difference for my daughters when they slept in the car. Secondly it is a much heavier car seat which make me believe it is more comfortable as both my girls prefer to sit in it, my oldest actually asks for the elite seat. So for my family and I the elite is worth the extra money and more.
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I have a 40 gallon tank and I use the large Algone. I am very happy with the product. I have cichlids in my tank.
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I live in the hi desert, and have a 9' x 18' above ground pool. The charge lasts long enough (30 minutes) to clean the pool. It has good suction, and does pick up sand, bugs and small leaves. It does not pick up large rocks or pebbles. It has a thin outer bag, and a small coarser bag to hold larger than sand debris. Best to recharge after each use. Worth having.
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I have the blue one like yours. It does exactly the same job. In fact I like to watch it as it goes around the pool. I have steps around the pool so it gets stuck at times It does an excellent job except the dried leaves that settles to the bottom of the pool gets longerto be removed except the smaller ones.
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The problem I had with it wasn't the speed of syphonung water that was quick enough but the suction was good enough the gravel in my tank clogged it up all the time. Had to restart syphon 3 or 4 times taking care of a 2 gal tank
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Your answer is no. It is what you see in the picture plus some adapters for fitment for your aquatic needs. This Cobalt Aquatics powerhead and the 4X others I have purchased 2x years ago now, are still in flawless operating condition. The powerheads just need a once a month cleaning at best. If you want the "Wavemaker" you will need to get the Marinland unit, that will only last 6x months in "Wavemaker" setup before it gets noisy. Since you are looking for a "Wavemaker" powerhead, the Cobalt Aquatics powerheads will do fine since you will need a "wavemaker" electronic controller as well. Good Luck. **180 gallon Oceanic, 90 gallon Oceanic, 2x 55 gallon Oceanic's, 2x 30 gallon Allglass tanks**, John A the Cichlid King 60107 Your answer is no. It is what you see in the picture plus some adapters for fitment for your aquatic needs. This Cobalt Aquatics powerhead and the 4X others I have purchased 2x years ago now, are still in flawless operating condition. The powerheads just need a once a month cleaning at best. If you want the "Wavemaker" you will need to get the Marinland unit, that will only last 6x months in "Wavemaker" setup before it gets noisy. Since you are looking for a "Wavemaker" powerhead, the Cobalt Aquatics powerheads will do fine since you will need a... » Read More Your answer is no. It is what you see in the picture plus some adapters for fitment for your aquatic needs. This Cobalt Aquatics powerhead and the 4X others I have purchased 2x years ago now, are still in flawless operating condition. The powerheads just need a once a month cleaning at best. If you want the "Wavemaker" you will need to get the Marinland unit, that will only last 6x months in "Wavemaker" setup before it gets noisy. Since you are looking for a "Wavemaker" powerhead, the Cobalt Aquatics powerheads will do fine since you will need a "wavemaker" electronic controller as well. Good Luck. **180 gallon Oceanic, 90 gallon Oceanic, 2x 55 gallon Oceanic's, 2x 30 gallon Allglass tanks**, John A the Cichlid King 60107 « Show Less
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I would go with a Fluval 106 nothing bigger, then you can just lay the purigen in the basket.
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i got to try both of them out in a store they both feel really smooth but i went with the Nautilus e514 it just felt a bit more sturdy and has a nicer display the schwinn 420 display was kinda hard to read as the Nautilus was light up bright with big nurbers and imo is the better buy ......i had my Nautilus e514 for 4 months now and i use every day and its still like the 1st day i brought it ....and im only 5"4 so we are pretty much the same hight 'good luck on your work outs and hope my review helps
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I have the 306 model with a 3 foot long 38g and I have to turn off some of the flow, since the water current is so strong it blows the sand to one side. Now, in theory, the larger the bio-filter area in the canister, the better, so just use less flow.
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Yes. I hardly got in my pool because it was always covered with bugs, they didnt seem to be going in the skimmer, now with the solar breeze my pool is perfectly clear of bugs even small frogs and salmanders. The bottom stays cleaner and I dont have to run the dolphin as much. It runs day and night. I love it.
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Mine cleared in just about a day, a lot of the foamy sludge ended up in the filter which I cleaned twice in that time period.other than that the sand had been great,can't wait to fill my 90 gallon.
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We have both the Frontier & the Nautilus. Without going into specific inches, i can tell you that the crotch strap slots are closer to the front of the seat (i.e., less "shallow") than on the Nautilus and it is also slightly longer and the button is easier to press to release (its still childproof, but i feel like I am not going to break my thumb in the process). The way the lap hooks are positioned also allow for more room so they're not clamping down on my sons inner thighs. Hands down the configuration is much better than the Nautilus. The price does reflect that, but trust me, it's worth it to be frustration-free!