PROBLEMS With The New Fluval Aquaclear Filter 2024
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- In this video I talk about the features of the new Fluval Aquaclear AC Series filter. This filter was just released, and some have expressed concerns over a few of its new features. I have had no issues with this aquarium filter personally, but I will be doing an update video after 30 days. Thanks for watching #fluval #aquaclear #naturalaquarium
Do you have a link to buy the new filter?
In 36 years I have never had a power filter lose it's prime when the power goes off and then comes back on. I keep my tanks full and they never lose their prime.
Yeah without getting on the soapbox about it I’ll just say social media is a very interesting thing lol
Is not a myth. It happened to me a few times. The filter wouldn't prime after a power outage
The filter should not lose its prime when power is disconnected. If it loses prime the water level is too low. That being said if the water level is correct, and the filter does not lose prime but will not restart flow, the impeller area needs to be cleaned out. Thanks for watching!
They should of left the original filter it worked great and no maintenance
Thanks for watching !
The only real thing they needed to fix was the rattling lid. Maybe put the pump in the water but that wasn't such a deal breaker in the first place
Yes I agree on the lid for sure. I could stop mine from rattling if a bottle of prime was on it lol. The new AC20 I have has not had any rattle at all. Its quiet and I have no complaints so far. Thanks for watching!
I always just quieted mine with a couple of rubber bands holding it down.
The non internal pump is going to be it's biggest downfall.
How? Thanks for watching !
So you could cut a plastic soda bottle and use it under the outlet with some sponge to baffle the sound and flow a bit. May be a little neater byt the filter floss works
Yeah that’s an excellent option as well! Thanks for watching
I already have the AC30 running for 30 days or more. It wasn't dirty at all, I could have not bothered to rinse the internal sponge. The prefilter on the intake holds on to most of the debris and that needed a good rinsing. I'll need to find a small cup I can put over the intake the next time I turn it off to clean it so it doesn't just release all the debris on that intake sponge when the flow stops and I pull the intake out.
Thanks !
I put a plastic sandwich bag over the intake sponge and close it up as best I can, then slide the bag and filter off. Works to contain all the debris.
@@reefhugger100 a sandwich bag over the pre filter before removing it really helps a lot. I have a "Qanvee Aquarium Gravel Vacuum" I was lucky enough to come across at a local amazon return store for $10. Its a small diameter tube and I just use that to get most of the debris off the pre filter without removing it. Just suck off what I can then twist the prefilter 180 degrees and get the rest. The vac is pricey but worth it. I dont think I would have ordered it at the price on the buceplant website, however now that I own it, I wouldnt go back to the larger diameter style. I also made a pretty handy nano vac myself out of airline tubing. I should probably do videos on those. Thanks for watching!
If compare with fluval model C2 , C4 which is more better 🤔 ??
The c2 and c4 models offer 5 stage filtration. I guess it depends on your setup. Thanks for watching !
I dont understand why its a fail - yes its a different design but looks fully functional
There are some people who are really upset with the little tabs on the filter basket. I personally don’t see it being a problem.
I have several older aquaclear filters. I think the tabs on the filter basket are a good improvement to keep media in place. Have you tried turning the filter off to see if it really does re-prime itself? That is one improvement I'd like to see as our electricity does go out periodically.
If your filter loses prime when the power is turned off, either the impeller area is too dirty to properly function, or the water level in the tank is too low. I have a few other videos on my channel showing power failure with the new aquaclear ac series. Check them out and Thanks for watching!
aqua clarar are work horses
Yep they do the job
Imagine updating a filter and leaving the pump outside the tank....why even bother?
Thanks for watching!
The new models SUCK
What features do you dislike? Thanks for watching !