AQUACLEAR

How do I prevent baby fish from being pulled into my filter?

We suggest purchasing the Fluval Pre-Filter Sponge, Item #A1387, which will effectively prevent even the smallest of fish and other aquatic organisms from entering the filter intake. You can make an incision in the center of a coarse foam filter block and insert the siphon tube strainer into it to achieve similar results. We recommend rinsing the sponge every 2 weeks to ensure proper filtration performance.

I change the carbon in my filter every couple of weeks. Is this too often?

No. It's better (and easier) to prevent odors rather than having to remove them once they've accumulated. Some fish are messy eaters, or are more prone to producing large amounts of waste, so prevention is key.

Do you have any tips for fixing common filtration issues?

I found a fish stuck to the intake of my filter. Is the flow too strong?

You don't need to be concerned about your filter being too powerful for use with healthy fish, many of whom swim in natural habitats with much stronger currents. If a fish became stuck to the intake of your filter, it's likely that the fish was already sick. Take note that you can adjust the filter output strength to suit your particular fish species.

How do I know when it's time to change my filter media?

The water level in my AquaClear filter is quite high and there is water spilling over, back into the aquarium on the intake side. Why is this happening?

This is likely occurring as a result of the filter media being clogged and not allowing water to pass through efficiently. Rinse out the media on a regular basis to help prevent this from happening.

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