AquaClear 30 Power Filter Unboxing/Installation (STEP By STEP)

[@nikkifinley2543]

You are a life saver my 13 year old threw the directions away we had everything right except dont run it dry. Smh. Very definitive video. THANKS

[@kevinthomas2470]

Very helpful. Better than the instruction manual. Thanks.

[@Mgm_Designs]

You're very much welcome! I'm supposed to get a new filter to run a few tanks outside so stay tuned!

[@ImuaOnesTopFan]

Tysm! I replaced my filter cause if I ran it for a little longer then 10ish minutes it would sound like a jet engine that could be heard throughout my house. Got it in the mail and I was very confused by the directions. Good video!

[@Mgm_Designs]

You're very much welcome

[@ATownAk]

Thanks man, helped me see the piece I missed. The little part that controls how far the u tube slides fell out, couldn't figure out why the u tube still had a little bubble of air in it. Found the piece and popped it in and boom, all set!

[@Mgm_Designs]

I'm happy I was able to help you. I have more videos coming soon.

[@MorganThaGorgan]

This video is a lifesaver! Thank you so much for this walk-through.

[@Mgm_Designs]

You're very much welcome!

[@JJ-pi3sj]

Fluval, "AquaClear" make the best filter. You can change out one of the three filters media things individually so you keep that good bacteria running full time.

[@juli8vdberg562]

Best HOBF for any smaller tank setup.. I also add purigen into it and cover with filter floss on top and your tank remains super clear and smooth - in a curved hooks tank like Blau, the water surface circulation and agitation will be best

[@Mgm_Designs]

I totally agree, I made a new video about a good quality water circulation pump recently, check it out if you want.

[@juli8vdberg562]

@@Mgm_Designs oh thank you .. I will .. thing is that I am only having few 5 or 7 gallon tanks that are not suitable for fish but design creations and doing just fine and no algae etc given epiphytes only and very low light and I can easily top off the water each day a little and be good but still better circulation for surface is a drama… HOBF pushes water IN the tank while you need it over the surface, air bubble stones seem to reduce CO2 that already is low in a low tech unless on the top of tank and that’s aesthetically not possible and rather useless lower too .. I hope the future models add replaceable features to the airflow cap part ..

[@ronstar7027]

biofilter mesh bag goes thru the red loop, folds over, an red collar is then applied. That's what the instructions show, but I needed a magnifying glass to see that.

[@empressmarie8466]

OMG 😃 thank you so much! you made it so simple and I put mine together because those directions were looking like Japanese to me! 🤣😆

[@daynamichelle4657]

I just bought this filter for my first tank. Thanks!

[@Mgm_Designs]

You're welcome

[@monsteroffoggybottom6309]

This really helped me figure out how to adjust the intake tube so that it could adjust the quantity of water. Thanks!

[@janydiaz9005]

Thank you for your help this video was better then reading the paper😁

[@Mgm_Designs]

You're welcome! I have another coming soon

[@joshualaurent3016]

Thanks for making this video. I was wondering if i should use x2 aqua clear 50s or x2 aqua clear 30s for a 40 gallon tank? Which is the better more suitable option? The tank will have 2 or 3 small fancy goldfish and maybe a school of white clouds.

[@DitaAlighiery]

Thank you so much you helped me a lot 😁 much appreciated

[@Mgm_Designs]

You're very much welcome!

[@TophatOrange]

I hope the bettas in the glass jars got a decent home ;)

[@RobLukkien]

Maybe keep the plug of the wire 100% dry and out of the water next time ;)

[@LFPPNGTN]

Ayo thanks for this. I was so high that I couldn't figure this shit out

[@DoggoKin]

So helpful ! Thank you ! I was curious... would this filter be sufficient to double as an oxygenator? Or, would you still use an air pump with this filter running? 🤔

[@Mgm_Designs]

Yes, it agitates the water surface tension so yes it can provide oxygen as well as filtration. If you want to supply additional oxygen with an air pump you can also.

[@11thgenerationcorolla57]

How about changing the filter? Do we replace them and discard the old filter or we wash them and put it back on?

[@Mgm_Designs]

The sponge and the bag of rocks (biological media) stay but after about 3 - 4 months the bag of activated carbon stops working, so it needs to be replaced, otherwise, everything else just needs to be rinsed out and put back into the filter. Make sure to clean the impeller also, it may get stuck in small debris.

[@haeywon]

Is this a quiet filter? I've been thinking about switching to this filter due to my topfin filter breaking the first week I got it 😢

[@jh5090]

This might be a stupid question if I cycled my tank already I don’t have to worry about cycling it again whenever I replace the one that came with my tank right? Thanks!

[@michelleworsham5801]

Thank you for the video. I have a question. How often do you change out the water/ clean the tank?

[@MiizNightmare]

I was so wrong about where that black piece went. Lol. Baby find any directions and the piece was in the filter where there is a while they is an effect fit, so I thought that would be where it goes.

[@taye2427]

Charcoal in a planted tank? Doesn’t that take all the nutrients out of the water?

[@jeanryan2258]

Thank you! This was so helpful!

[@Mgm_Designs]

You're welcome, I have more videos coming soon. I've been doing some restructuring

[@Sky_Lit_Pilot]

I feel like this is a dumb question, but do you have to change out the filter inserts? Also this video was extremely helpful! Great work!

[@Mgm_Designs]

Actually its a very good question, the stock filter inserts only have to be rinsed from time to time when the filter gets full, and the activated carbon bag is the only thing that needs to be replaced. Activated carbon absorbs organic waste like a sponge but its a one time use item. If anything, the good thing about this filter is you can choose what kind of media you want, so you can add your favorite products to this filter if you want.

[@Sky_Lit_Pilot]

@@Mgm_Designs THANK YOU SO MUCH ! I couldn’t find a good answer online 😊 Edit: until now😂

[@kylejenkins9389]

It’ll have instructions

[@apdroidgeek1737]

Comes with two intakes so you can extend it, but yea

[@liabuuug]

Super helpful! Thank you!

[@Mgm_Designs]

You're very much welcome!

[@DataConduitDemiGod]

You just gotta give it a firm nudge just finished mine

[@0219yang]

Is this filter quiet beside the sound of water flow?

[@wikiwing348]

I got this filter, I’m looking forward to it

[@Mgm_Designs]

You're gonna love it, they really don't call it Aquaclear for no reason.

[@MiizNightmare]

Also I'm pretty sure that is not right, the red part i will try it out but I believe you put it through the other piece and then pull it through the red cap.

[@Mgm_Designs]

Correct!

[@drew6011]

I hope you have a proper tank for that beta man,

[@Mgm_Designs]

I sold it a few years ago

[@Michelle-zs1fy]

My water flow is too weak? Any suggestions how to make it better?

[@mikemcguinness1662]

I have the same filter. I like it except one thing makes no sense to me. How come the instructions say to replace the biological filtration bag every 3 months? Shouldnt this be staying as it is housing the beneficial bacteria? Thanks.

[@Mgm_Designs]

Honestly, that's just a marketing scheme, rinse the bag and the sponge every time you clean the filter. I've done this many time and I have no issues.

[@unknownphysique9223]

Can i use this filter on sea water but with corals just clown fishes and real stones???

[@Mgm_Designs]

Yes, definitely, just make sure you get the proper size to filter your tank properly. Usually if your tank is 30 gals, get a 50 gallon filter, if the tank is 50 gals, get the 70 or the 110gal filter. This will ensure the water gets filtered cleaner and faster. Most filter companies make their filters under powered so always get a more powerful model that does just a bit more than the recommended filter.

[@henn415]

1) very dangerous to get the power cord wet 2) I've been running the filter for about a week but my tank is still cloudy.. any ideas?

[@Mgm_Designs]

Definitely, especially if you're using it in a saltwater tank, the water will conduct electricity 10x more violently than in normal water. And about the cloudy water, how long ago was the tank set up?

[@apdroidgeek1737]

Idk about you guys but i always splash water on my power cords, and i have sw.

[@Mgm_Designs]

@@apdroidgeek1737 if the water was not dripping down from the wall directly to the socket, then you're fine.

[@emisanchez7181]

I have another question I got my Aqua clear 30 filter for my 5.5 gallon and does your motor the black part that has a cord connected to it get hot or warm for some reason ever since I bought mine like 2 weeks ago it’s been warm ever since does your motor feel warm or hot or nothing at all

[@Mgm_Designs]

Only if you started it without water in the filter. If its just a bit warm then it should be ok, but if its very hot running normally than it might be a defect.

[@luisabreu7295]

lmao that was me af using the Costco water bottle

[@juliancisneros5815]

Hey, I have an aquarium of 55 lts, would you recommend me to use this one? Or the AquaClear 50?

[@Mgm_Designs]

Get the 50 or the 70, more filtration is better than less. You'll do less frequent water changes because there's more beneficial bacteria to break down the waste coming into the filter. One of my 10 gallon tanks uses the 20, and the water is always crystal clear.

[@juliancisneros5815]

@@Mgm_Designs i just bought the 30😔😔😔

[@howlingdog0754]

@@juliancisneros5815 I’m about to buy 4 of the 30s for my 55 lol

[@nunziocalapai8897]

Ottimo video Hai guadagnato un iscritto

[@ronskiecovers1903]

thankd

[@Mgm_Designs]

You're welcome

[@66mrzar]

Hi, how many cm is your aquarium?

[@emisanchez7181]

Is the fluval Aqua clear 30 too strong for a 5.5 gallon filter ?

[@Mgm_Designs]

A 5.5 gallon filter or 5.5 gallon tank

[@emisanchez7181]

@@Mgm_Designs 5.5 gallon tank my bad

[@Mgm_Designs]

@@emisanchez7181 Its ok, sure you can use it for a 5.5 gallon tank. Over filtering is better than under filtering.

[@emisanchez7181]

@@Mgm_Designs alright thanks

[@apdroidgeek1737]

They have aquaclear 20 rated for 5 to 20 gal

[@Sean3D2Y]

I used that other intake as an Extender.😂

[@aleemscorpio]

Is this self prime? or do we need to refill the water on power restart?

[@tedblack2163]

Refill with water whenever it is turned off or power outage.

[@motomania5985]

​@@tedblack2163Explain why ? Techical .

[@rghasson1]

Is it quiet???

[@Mgm_Designs]

Very much so, its quieter than the average air pump. I'd say around less than 10dB.

[@bobo53186]

Molto meglio il Tidal 35 🙃

[@victoriaschmitz4039]

Kind of defeats the purpose of watching a video you building it when a lot of of it is mostly off camera