Marineland Emperor 450 Pro Hang on Back Aquarium Filter Long Term Review

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

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[@aquienpuedainteresar4188]

Right now the 450 is cheaper than the 375. If I had a need for it ill jump on it.

[@aquienpuedainteresar4188]

@Tyler Neal Jason will give you the best answer but I believe you can still use the ceramic but it depends on how you set it up. I have the different mechanical media horizontal instead of vertical so at te very top you can put on the ceramic as long as is under water. I choose this way because vertically it didn't allow the biowheels to spin. Hope Jason can give you the best advice. And yes its always good to have a back up. I do have a second 375 just in case.

[@Backblast72]

I have used Marineland filters since I started in this hobby back in 1996. Over the years I have used different versions of this filter. I remember a version of it where they had a flow control lever which sat directly above the impeller housing, and it was purple in color. I currently have a 75-gallon planted tank and I run the Emperor-400 on it. The filter is 19 years old, and it runs great just like it did when I first bought it. I have always liked how big the individual compartments for media are. I don't run it with the provided gray inserts for media as that is such a waste of space. I use a couple of bio rings at the bottom to break up the flow of water and help separate the gunk in the water column which is then picked up by the sponges. Above them I put a combination of Fluvals' Biomax rings with lava rock and above that I run some polyfill / filter floss and my water stays crystal clear. I have found this way I maximize the space provided in every pocket and can run a substantial of amount and bio-media within the filter. I absolutely love the Penguin's and think they are the absolute best filters for hang on the back.

[@felixdoesfitness4683]

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[@aquienpuedainteresar4188]

Hang in there brother, it will pass.

[@felixdoesfitness4683]

@@aquienpuedainteresar4188 thanks

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I am so happy you are here with us. You always have a place in our community. I hope you find resolution in everything you are dealing with.

[@MBBTigger1357]

Nba2K Pg, I think I know what you are referring to. I was in a very deep black hole for a long time but thanks to wonderful doctors and you tube channels ESPECIALLY Prime Time Aquatics along with the fish hobby I came out of it. I never met you but you will be in my thoughts.

[@felixdoesfitness4683]

@@MBBTigger1357 yes i mean what you think about i have tried taking my life 3 times with my medecin

[@BrandonSmith-yc7kf]

Because of your knowledge about filters mine is cleaning my aquarium very well and it's crystal clear

[@pelhamsaquatics]

It’s amazing , how many folks have problems with the bio wheels, I’ve had one running for decades and the wheels spin very fast, the small channels might need a slight cleaning with a toothpick and paper towel, but for mine I love those wheels and I believe in they’re use. I wish they would put the hinged top on the regular prnguins, but not a big deal. Thanks for another great show🙂

[@MBBTigger1357]

Greetings from Michigan. Thanks for the review. I already have the aquaclear 110 .....2 on my 90 and 150 each. Crystal clear water. You are correct on when they get shut off I have to take a cup of water and pour it into the filter compartment to get the flow going but it is not a inconvenience for me. I don’t even use carbon. The nice thick sponge in my aquaclear does an amazing job in keeping my tank crystal clear. This is another great day with Prime Time Aquatics!✋🐠

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Glad they are working well for you!

[@EpicConspiracy]

I love this filter. They work great if you have shrimp in your tank because the slits in the intake are so small. I got rid of all my tidal for the 450s

[@kristenwinter8157]

I have the other version of this. I really like it! The only problem I had was it wouldn’t fit on my 75 so we had to cut the lip off where the lid sits on in. The motor wouldn’t go in the tank because of the lip was out to far. Great video!!

[@littlemidwestrebornsdolls]

Wonderful review! You make being in the fish hobby not so overwhelming for this newbie. 🐟🐠

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@papasmerf6453]

Always my favorite Aquarium KZbinr. Learn something every time.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@BigBudde]

Just got one. Liking it so far! good review. thank you!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Awesome!

[@mountaintoppufferkeeper2289]

I bought a the pro 450, through your link, for my 75 gallon fahaka puffer tank to replace a 110. The flow control is better for me, the intake and mid intake on this is excellent, very quiet. Thanks for the video sold me

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Good to hear! Hope you enjoy it!

[@dozerreed8897]

Just purchased the marineland 450. Love that it’s super quiet compared to my 18 year old previous hang on filter. I love all the options and how you can customize what you need it for, keep the videos coming!

[@forgetfulpriestiv14]

What was your old filter that you were using?

[@paulwilson9720]

I loved the video, I hate unboxing videos and opinions from people that don't even use the product. I appreciate the videos and have future plans of getting some cichlids.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

We always try to follow up with a more long term video after we've had some time to work with the equipment.

[@dan_e]

Just purchased this filter using your link. Hope you get some kind of kickback from this. Thanks for the great review!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! Hope you enjoy it!

[@joec2174]

Nice review. Some additional notes , the power cord can be pinched between the filter bracket and tank rim. There is no dedicated cord holder. The spray bar utilizes unfiltered water unless you use a intake sponge. The intake sponge from marine land works great and will extend the life of the cartridges . Was playing with the idea of removing the bio wheels and adding marinepure bio balls in the area. But never had an issue with the wheels not spinning. The media basket is also hit with unfiltered water so you do have to remove and clean it. Back in the 80s an aftermarket company sold top fill media baskets instead of the clam shell design. This makes a huge difference on holding capacity. The filter is quiet and does a nice job cleaning the tank. Years ago the 400 came with clear windows to see if the wheels were spinning . This filter for the price should have that feature. The intake tube also had a top skimmer feature. It’s a big filter and you know it’s in the tank. But again it does a nice job. The cover issue, I removed 1/4 inch from the glass cover edges. They fit again now. I use this filter in a 65 gallon salt tank and thankfully the salt creep issues the 400 had are resolved with the 450. Especially the new internally contained spray bar design. All in all a nice job by marine land !!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Good points!

[@joec2174]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics I’m 63, in this hobby 50 years . I can’t think of a finer person than you to keep the hobby going ! Thank you !!

[@angiemoore1741]

I am planning to start a larger aquarium early next year. I was anxious to hear your long term review of this filter. I am gathering information so I can put together a well functioning tank. Thanks for this review great information

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Hope the new tank goes well!

[@tenchi144]

Glad I got the right one! Just bought a 75 gallon from petco and saw this filter on sale for 64 bucks so I snagged it. Haven't got it set up but glad I got it if you say it's been good for your bigger tank. Thanks for the info on that micron filter! Have some weird water here in VA so that might help a bunch

[@dustinsinclair8563]

Pro series hands down one of my favorites Ole hob trick is to after the filter slot to drop in some bio rings for bonus capacity

[@jonathanbedsole1671]

I used to feel the same about the Emperor Filters. I had an Emperor 400 that ran for 25+ years flawlessly before it died about 1.5 years ago. Its direct replacement is cheaply built compared to the older one. It also started having impeller problems at about 9 months. I have done the "impeller fix" twice now in the last 6 months and am going to sell it. A once great filter is not so great anymore.

[@joejones4039]

Love the Altifrons back there. I have 2 in my 180 but they're still babies at 2 inches.

[@danielwcheng6381]

Thanks for the review Jason. It looks like marineland did a good job in addressing the issues of the previous version. Which I found great initially but over time was a pain. The greatest new advantage is the pump motor. That being said I replaced a smaller bio-wheel 200 with a SeaChem 55. My issues with the 200 was noise, initially it was quiet but then it got noisy. Some of that noise came from sand getting suced into the intake propeller. Cleaning helped but then I had trouble with the intake piping unless it was seated seat just right it would again be noisey. I also found the fit of the cover to be problematic. Now maybe I just got a got a bad unit. Still I've decided to move to the SeaChem line. The bio-wheel concept is good but in the previous version I found the intake plumbing to be over engineered and and not worth while. Hopefully this new pro-line will address the intake piping and seating issues. But for me it's SeaChem now.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I really like the Tidal series of filters as well :-)

[@chewyfan7745]

Awesome video Jason very informative. We use a penguin on our 55 and have love the way the work the tank is always crystal clear. And its so quiet. We only have a pleco and green terror in this tank as for the terror wont allow anything else in it. He likes the pleco. But thats about it. Stat safe and God bless you and your family

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Glad they work well for you too!

[@theholt2ic219]

If the wheel stops spinning at a decent speed you need to clean your filter. It means water is getting blocked by either a sponge needing cleaning or cartridges needing replacement. I have my 350 and 400 with original wheels 3 years old the wheels still spin with good speed.

[@hepaaquatics8947]

Hi Jason great review, I have the 400 on my aquarium and love it, waiting for the 450 to be available here in Canada, the way I use it is I replace the carbon with course and medium sponges cut in the shape of the cartridge for fit and then I cut the fine sponge for polishing and put that in the grey basket and it works beautifully, my aquarium is a 220 gallon Discus with 2 FX6 and the 400, I run the FX with bio media for 4mths without changing and even then they remain fairly clean. I do water changes twice per week and just rinse the 400 sponges when I do these waters changes.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Sounds like a nice setup!

[@jackjmaheriii]

I’m not too much of a HOB guy, but I got one of these to polishing the water of a new tank, and it works great!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Good to hear!

[@Kodygreen10k]

I just bought a 375. Really like it so far!!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Good to hear!

[@cichlid_kings]

Great review! Thanks Jason 😎

[@T0tenkampf]

Thanks for the review, I have a real issue with my emperor 400s losing prime and grinding. I have started replacing them with canisters but I think I will try these pro models

[@Burnell_jr]

I have 2 of them on my 125g and my water is crystal clear. It's also ultra quiet. I may upgrade to an FX6 at some point but these were affordable after buying the tank and all of it's accessories.

[@ColossalSwordFormAndTechnique]

My brother has his for 6 years. Still good 👍 Of course not as strong as it was brand new

[@Iamadrummer]

I got one on my 100 gallon Oscar tank, as well as a canister filter. The canister is mostly biological filtration, and the Emperor I use sponges. It has been running about 10; years with no problems. Once a week I rince the sponges. Every other week I do a 25% water change. The bio wheels have not stopped spinning.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Glad they are working well for you too!

[@eds8028]

Other than my glass lid not closing all the way. I have been very happy with mine so far.

[@justinstuart8382]

Thanks for this. Ive actually never seen these type of filters before. Looks interesting but unfortunately too small for my needs. Plus all my tanks have pre-installed glass side bracing so I've never been able to use hang on the backs.

[@markhunter2244]

Nice review. I think its great that you do an update after the filter has ran for a longer period of time, it gives a much better idea on how it is going to perform 🤓

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I try to wait a year on stuff just to make sure we can have plenty of time to work with the equipment. :-)

[@kdr1048]

Never had problems with the bio wheels stopping. Maintaining your filter properly will prevent this. Excellent filters

[@TRGz04HQ]

Same I even have the micro filters on both filters.

[@MyJC1969]

i have 2 pro series 375 on a 75 gallon, really like the set up , very quiet , so far so good

[@ejfishes7610]

Great review Jason!

[@aquariumhacksbymarcus5653]

Jason I bought penguin pro 275 for my 40 gallon breeder with a aqueon glass top & it did not fit! I WAS HIGHLY UPSET thinking this should have fit a standard glass top so I had to sand my glass top with a electric sander! It fits now but man I had to do some customizing. But everyone might not know how to do that. I been in the hobby for about 27 years so I have done, /built almost everything in the hobby now thanks to this filter I AM A PROFESSTIONAL GLASS SANDER LOL! Great filter though but it just won't fit every setup.

[@kirkscobey3031]

I used these years ago and loved them. They cover all your bases but are bulky and after awhile the bio filter gets smelly and scale builds up a lot. Much prefer the internal filter these days. I would own one again though if they weren’t so expensive. I can get two smaller filters for the same price.

[@michaelwisdom4136]

Picked up two of them today for $36 TOTAL at petco. Got a crazy deal.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Nice!

[@dennisf.5563]

Great video jason I've seen those and did some research before switching over to my HOB for my 125 .. had the FX6 BUT there was issues with those and I've address it with Fluval and it was in one ear out the other .. anywho I'm running 3 Tidal 110 and a 125 Pro sponge and TBH they work perfectly fine ..

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That's a sold combo!

[@DeFreeseAquariums]

Great update, one hob to consider. Thanks for sharing

[@kwajrod]

The fin streamers on your Geophagus are insane!

[@cristianchan5402]

that is Goliath HOB.... the size is mind blowing... 👍👍🙏

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I never realized how big it was until I tried to get it on camera. Haha

[@cristianchan5402]

any old quote there, sir... they said, 'the bigger is better'... and we respected our elder... 😂😂 love your channel sir... God bless for you and family...

[@johnwood738]

Love the reviews,kind of happy with what I have but am always looking for a better proven way!

[@petroman-cg8tt]

i use to like the aquaclear 110s, but when i lose power they will not restart, then i switched over to the marineland 350s love the them, i modified it. i buy large 2 inch sponges from swiss tropicals and cut them to size. i dont use the fiter media that comes with the filter.i love all your videos, joe h navy seabee

[@raycooper2287]

Awesome video again!!..you can put media on one side, and floss on other side and get same or better outcome.. do the wheels spin continuously? My smaller one didn't keep spinning. I would love to try it on my 75, or 55.

[@joybuckeye7493]

Because of you:-), I'm collecting pieces to set up a 20L shell dweller tank. So far I have the tank, sand, and air pump. Is there a marineland hob you would recommend, or stay with a sponge on each end. TIA. BTW, I look forward to Mondays with you and Joanna!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! I think the two sponge filters will work out best for the fry.

[@reecemohammed5930]

Wow I'm early, yo bro huge fan, I love your videos

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@brianp6180]

I tried one of these. My main issue is the motor housing in the front is to thick like you said. I couldn’t use it at all on my 125 g unless I wanted to leave the glass top open. That bothered me. I moved it to my 60 g and it barely fit. The glass top is real snug against the housing. It caused a vibration. I used it for 4 months and took it off. Other than that it is a good filter. If they could redesign with a slimmer motor housing I would buy it.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Ya, I just slid the glass top a little forward so the front was slightly extended above the rim of the tank, not perfect, but it works. :-)

[@oatmilll]

Hello sir i am shifting to new home and setting up two 4ft aquarium, and i made stand watching your video and loved it! My main concern was, is it durable to withstand two 4ft tanks?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

If you followed my build for the 75s those are the same ones I am using in our fish room. They have been very stable.

[@PeteSylviaob]

Good video Jason :)

[@jamesklimowicz7591]

Jason love the channel great content. I have a question on the media basket on the 450 pro i just bought two and put the K2 media in it. I actually filled it well below the recommend amount. I have a hard time seeing them but it looks like they are just floating at the top of the basket? Is this proper or should they be slowly moving around? Thanks James

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

As long as they are in there and water is flowing by them you should be ok. They don't move like you would see in a sump.

[@angelfishhaven]

When you use the filter cartridges the blue goes to the back not the front. This prevents all the gunk from getting inside the filter with the carbon. I have plants in my tank and so I cut open the black area and dump the carbon out. This holds the filter floss in place and can be easily washed off. By having the biowheels you don't have to worry about killing your cycle when cleaning off the filter pads, just don't touch the biowheels. Also if your wheel stops spinning adjust the rotation of the spray bars to increase the speed of the wheel. This does not affect the speed of the filter just the speed of the wheel. Happy fish keeping y'all.

[@aquienpuedainteresar4188]

I have the old version of the 375 and it has served me well. I been use cut up filter media, course, medium and fine instead of the cartridges. The pro version has to be even better.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

We used a lot of Penguin 350s and they ran very well for us too.

[@samsimple6153]

The bio wheels also provide excellent gas exchange. If you're running a planted tank you'll find you're plants do better overall with out running co2 on the tank. Clean the spindles on the bio wheel once a month or so and they'll turn for the life of the filter.

[@milekh6681]

What’s the difference between the wheel or just using the spillway for “ gas exchange “

[@samsimple6153]

@@milekh6681 a spillway creates turbulence on the water surface to promote gas exchange, and a wheel will also, but also suspends a thin film of water in the atmosphere that increases surface area considerably allowing a far greater gas exchange than can happen on the surface of the tank.

[@k0olmini11]

Great product review!!

[@IsabellaM._]

I use canister filters on all but one small tank that uses a hang on back. Question: Is it possible to use a sump for fresh water tank? I was thinking that it would be so much easier to get the filter media out; no carrying heavy canisters. Terrific video.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It sure is - here is an example in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJqvdmR6h9erbtU

[@IsabellaM._]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics ,Wow! I don't know a lot of what he said but tbat was amazing! My tank is a 75 gallon,so how big would my sump need to be?

[@mikaeldickinson6808]

I'm using the pro model on 2 20 gallon long breeders and they are amazing. Yes the wheels sucked at first but after pulling the seats from each side and pressing them back in the wheels seemed to not hang anymore and spin freely.

[@pas100657]

I find that the bio wheels stop spinning when the filter pads and or the intake sponge need to be cleaned. I run Penguin pros on most of my tanks and they’re reliable and run silent.

[@angelfishhaven]

Try adjusting the angle that the spray bar direct water into the biowheel that will help keep it spinning.

[@therandomman6647]

I stick with the emperor 400 if I need to rely on my bio wheels, although I have three 400s and one 450, which isn't exactly normal. The 400 has a dedicated impeller for the wheels.

[@therandomman6647]

​@@angelfishhavenyeah, you need to get them just right and then it's really reliable.

[@punittripathi79]

Great review!

[@CarolynnMc01]

Every Marineland filter i had broke and refused to start eventually. I don't know what happened. I cleaned the impeller, etc. I'm a HOB filter mess! I was wondering if you ever had the Seachem Tidal 35 gallon filter and if that's self-priming too? Amazon doesn't specify that. Thank you in advance, if you know the answer! I appreciate you continued help! Best wishes.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Yep - all the Seachems are self-priming!

[@lindaharper451]

I bought this filter a couple of days ago, after watching this video. I had a Penguin 350 and I liked it. It was not keeping my 75 gal. tank as crystal clear as I wanted. My problem is I cannot get the bottom of the motor compartment to stay on. I think it's on fine and then I plug it in, and it gets a big gap between the top and bottom of the compartment and then it falls off. I called Marineland and they are sending me another part. The part that falls off. I don't think that will fix my problem. I think it is something I'm doing wrong. Do you have any suggestions? I watch your show a lot and have seen most of your videos. You have helped me a lot since I'm new to this hobby and am 77 years old. Thank you, Linda Harper

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I've had to smack the two pieces together pretty hard at times.

[@davidclinchy1857]

They're great filters. I had one previously. And I got another hobby for awhile. Now I'm back in. I'm planning to get another one. Great tips on the on the. Under filter do you please tell me where did you get the the 150 aquarium behind you? Can you tell me the website of Pet Store online? Please tell me. Thank you.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The 150 came from Petsmart.

[@lixly8070]

Great video as always - do you run carbon in your hob filters? The couple that i still have running, I usually fill with ceramic media/filter floss/sponges or occasionally purigen and use reg sponge filters to handle the rest of the filtration.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I actually don't run carbon in any of my filters.

[@multipletanksyndrome]

I have a Marineland 400 Pro, I wish the motor was inside the tank. Also, the intake isn't adjustable, but easy to cut. The 450 also has that center column filter. The gray cartridges are $2.50 on Amazon.

[@davidclinchy1857]

They're great filters. I had the 375 on my 65 gallon. And I just purchased a 450. I haven't had time to put it on yet. I wondering. Where did you get that 150? Behind you. Where where do you did you buy it? And also can you tell me the size? Thanks.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Those were commonly available at Petsmart for years. Not sure if they still sell them. That tank is 48x24x30.

[@arkansasboy45]

So, do you use those 2 sponge filters on that tank in the background in conjunction with the Emperor 450?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Yes, since the tank is so heavily stocked I like the redundancy.

[@chadanderson2798]

I run two of the 450s on a 55. Maybe over kill but i have intake sponges on both intakes and intake sponges inside the filters insted of the round media baskets. I never rinse either sponge. Ive been running them for 2 years. I change out the disposable cartriges once a month and i use bonded quilt batting and ceramic rings in the custom cartriges that u can use whatever u want and i change that quilt batting once a week but it works like a micron filter. I wouldnt recommend the micron cylindar they sell because unfiltered water is going directly into it and it plugs up in no time. Ive found the intake sponges never plug up. Maybe im wrong for never rinsing but im like u i dont like getting that junk in my tank so i leave them alone. Their great biological filtration so if u just leave them alone they work great. They dont need cleaned. Just like the bio wheels that u are never supposed to clean.

[@dwayneparsons543]

I agree with you 100% except I am not a fan of the bio wheel.

[@raycooper2287]

Ok, question answered on wheels spin continuously....can I put floss or sponge in the space where I take wheels out of.?? I do this with aqueon quiet Flo series.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The sponge will probably work better. I could see the floss getting into the tank if placed right next to the return?

[@nathanhowes8579]

Hey Jason you mentioned that the 450 doesn’t need much tank to wall clearance....but how many inches would be needed? I currently only have 3 1/2".....thanks for your help

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I don't think that is quite enough space. I think you're looking at more like 4.5"

[@nathanhowes8579]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thanks so much for your help....guess i will have to do a move of the tank ☹️. And really love all your great videos as they have been very helpful and informative 👍👍

[@erickgiomillan9363]

My life has gone to watching these videos while eating oreos at 6am in the morning right after work🙂

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That sounds like fun! :-)

[@smitaarun9917]

I would like some help on air stone. I maintain a fish tank at the school where I work my secretary bought a small aistone.It worked very well for dew days but not it is not doing anything so what model is good and what do you like to use.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Check out the never clog airstones from Aquarium Co-Op. They are probably the best on the market.

[@embee5861]

Does the smaller Pro 375 interfere with the glass top like its big brother? Is it the same filter, just a little smaller? Can you run a tube brush into the spraybar to keep the wheels spinning like the older 400?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The issue is the internal motor placement, so it may still cause the lids to not fit flush. Yes, you can still clean the spray bar tubes!

[@TheOfficialSteelReign]

I have been trying to get a couple of those for my 210g to replace the 350s I have now, but Amazon has been out of stock (everyone has been out of stock) since you did the unboxing a year or so ago.

[@carlsei3396]

Is it best to have a sponge filter as well as the Emp450? Or can I do without the sponge filter?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

If it’s a longer tank (6ft) it might be helpful to have a sponge filter at the other end

[@carlsei3396]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics It’s just a 75 gallon. Thank you.

[@suzannedahlberg4068]

Love my marineland 450, except the micron filter. How often do I change it?? It seems to get dirty very fast. Tried to clean it per the instructions, but it fell apart

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

If it clogs fast you could try using an intake sponge. I don't use it in my tanks because I'd probably have to change it out every other day based on my stocking levels.

[@lvitntnmrcls]

The wall side is slim. But the tank side is wider then the old version. Had to return it because my aquarium lid wouldn’t fit/close

[@jasonlittle4049]

I have a 55 gal tank would this be over kill for it or would the 375 one be better

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I’d probably go with the 375.

[@jasonlittle4049]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thanks save me money 375 cheaper

[@perrydelrossi345]

Do you reuse the filter floss or just toss and replace it when done? Thank you...

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Usually just replace it. If it doesn't look too dirty I will rinse it off in the sink, squeeze it out, and throw it back in.

[@multipletanksyndrome]

What did you do time for?

[@State1222WOS]

Do i have to take it off the tank (not just shut it down) to clean the impellar? Its vibrating badly suddenly

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

In a way - you have to unplug and remove the motor housing. Sometimes, depending on the tank, you can remove it with the rest of the filter still attached to the tank.

[@dr.who2]

Had problems with the 460 motor two pieces coming apart

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They usually snap back together.

[@flossie653]

do you have videos on axolotyls?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

No - we have never kept them.

[@distortedfox6561]

As for the micron filter it says for overnight use can I use it for more than overnight?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Yes, but you might have to clean it more often.

[@moderngunguy3666]

the bio wheels better since it's going through the air all the time makes for much better more robust beneficial bacteria growth that's the purpose of it

[@MrOgger151]

It is a wet dry filter which means way more oxygen which allows the the bacteria growth to accelerate responding to changes way faster. I think LOL.

[@moderngunguy3666]

@@MrOgger151 basically correct

[@travisdeblieck925]

How do these compare to the tidal filter? I know they have a lot of similar features. Just curious which you’d prefer Tidal 110 or this filter?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They are both really good - you can't go wrong either way.

[@IsleOfDuke]

Please tell me what is that cichlid with the fancy fins in the tank behind you

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That is Geophagus Altifrons!

[@IsleOfDuke]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you

[@ajabishop6153]

I have this filter for about two weeks now it seems to be a really good filter only problem I’m having is it doesn’t suction water from the bottom nozzle only toward the top of nozzle close to motor. Does anyone know why this is happening or is it a defect ?

[@mrsmithbmk6935]

I recently got a one of these and there is water flowing out of the middle part and not just the sides. It’s flowing over the motor part as well as from the side part where it is supposed to. Do I have a defective one or any idea?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That is an overflow - something may be obstructing the returns?

[@mrsmithbmk6935]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics I have taken this thing apart and cleaned everything I could and it’s still doing it. Any suggestions?

[@itspratik434]

Tell me the name of all fish that tank behind you? looks awesome.👍

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

In that tank we have Geophagus altifrons, Frontosa, two severums are the main ones you can see. :-)

[@kellyfanello6716]

Hi Jason need your help I got a big goldfish from store 4 days ago he goes nose down can't swim he's the goldfish with fat stomach this one is hudge 35 dollar fish ,I want to help him I don't wanna just take him back ,the peas didn't work, anything else I can do? My other fish same kind tries to get under her m and help him it's sad to watch ,help

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

You could try epson salts, although I have not used it - people have used it successfully. WIthout him eating it could be tough to treat with antibiotics.

[@kellyfanello6716]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thankyou guess what I did I don't know what worked but he's better now ,here's something I learned ,not being an expert I had alot of stuff in tank ,so I took most of it out ,and that seemed to make a big difference, something so small but so significant,he's not 100 percent but he's swimming not pointed nose down thankyou for answering ,me I really appreciate it.maybe part of it was there was to much stuff in tank ,and it stressed him ,I've never seen a fish try and help another fish ,my fish was bubba when big head couldn't ,get up, it was sad to watch,I have ,3 same fish that's enough ,50 gallon,I happy that big head ,is doing better thankyou again ,it's bubba bruce lee and big head ,they thankyou as well.

[@rippenxwhiskey4358]

Will the 375 work good with my 125 tetra planted tank?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Should work just fine.

[@rippenxwhiskey4358]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thanks bud!

[@marthaalmaraz9487]

My spray bar isn't working what do i do? Just bought it today..

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Just make sure the center part is pushed down all the way and the flow is turned up?

[@chrstopherthomas6952]

Hello everyone. Just wanted to let you know that I put this excellent filter on my 75 and it wouldn't allow my glass lid to close. I had to take out the plastic center hinge so I could close it. Thanks. Ok it's a year later. I took the filter off , didn't use it because of this problem. Even tried it on my new 125 and same problem. Really a shame.

[@johnalevetsovitis1775]

Having this issue now too on my 75! Wife not happy about the glass not sitting right 😂 .

[@aquariumaddictions7672]

i have 7 geophagus altifrons(4 male 3 female) will it be okay to cut down to just keeping a pair ? will male be overly aggresive toward female? i want to try to breed

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Most of my Geophagus pairs that I have had did really well together.

[@pmrossetti1]

Will it fit on the back of an acrylic tank?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I'm not sure since I don't have any acrylic tanks?

[@pmrossetti1]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thanks Jason. It appears not.

[@EpicConspiracy]

Would you suggest this over the tidal 110?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I think they are both great - can't go wrong either way :-)