I was checking these out online. They seem pretty sweet, but I wanted to hear from someone that has used them before I buy.
Anyone using them? *BOUNCINGS
Pentair Aquatics
Anyone using them? *BOUNCINGS
Pentair Aquatics
Anyone use Pentair Filters?
- Thread starter nealio
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i've used the lifeguard line a LOT. it's what we used for the smaller (<300G) tanks at the aquarium i used to work at and also when i worked as a service technician for rich people's tanks. haha. they're easy to use. usually ran inline with the mechanical, UV sterilizer, and chemical modules with a sump. what size tank were you thinking about using these with? i'd recommend them for larger tanks >75G. the UV is a pain in the butt, though, when you need to change the bulb. i've broken many-a-stand pipe in my day! i'd also recommend buying a few extra standpipe caps, they're easy to lose.
Its for a 55G, but I plan to upgrade to a 6' next year. I have a mag. 350 right now, but I was about to plumb the 55g tank and I saw these Pentair filters while reading the marinedepot catalog. I thought they would be nice, but I couldn't figure out how easy they would be to clean compared to a reg canister filter. I need to get a UV unit soon, so I was going to purchase the mechanical, and UV unit, but if there is a better option out there I would rather use that. I guess I just like the idea that they are all inline.
How often do you change a UV bulb? Once a year right?
How often do you change a UV bulb? Once a year right?
the fact that they're inline is a greak perk. all you have to do it do maitenence is to close your influent valve and your exfluent valve to isolate the filters. then just do your maitenence, close up the filters, and open your valves. we changed our UVs every 6-months at the aquarium just to be safe. i've actually never used a canister filters (i'm asking for a filstar xp2 for christmas) so i can't personally compare. the only thing to be careful about is if you have a filter full of carbon, it will take a whiel to rinse the dust out. i recommend on having a second set of micron sleaves so you can take the ole sleaves out, put the new, clean ones in, and then after you're all done, go and clean the dirty ones. if you end up with like say, four mechanical units, i'd clean two per cleaning so that you always have two that are covered in bacteria. and depending on the size of your cabinetry, they fit very nicely underneat inline with your sump.