Supreme SuperKing or Aquaclear500?
er...@pacbell.net
reliability is unequaled, I am running several at this time....
Neal
Anaheim, Ca
On 15 Dec 1998 00:59:24 PST, LBH <ksegura...@usa.net> wrote:
>I'm debating whether I should purchase an Aquaclear 500 or Supreme
>Superking from Pet Warehouse for my 125 gallon tank.
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>Any info would be greatly appreciated.
>
LBH
nothing of the Supreme SuperKing except on what it sez' on the catalog;
which is, High Volume, outside, power filtration, pumps 600 gph (page
10). I do have 3 aquaclear 300's on my other tanks that I really like
since they are low maintanance and easy to clean. I'm thinking aquaclear
500 since its cheaper ($32.95) and pumps 428gph as opposed to the Super
King ($49.95) at 600gph. Anyone out there currently use a SupremeKing
and satisfied with it??
BigDogg
I dropped yesterday (that really sucked)
BigDogg
Steve/Sharon
Why not try the AquaMaster 600...a great filter.
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Jake Litva
1) It is a very ungainly job to prime the lift tubes
2) It is a pig on electical power, if I remeber correctly about 50 watts to
drive
3) The motor runs very hot and is exposed to any water spills.
Jake Litva
Jake Litva
Jake Litva
Rick Bauer
I have an aquaclear 300 on a 45g tank, and it makes NO noise AT ALL. The
only noise there is is the water falling back into the tank. It also
aerates the tank amazingly well.
Car
rev_g...@my-dejanews.com
Definitely go with the Aquaclear. The Aquamaster 600 is a fine filter, but it
some bad design features. The only advantage of the Supreme filter that I can
think of is that the output is underwater as opposed to an overflow style.
That might be a factor if you are planning to have a heavily planted tank.
--Grover
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dfl/bkb
rev_g...@my-dejanews.com
as...@bellsouth.net (dfl/bkb) wrote:
> What sort of bad design features does the Aquamaster 600 have?
The Aqua Master uses 4 filter cartriges, two in front 2 in back. The water
is only forced to go through the 2 front cartriges. Water only flows past
the back 2 filters. So you end up with a lot of wasted space. I still say
it's an o.k. filter. I just think the Aquaclear is a superior filter design
at a lower price.
--Grover
>
> On Wed, 16 Dec 1998 10:13:41 GMT, rev_g...@my-dejanews.com wrote:
>
> >Definitely go with the Aquaclear. The Aquamaster 600 is a fine filter, but it
> >some bad design features.
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BigDogg
BigDogg
BigDogg
other one has a 200 (it's a 10 gallon) As for overkill, at the minimum
setting an aquaclear is great for tanks as small as a 20 gallon...or as big
as a 60, plus it comes with an intake extension for deeper tanks that really
comes in handy.
BigDogg
George Hannah
lot. I pop the motor off, and clean around the rotor (the little fan-like
thing) with a q-tip, plug it back in, and away it goes. It's only a year and
a half old. I change filters regularly, but I figured the pump should keep
itself clean, since it's always moving. Anyone else have to do this on a
regular basis?
LBH wrote in message <3676258E...@usa.net>...
Dominick Cariati
have no idea why...At first I thought they were broken. Anyone know if
there is something I should be doing (besides the q-tip thing) to
prevent this?
In <75b534$jvv$1...@smtp2.nbnet.nb.ca> "George Hannah"
Steve/Sharon
> In article <367696B9...@forbin.com>,
> schu...@forbin.com wrote:
> > BigDogg wrote:
> >
> > > Stick with aquaclear, they haven't given me one problem yet, except the 300
> > > I dropped yesterday (that really sucked)
> > >
> > > BigDogg
> >
> > Why not try the AquaMaster 600...a great filter.
> >
> > --
> > Sharonkay & Steve
> > The Fish Cube...
> > http://welcome.to/thefishcube
> > http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/4070/index.html
> > ICQ# 15437764 / AOL IM = fishcube
> >
> >
>
> Definitely go with the Aquaclear. The Aquamaster 600 is a fine filter, but it
> some bad design features. The only advantage of the Supreme filter that I can
> think of is that the output is underwater as opposed to an overflow style.
> That might be a factor if you are planning to have a heavily planted tank.
>
> --Grover
>
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the Aquamaster is also output underwater. I have found no design flaws with
it...One of my favorites. I'm one that doesn't like AquaClears....sorry to say
Steve/Sharon
> In article <36779975...@news.rdu.bellsouth.net>,
> as...@bellsouth.net (dfl/bkb) wrote:
> > What sort of bad design features does the Aquamaster 600 have?
>
> The Aqua Master uses 4 filter cartriges, two in front 2 in back. The water
> is only forced to go through the 2 front cartriges. Water only flows past
> the back 2 filters. So you end up with a lot of wasted space. I still say
> it's an o.k. filter. I just think the Aquaclear is a superior filter design
> at a lower price.
>
> --Grover
> >
> > On Wed, 16 Dec 1998 10:13:41 GMT, rev_g...@my-dejanews.com wrote:
> >
> > >Definitely go with the Aquaclear. The Aquamaster 600 is a fine filter, but it
> > >some bad design features.
>
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> http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own
Actually your getting more gph with the AquaMaster and they run about the same
price. As for the back fitler sleeves...those sleeves get just as full of debris as
the front sleeves..so water must be getting through them. Plus tons of space for
extra things, such as biomedia...like biobead bags etc
BigDogg
keeps mine running and I have 5. The only sucky one is the one that I
dropped. The others are completely flawless for several months. But hey go
with what works for you!
BigDogg
Stuart Pauker
I have numerous Aquaclears and have used some of them for years. The key
is to once every two months or so, take of the motor unit(magnetic unit),
remove the impeller and thoroughly clean the inside of the unit with a
q-tip or, I use a narrow brush, and thoroughly clean the impeller - making
sure there's no hair or other debris caught on the metal shaft and also
clean off the fins. Then put a little aquarium-safe grease on the o-ring
and replace the whole unit. If you do this regularly you shouldn't have
any problems with stalling.
Also, the cleaniness of your water will determine the rate that you develop
build-up in the motor unit, so- the cleaner your water, the less often
you'll have to clean the impeller.
hth,
Stuart
Steve/Sharon
> As long as we're talking about filters here... One of my aquaclears stalls a
> lot. I pop the motor off, and clean around the rotor (the little fan-like
> thing) with a q-tip, plug it back in, and away it goes. It's only a year and
> a half old. I change filters regularly, but I figured the pump should keep
> itself clean, since it's always moving. Anyone else have to do this on a
> regular basis?
>
> LBH wrote in message <3676258E...@usa.net>...
> >I'm debating whether I should purchase an Aquaclear 500 or Supreme
> >Superking from Pet Warehouse for my 125 gallon tank. Problem is, I know
> >nothing of the Supreme SuperKing except on what it sez' on the catalog;
> >which is, High Volume, outside, power filtration, pumps 600 gph (page
yes..our Aquaclear stalls also..one reason I don't like them...never had another
brand do that. It's horrible trying to fit the intake to the inside hole
etc...major pain.
Paul S Secinaro
>As long as we're talking about filters here... One of my aquaclears stalls a
>lot. I pop the motor off, and clean around the rotor (the little fan-like
>thing) with a q-tip, plug it back in, and away it goes. It's only a year and
>a half old. I change filters regularly, but I figured the pump should keep
>itself clean, since it's always moving. Anyone else have to do this on a
>regular basis?
Yes, in fact I think if you look in the Aquaclear instructions it
tells you to clean the impeller assembly on a regular basis. Just
normal maintenance.
Paul
Mike Bernardoni
over 4 years...NO PROBLEMS..I think they are the best..low-cost..low maintenence
power filter on the Market..also..my kudos go out to the ORIGINAL Diatom Filter made
by the VORTEX COMPANY..this is a first class WORK HORSE!! IMHO Mike
Buffalo Bob
wrote:
Can Someone tell me where I can view the AquaMaster Products on the
Web? I would like to look at these filters.
Bob
rev_g...@my-dejanews.com
> the Aquamaster is also output underwater. I have found no design flaws with
> it...One of my favorites. I'm one that doesn't like AquaClears....sorry to
say
>
> --
> Sharonkay & Steve
> The Fish Cube...
> http://welcome.to/thefishcube
> http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/4070/index.html
> ICQ# 15437764 / AOL IM = fishcube
>
>
I think you mean the Supreme SuperKing has under water output. The Supreme
Aquamaster has a box overflow return. Also what problems have you had with
the Aquaclears?
--Grover
LBH
I have made up my mind, I'm sticking to Aquaclears. I currently have 3
aquaclear 300's for several years and have not encountered problems with it.
I just ordered a aquaclear 500 since its much affordable and reliable.
Thanks again for everyones input and have a safe and great Xmas...
LBH wrote:
> I'm debating whether I should purchase an Aquaclear 500 or Supreme
> Superking from Pet Warehouse for my 125 gallon tank. Problem is, I know
> nothing of the Supreme SuperKing except on what it sez' on the catalog;
> which is, High Volume, outside, power filtration, pumps 600 gph (page
Paul S Secinaro
>If gravel's getting in, or if it's just getting gunked up excessively,
>try sticking a mini or 100-size sponge over the intake (cut a slit
>into it.) This is the way I have mine set up.
I've had good results with this trick. The only thing I haven't
figured out yet is how to remove the sponge for cleaning without
releasing a cloud of junk into the water.
Paul
SBP
the sponge. Cover the sponge with the net and as you remove it(the sponge)
from the intake tube, keep the net around it. It will trap much of the
debris as you lift it out of the tank.
-Stuart