AquaClear 110/500 Review - Plus under the hood of my 75 gallon!

[Aleloh]

I thought goldfish were cold water species? I doubt heat causes too many problems, them being cold blooded and all, but why do you have a heater in there?

[fishforme2]

@Aleloh - They are, however I find that 76-78 or so degrees keeps them healthy, for me anyway. My fish room is in a cold basement, and I don't want too much fluctuation. Thanks for the comment!! :)

[ben191209]

Holy cow! 2 25 year old filters! They are both more than twice my age! and do you think that tank is underfiltered?

[fishforme2]

@ben191209 - I do think the tank is underfiltered! :)

[ben191209]

@fishforme2 HOW? YOU HAVE LIKE 500 GALLONS OF FILTRATION ON IT!!!

[fishforme2]

@ben191209 - I know ;) But its never enough for me. I like filtration as much as the tank! :)

[wiggles9217]

That AC500 is older than me lol. Great video, by the way!

[fishforme2]

@wiggles9217 - thanks! :)

[tithra33]

out of curiosity, where do you usually buy your impellers? Do you order online?

[fishforme2]

@tithra33 - i get replacements at Big Als, a local chain.

[tithra33]

hooray for aqua clear! : ) your ranchus are cute. I am pining for a ranchu.... someday. : )

[fishforme2]

@tithra33 - thanks!! :)

[espirates2]

What type of hanging light do you have there ? I keep seeing the same type of light used by others.

[fishforme2]

@espirates2 - Its a simple aluminum overhead lamp style purchased at home depot i believe.

[Jasonator604]

NOTHIN beats an aquclear!!! Ive got 2 more than 20 yrs old!!

cheers!

[fishforme2]

@Jasonator604 - agreed! Thanks for the comment! :)

[SlowChromeHand]

Do you have crazy high electricity bills?

[fishforme2]

@SlowChromeHand - a little high, yeah. :)

[worthen599]

what are all the sponges for and how are they used?

[fishforme2]

@worthen599 - they are used both for mechanical filtration and a host for beneficial bacteria which keeps the water clean.

[Patthew113]

WOW how many gallons an hour do you think it does?

[fishforme2]

@Patthew113 - Not sure, but its a lot. And thats what I like :) Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it!

[SlowChromeHand]

man! I thought I liked over filtering my tank!

[fishforme2]

@SlowChromeHand - That's what I do. I love filters as much as the fish! :).

[SlowChromeHand]

@fishforme2 lol I KNOW! If I add dual AC 110's, I feel like I suped up my engine in a hot rod.

[fishforme2]

@SlowChromeHand - I agree!!! :) Thanks for the comment! :)

[cubaniton74]

When your impellers break, just epoxy it back together, I have done it to mine and they work just as new or better, because I know it will never come loose again after epoxing it.

[fishforme2]

@cubaniton74 - Great tip! Thanks for the comment - I will try that. :)

[MrGreengiant15]

huga ass.lol

[fishforme2]

@MrGreengiant15 what do you mean? :)

[nicofish1000]

I wish I had a golfish. I have an aquaclear 200 too its great it was a gift from a friend it was at least 6 years old when he gave it to me

[fishforme2]

@nicofish1000 AquaClear 200 - I agree, its a great filter! Thanks for the comment. I appreciate the feedback :)

[nicofish1000]

I wish I had a golfish

[fishforme2]

@nicofish1000 They are great fish! :)

[balton777]

Stop dropping the impellers, Butterfingers! LOL j/k Redearsunfish, you sure got your money's worth out that AC110/500. The real question is what's the longest a heater has worked for you?

[fishforme2]

@balton777 :) I did get my money's worth for sure. Heater. Good question. Not long. A handful of years. maybe 7-8 at the very most in one rare instance. I have these new heaters. we'll see... Thanks for the comment.

[aquaremo2011]

wow.... 25 years old filter..... thats rocking

[blurlistener]

Goldfish paradise....

[fishforme2]

@blurlistener Absolutely :) thanks!