What filter is best?

Ok. None of this was outlined in the instruction booklet. When I do a water change I am planning on just turning of the filter, than turning it back on when I am finished.

Ta for the info.

Lucas.

G'day lads. Filter is running very well. However, my flow has reduced substaincially since I started it up even while the filter media is clean. I opened up the propellor area and cleaned the shaft etc, but no luck. I was wondering if I can get some advice on how to clean things and keep the flow as high as possible? Thanks.

Luke.

did you clean the hose?

I haven't yet mate, what's the best way to do that? Just pull it apart and push a rag through the tubes?

Luke.

i like a hose cleaning brush ($10 aquaone brand), but before that and old car antenna (no i didn't steal it car wash knocked it off) and some paper towel worked well.

once the hose starts to build up algae, the flows drops exponentialy.

Ok I might look into a cleaner brush. Thanks Illusn. How long is the brush handle?

Luke.

Bout 1m, long mate, mine is a flexable braided steel line, just work it from each end, proably worth doing it once every 2 months or so.

Ok cheers I'll try and source one. Thanks for the tip. I'll reply back if I have any problems.

Cheers.

Luke.

G'day Illusn I cleaned out all the tubes two weekends ago and I noticed a considerable improvement in output. However, things are still very slow and after cleaning all the media and all the tubes, my thinking is it could be the impellor that is starting to clog. What's the best way to go about cleaning the impellor and those parts of the filter? This is my first cannister so I'm still learning how to maintain it.

Thanks.

Luke.

G'day mate.
LOL when you said you cleaned the filter i just assumed you did the impeller to LOL.

its nice and easy with the classics, just turn the head upside down and turn the locking unit till it clicks free, remove the locking piece and the shaft should come with it, pop thje impeller out, give it a quick wipe with a sponge and clean the chamber with your tube cleaning brush.

other then that replace your white fine filter wool each clean and dont cram too much of it in there.

if your still using it beside the aquarium make sure you get all the air out when you turn it back on.