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cb93lx
03-30-2003, 8:52 PM
Just wanted to let everyone know that I just bought this filter yesterday and I hate it already. Louded thing Ive ever had. I cant believe that they actually sell something this annoying. If the loudness from just the filter hum doesnt kill you, the gurgling of the 'living filter chamber' will drive you insane......
Fisher Price
03-31-2003, 9:42 AM
I have yet to hear anything positive about that filter, only complaints.
cb93lx
03-31-2003, 5:41 PM
Its really bad. I cant believe that they would allow it on the market. You cant imagine how loud it is.
dragonfish
03-31-2003, 7:27 PM
Shoulda got an AquaClear 500, despite a little hum, its no where near as loud. I'm happy with it.
cb93lx
03-31-2003, 7:30 PM
Yeah, I wish I did now. I have 2 aquaclear 300s but I have this old stlye 100 gal. and they wont fit over the rim. I loved my AC300s when they were on the 55 gal.
Caleb
03-31-2003, 10:49 PM
I don't get it
The three tetratec's I have setup at work are perfectly quiet and that gurgle from the living filter isn't loud at all. The heater works great and they do a VERY good job of filtering mulm.
I personally don't like aquaclears....I had a 500 on my GF's 20 gallon nano reef, and that thing was the biggest pile....it broke its steadying tab for no reason...literally, we went to bed, and in the morning that tab had broke tipping it backwards and spilling water onto the floor, which in turn made me buy a new impeller on a tank that was two weeks old. Then you had to keep the water level so high to keep it from making that trickle noise it wasn't funny. I don't know, to each his own, but I've never really liked aquaclears or fluvals.....
Caleb
cb93lx
04-01-2003, 4:58 PM
Well, maybe I got a bad one...... Or maybe you should take one from work and let it run in your house at night and see if that living filter gurgle isnt annoying to you then.
But like you said to each his own.
125gJoe
04-01-2003, 7:36 PM
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Just thought I'd comment on my two canister filters....
I have a Fluval 404, and a Filstar XP-3.
They are silent.
No problem, no noise... :)
Well, I have a pf300 with heater element I'm trying to sell right now that I got free through a tetra rep.....but I have a 150 setup on a small salt tank right now in my room and I don't even hear that gurgle......I chose the tetratec for the small salt I have because its heater is self contained and it has a wet dry filter inclusive....
Works great and when you have that filter set up properly its quiet....I'd say take that thing back, get a different one....or check the impeller and make sure that impeller protector plastic piece is down there correct cause that can make some rattling noises.....all in all, I'd say a tetratec is a better filter....
Caleb
cb93lx
04-02-2003, 8:13 PM
I plan on taking it back this weekend and see if the next one is better. I guess I did jump the gun with this being my first and only experience with one. Ill try another and see what happens. Was just venting a little. If the next ones like that Ill get an AC500 since I have 2 of those now and live them.
there ya go....
I'd say something was wrong with that one....who knows, to each his own, get what you want and are happy with....but if you aren't satisfied...take it back.
Caleb
bherb33
10-22-2006, 8:32 PM
My pf500 impeller shot craps having a hard time finding one anyone got a link to one I can use?
fishieperson321
10-23-2006, 6:34 PM
If you call the company, they will send you a new one as it has a lifetime warranty.
bherb33
10-28-2006, 9:33 AM
cant seem to find a # on the internet got any info?
fishieperson321
10-28-2006, 2:26 PM
Call 1-800-526-0650 Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST. You can also email them. Go to www.tetra-fish.com, then scroll to the bottom and click Contact Us. :thm:
fish_freak
10-28-2006, 9:31 PM
hmm they discontinued them from petco recently but some still have parts for them. Also look at www.bigalsonline.com they sell most parts filters and other equipment
gomezladdams
10-30-2006, 10:34 PM
I got a pf500 free with a used tank I bought.day one the motor fell out spilling water all over.Was flat out impossible to get parts for.Contacted the company only response was spam emails about new products.
fixed it with silicone and it works ok