Giving you the best of two popular aquarium filters: The Canister Filter and the Wet/Dry
The Pro Series supplies optimum and efficient filtration for saltwater aquariums, engineered to deliver unsurpassed 3-stage filtration (mechanical, chemical and biological). This filter provides superb water movement, consistently processing waste and impurities so the aquarium’s water quality remains ideal, thus keeping the aquarium water crystal clear and your tank inhabitants healthy. Rapids Pro-Series distinctive design makes this state-of-the-art filter extremely efficient. Delivering complete biological filtration plus greatly increasing gas exchange as water trickles over exposed Bio-Balls and highly porous Sintered Glass Cylinders, resulting in the rapid oxidation of ammonia and nitrite. Plus the Pro Series Filters come with a built-in protein skimmer, superbly removing dissolved organic material.
The Surface Skimmer Overflow provides optimum skimming, removing aquarium surface contaminants and also increasing surface gas exchange. The patented Surface Skimmer is designed to disrupt the aquarium`s filter water flow in the event of loss of electrical power. As electrical power returns, the Aqua Lifter automatically initiates water flow, priming the Surface Skimmer Overflow and re-establishing aquarium filtration. The only patented Surface Skimmer on the market with the ability to prevent the aquarium draining back into the sump and flooding. Plus the filter comes with the AFS, an Auxiliary Water Reservoir which holds up to 4 gallons of water. This gravity feed water replacement system compensates for evaporation, adding make-up water slowly back into the system. Ideal for keeping water levels at required levels while on vacation or for everyday use. 3/4" female threaded bulk head fitting required. Comes complete, nothing else to buy.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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Great
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Great product 4 THE PRICE
by PurpleUp
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Experience Level: Intermediate
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Posted on 11/28/2007 from EL DORADO HILLS, CA UNITED STA
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Comments: Protein skimmer and instructions leave a bit to be desired. This is a fairly simple yet complex unit with many components. Users deserve a step-by-step method for its installation and daily use, which this product DOES NOT INCLUDE. Expect minor flooding during setup. But because I am writing this review AFTER successful setup and use, I am still rating it 4 of 5 starts. It solves many of the problems beginner to intermediate reefers now have, where they cannot easily drill holes or add a flood proof sump to their system. If the 3rd media compartment is emptied, you can place a heater hidden from the display tank. A digital thermometer probe can be inserted in the sump as well. The integrated Auto-Refill System is a must have b/c no sensors are required for use -[What the instructions do not explain is how to adjust water level in the sump by placing the refill unit at a slightly higher position above the base of the sump.] Return pump is 2000gph and 1000gph at 5ft! If the protein skimmer performed for consistently, it would have received an excellent rating. Changing air-stone and air-pump do not seem to improve performance of skimmer, and it would be extremely difficult to add a new protein skimmer to the sump. Overall though, benefits clearly outweigh the flaws. Later developments to this product will hopefully fix these issues.
Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent!
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Great Filter
by Brett
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Experience Level: Beginner
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Posted on 1/12/2008 from MEDFORD, NY UNITED STATES
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Comments: I am just starting out ,so a flood of inforamtion came my way. But I landed on this filter whcih I love. Honestly I have not had it long enough to notice and real problems (couple of months) but it is doing an awesome job. Now the deal with the protein skimmer, they are right (other reviews) not the most powerful motor behind it, BUT I shortened my hose and BAM works great. Just lift the motor 6 to 8 inches higher than the protein skimmer,and cut the line with leaving only a few extra inches for a future move (can always get a longer one later)and mine is working fine. Autofill is must one thing less to worry about. I have a 55 gallon tank which I am getting it to turn between 40-45 times an hour. Given I have two Hydor 2's (600 gph for each of those and pump states 1000 gph but with all equipment probably around 700 gph with 42 gallons roughly because of a few inches of substrate leaves me with 45.23 GPH. This filter is a must.
Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.
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