js Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Hi everyone Thinking of getting an aqua one ar980, but am worrying about the filtration. I keep seeing things on this forum where people have a "whole aqua one unit" and seem to add an external filter. Is this necessary? I don't really want to spend so much on the tank, if I then need to spend even more on another filter? Any comments would be appreciated. Just wanting to set it up as a community tank. Neon's, platys, tetras etc. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 the standard filter is fine for moderate filtration in a planted tank, an additional filter is always useful and will enable you to stock more fish safely. in the 980 you can get a fair few community fish before having to worry about additional filtration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js Posted December 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 Thanks for that. Was hoping that would be the answer. One more question, I have also read on a UK forum, that they are very noisy and a nuisance if they are in the lounge. Can anyone confirm this please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 raise the water level to reduce the sound. they are not that bad. also above i meant to say moderate stocking not filtration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matto Posted December 1, 2009 Report Share Posted December 1, 2009 with my one i have to move the spray bar or it vibrates but that was when i had heaps of media in it...i now have noodles and phosphate pads and it is quiet as Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonman Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Hi i have the model down from the 980, with the same filtration setup, i got rid of it and replaced with a canister filter because i got sick of the trickling noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 My answer is place some filter foam over the outlet hole. That stops the water running straight down, dragging air with it the piece of filter foam also collects a bit more muck, that will, in time block the pores up. So what i do , is to give it a quick rinse every 2 or 3 days, just to be on the safe side. :bounce: Noise Gone :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 Its fine for what you plan to put in it, only thing i would say to adapt is a small grill around the filter intake to prevent leaves from entering the pipes, other than that its fine, great for small fish + some discus etc, ive had bichirs, dats, an aro :roll: lol not in there anymore, oscar etc. Would you be interested in my one, its for sale 8) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennos Posted February 1, 2010 Report Share Posted February 1, 2010 I have the 620t, with similar filtration, I added a canister, so I can stock more, and have better water flow. The standard filter is capable though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwalk Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Hi i have the model down from the 980, with the same filtration setup, i got rid of it and replaced with a canister filter because i got sick of the trickling noise. Same here, i carefully modified my AR850 tank and put a fluval 205 external filter in. Silent and efficient filtration. I put some photos on this forum somewhere on what mods i did to the tank, can't find them though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 This one? viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8228 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwalk Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Thats it, i must be blind to not have seen it, thanks zev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breakaway Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 If anyone wants to buy an AR980 now's the time - tank + cabinet are selling for $800 new at animates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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