Aquarium Cleaning Machine: power aquarium siphon and micron/polishing filter for a clean aquarium
     
 




Aquarium Cleaning Machine


(By Ancient Mariner)

"Not just a filter, but a monthly maintenance miracle"
Better; A useful tool (cleaning machine) for good aquarium husbandry! Probably the best innovation since the Python!


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*Winner of the Pet Trade Aquarium New Product of the year: 2006
* Cleans both Fresh and saltwater aquariums.
*Useful for FW aquariums with high DOC (dissolved organic compounds) where a large water change to remove organic mulm would cause osmotic shock, as a large water change is not necessary with this machine to remove mulm.
* Great for Nitrate removal in marine aquariums, after changing 20% or more of your water, close the valve and keep cleaning your aquarium until the water is clean, thus removing debris before it goes through the nitrogen cycle.
* Color coded components for error free use.
* Continuously cleans without removing essential bacteria.
* Easy set-up and easy to use.
* Convenient drain plugs for easy clean up.
* Compact and easy to store.
* Heavy duty flexible hoses.
* Increased suction with unique micro valve.
* Unit tested and sealed at factory.
* Vented motor for optimal performance.
* Cartridge can be washed off. OR for further cleaning, soaked in a bleach solution, then re-rinsed and soaked in a chlorine remover/ water solution to remove bleach.
* Machine can also be used to pump water from container (such as pre-mixed SW or RO water) back into the aquarium.
* Easily handles aquariums up to 300+ gallons with the standard cartridge (Based on my experience using my method of use- See Below).
* 1100 GPH
* 1/23 HP
* Verticle rise 12 feet
* Return and intake hose are each 8 feet long (2.25 m)
* 70 Watts
* Two year limited warranty

HOW I USE THIS MACHINE;
Ancient Mariner, aquarium cleaning I prefer this cleaning machine over the Python or similar devices I have used over the years (although I have made my own that does not waste the water that the Python’s waste). I have also saved my Lees/Python Vacuum extensions for the Cleaning machine too for reaching the bottom of deep tanks over 30 inches (76 cm), although I personally prefer the control of the standard vacuum bell even if my arm gets wet.
I use this unit as another tool for proper aquatic husbandry, not as a cure all or magic bullet. I still change 20% + water, the difference is I will use this machine to vacuum and while doing so drain water into a toilet or into the yard (FW). In marine tanks with fine oolite sized aragonite deep sand beds I only vacuum the top 1/2" so as to not "aerate" the de-nitrifying bacteria in the sand bed (there is liitle organic build up in lower layers anyway). I hold the vacuum with one and and "kink" the tubing with the other so as to not pick up any sand (this works for FW or any other regular vacuum as well). Please see this article for more: "Aquarium Cleaning".
I use this unit as another tool for proper aquatic husbandry, not as a cure all or magic bullet. I still change 20% + water, the difference is I will use this machine to vacuum and while doing so drain water into a toilet or into the yard (FW). Then after I have changed the desired amount of water, I will then switch the cleaning machine to re-circulate and continue to clean ALL the mulm and debris that will add to high nitrates if left during a normal cleaning. After this I clean the micron cartridge with a bleach solution and I am ready for the next time. All this without the wasted water of Pythons and a vastly cleaner aquarium without the stress to fish of 80% water changes (due to the change in chemistry and other parameters bring) to remove all the mulm.

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Suggested retail: $249-$299


OUR PRICE $183.99

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*Aquarium Cleaning Machine - $183.99
(Machine is complete and ready to run with cartridge, carbon, & lubricant)




2 pack 10 inch 20 micron filter cartridges *Replacement 10 inch 20 Micron cartridges (twin pack-2) -$19.99









Carbon replacements, garden hose adapter *Replacement Pelletized Carbon (twin pack-2) - $7.49

*Garden hose Adapter - $2.99 (recommended)

*Silicone Lubricant - $3.49

*24" Vacuum Bell extension- $13.99




Cleaning Machine 50 micron starter kit *50/20 Micron Starter Kit - $35.99 For extra dirty aquariums; includes 14” 50 micron cartridge as well as additional 10” 20 micron cartridge.
Additional equipment; not required for normal operation

Aquarium Cleaning Machine, extension tower kit *Extension Tower - $35.99 (use this for additional capacity during cleaning process)








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Just a note to let you know I have used the aquarium cleaner 3 times thus far and am totally sold on you product. It is easier to use than anything I've tried in the past and does a far superior job.
If anyone is an the fence about buying your product please refer them to me and I will sure let them know just how great it is.
Thanks for a wonderful product.
Gene Staggs
c2gstaggs2@msn.com

great machine !!!!!!!!! amchmiel(121)

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TIPS;

• Please note that the machine rarely needs to be run at full as per the “aqua” valve on the top as this machine is very powerful and except for the largest tanks I have found that about 2/3 suction is all that is needed.
Also note that the valve on the top when “open” means the bypass is open not the valve is open, as full power is achieved with the valve set to closed (meaning bypass closed)

• I have used this machine extensively and have tried to see what can and cannot go wrong so as to help any one who purchases this machine. I have found it is IMPORTANT to put the pre-filter tower and other parts EXACTLY where the directions state (this machine is color coded and VERY easy to put together), however if for example you swap parts around for the pre–filter tower and the main tower, you will never get a proper siphon.
This all said, this machine is color coded and very easy to operate, it is just very important to follow the directions as stated.

• IMPORTANT; Please remember to rinse out the main unit thoroughly after each use. If the motor does not come on after storage upon next use (or delays in starting), it is most likely the impeller assembly that has been impaired by crystallized salt particles or other foreign material. Simply pour WARM water into the main unit and let it sit a few minutes. Tap the unit on the floor a few times and plug it in. The dissolved salt or foreign material should dislodge and you can setup and prime the unit.

• PLEASE note that there is some misinformation on a few internet forums with little experience in using this product as to suction, I have used this machine, along with colleagues extensively and this has NEVER been a problem when assembled properly and all valves are in their proper position.
At one forum in particular, I responded to the information they provided with what needs to be done, yet my response was removed, so their anecdotal agenda was exposed. Since we sell what we use, we can provide better customer service on this than anyone else, I also have purposely assembled and used this machine in ways other than is best so as to know and best respond to problems as well.
For more about this anecdotal forum post, please read this article: "Fish as Pets; Aquarium Forums Hall of Shame #3

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT AQUARIUM CLEANING, Please read this article:
"AQUARIUM CLEANING"



For Marine fish tanks, this can be the answer to messy foam cups that work and then don't work on Protein Skimmers. By super cleaning the top layer of your aquarium gravel and other areas of your aquarium (in marine aquariums it is best to only clean the top layer of gravel where organic debris accumulates but not the bottom layers so as to not disturb de-nitrifying bacterial), you remove organic debris before it can go thru the nitrogen cycle, thus reducing nitrates like a protein skimmer, EXCEPT SIMPLER! A great compliment to the Berlin Filter Method.
This unit works best in reef tanks with a 3-5 cm layer of #00 live sand with 2-3 cm of #3 gravel on top. ONLY VACUUM THE TOP LAYER OF GRAVEL, leaving the sand for anaerobic filtration. (NOT to replace protein skimmers on reef tanks, although a Refugium is another alternative).


Lees Gravel Cleaning Vacuums and DIY Python systems
AQUARIUM GRAVEL VACUUMS- $8.99 (Python style adapters too)
For smaller aquariums, we also have our basic gravel vacuum :


Reasons for Aquarium Cleaning:

• Nitrate control- A nitrate level of 20 ppm or less is best
• Ph control- Maintaining a proper ph (ph levels have a tendency to drop from biological activity)
• Removal of harmful elements
• Rinsing of bio-sponges, media, ect in used aquarium water (not tap water). This includes sponge filters, bio balls, ceramic media in canister filters (canister filters need to be cleaned more often than many aquarists think)
• Removal of waste before it can go thru the nitrogen cycle

For MUCH more about Aquarium Cleaning reasons, methods, and basics; please see this article: "AQUARIUM CLEANING; reasons and methods for water changes"


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