Review on Fluidized Bed Filter FB300 Lifegard by Rachel Riley

I have read a lot about fluidized bed filters, they are considered to be the most efficient type of filter. That's why I bought this Lifeguard filter. The filter is a good size but takes up a lot of space under the tank once all the hoses are connected. It's designed to be versatile, allowing you to connect it in multiple configurations depending on your setup and how you want to use it. I hooked it up to one of my canister filters on my 120 gallon Discus tank as they produce a lot of waste and I'm hoping this will help control the ammonia and nitrite levels. It's too early to tell how well it works as it will take a few weeks to get working. After making all the connections and turning on the system, I found that several fittings were leaking. Most notable was the top adjustment valve. You use this valve to load the device with sand and set the flow rate. It has an O-ring and is attached with a screw. It took some time to play around with to stop the leak. Every time I tried to adjust the flow it started flowing again. Eventually I just adjusted it to full flow and added an in-line ball valve to adjust the flow. other fittings were easier to repair but still frustrating that they weren't better constructed. Now I understand why fluidized bed filters are not that popular.