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Fluval Pre Filter Mechanical Aquariums A1470 Review

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Very good

Revainrating 4 out of 5  
Rating 
4.2
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Description of Fluval Pre Filter Mechanical Aquariums A1470

Mechanical filter media prevents finer filter media from clogging. Solid ceramic rings trap large and medium solid particles. Works to prevent clogging of finer filter modules. Helps reduce the replacement frequency of filter media. Ideal for medium and coarse filtration in freshwater and saltwater aquariums.

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Type of review

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Did the trick on aquarium pumps and filters

Wanted some extra stuff on the bottom of my Cascade 1200 canister filter and it worked great. Prevents clogging of seals and biological media with large particles, increasing time between cleanings.

Pros
  • Certified
Cons
  • Having problems

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Very large media. - Aquarium Pumps and Filters

I bought this a few months ago and didn't realize the medium would be this large. I only have two 10 gallon tanks with two HOB quiet water filters. I ended up having to buy some smaller media because to be honest I could only use a few or I couldn't fit them in the media bag and put them in the bay. I ended up using the same brand but a smaller biocarrier.

Pros
  • Weight
Cons
  • Not sure

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good value for money

I really enjoy using Fluval products. Some are better than others and I think this article falls into that better category. The price is great and you get a decent amount. They generate good bacteria fairly quickly. Just remember to USE the water from the tank if you need to clean them. If you use regular tap water, you have a high chance of killing off all those good bacteria you've worked so hard to get your hands on.

Pros
  • Free for educational purposes
Cons
  • Ugly packaging

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not as reliable as you think

This product was actually lost in a Fluval filter I tried. Lost in the sense that at least half of the media fell apart into smaller pieces almost immediately, preventing me from retrieving enough of the original product to feel confident about getting a refund. Since the price wasn't great, I just decided to take the loss. Still sucks when I think about it! At least this product is inexpensive and you get a lot of "media” for your money. I didn't think they would all break like mine did, good…

Pros
  • Best
Cons
  • Zero

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Ideal for catching big fish

Used with turtle tanks as the first stage of a canister filter. Does exactly what it's supposed to do, randomizing the water flow and catching larger debris before it reaches the smaller filter stages. Easy to clean by shaking and rinsing and can be reused almost indefinitely. I used to use bio-rings as a combined mechanical and biological medium in a first step. Now I have a separate biological stage and this media does a better pre-filtration than biorings. You get a lot in the box, so unless

Pros
  • GOLS certified
Cons
  • Only available in black