Canister filter training wheels....

[ewurm]

Bought a Cascade 500 to add more mech filtration to one of my tanks. My first canister. I am positive this model sucks, but just wanted to learn the ropes inexpensively before investing in heavier equipment. Any canister advice? Thinking of doing an FX on my 75 Native tank.

 

[WyldFya]

My advice is to dive in, and read the instructions. They aren't hard to use at all... unless your a moran.

 

[ewurm]

Too late, I did that. It's running fine, but the instructions say to prime it 4 times. It took 37 times.

 

[WyldFya]

Haha, I don't bother with priming. I just shut valves, fill the lines, place the intake and return, open valve and plug in.

 

[Lonewolfblue]

I have an XP3 on my 75G and love it. Maintenance is a breeze. Never tried the FX5, so I can't comment on the ease of maintenance.

 

[Dr Joe]

My advice is to dive in, and read the instructions. They aren't hard to use at all... unless your a moran.

Careful WyldFya, remember what happened when they said "So easy a caveman can do it" .

 

[ewurm]

Haha, I don't bother with priming. I just shut valves, fill the lines, place the intake and return, open valve and plug in.

Exactly what I was looking for, thanks for the advice!

 

[Lonewolfblue]

Careful WyldFya, remember what happened when they said "So easy a caveman can do it" .

hehehehe.......

 

[ewurm]

My advice is to dive in, and read the instructions. They aren't hard to use at all... unless your a moran.

Derr, I figerred how to to put it togthher, but I aint figur how to plug it in....Derrr.

 

[rallysman]

Don't worry, having a canister will only make you hate cleaning them once you get a wet/dry.