How to Clean AquaClear Filters

This is a complete guide for cleaning AquaClear filters. There are also tips for fixing and reassembling AC filters, which comes in handy if you have a jammed impeller or loud noise.

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First, you'll want to turn off the power and pull the filter off of the tank. We'd recommend partially filling a bucket with tank water to rinse off the filter media. Taking the filter basket out and placing the media (sponge, ceramic rings, etc.), wash off gunk and build up from the media in the bucket of tank water.

If you're fixing the impeller, twist at the arrow and pull off of the filter. Rinse the waste off of the impeller. Many times the loud noises or jammed filters are due to the impeller being clogged by debris.

You can remove the intake and pull each piece apart to clean thoroughly. This is very easy to reassemble once done cleaning. The case of the filter, as well as the impeller and intake tube, do not house the beneficial bacteria, so they can be rinsed with tap water.

Once completed, fill your filter basket back up with your media (we'd recommend sponges at the bottom, followed by chemical/bio media), and place the basket back into the filter.

Once the impeller and intake tube are reattached as well, you can place the filter back on the tank and turn the power back on. To help prime the AquaClear filter, you can take a cup of tank water and pour into the opening of the container. You should now be all set!

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