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    Morning everyone. I've got to buy another HOB filter. I believe I messed up and got some sand in my Emperor 400 during my last water change and now spray bars won't work. I'd like to get opinions on whether I should get another Emperor or are there better ones out there.

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    I use the Emperor 400 and I like them. If it's just sand you can take it apart and clean it out. From time to time I clean our the spray bars with a tooth pick because of calcium buildup. If you buy another you can swap the bio wheels so you don't have to recycle.

    I see many other people like the Aqua-clears as well...

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    I cleaned everything out but I believe it either damaged the impeller or the housing it fits in. When I first start it up water will come out of the spray bars but after a minute it stops. I think the sand ground something down to where it doesn't work properly.

    Thanks for the info.

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    BTW, Petsmart has Emperor 400's on sale for $39 https://www.petsmart.com/fish/filter...ml?cgid=300108

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    Aquaclear, aquaclear, aquaclear, I have had the opportunity to use almost every filter out there and you just can't beat the aquaclear they are simple while they my cost a little more initially you don't have the high cost of specialty cartridges.

    Jeanne

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    Thanks everyone!

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    I am all aquaclear ..Maybe running like 40 now ?
    Yea I like em ..
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhFp68wjRUU
    ^^ My fish room tour by Richsfishes ^^
    Got rams ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sturiosoma View Post
    Aquaclear, aquaclear, aquaclear, I have had the opportunity to use almost every filter out there and you just can't beat the aquaclear they are simple while they my cost a little more initially you don't have the high cost of specialty cartridges.

    Jeanne
    You can say that again. You just can't find a better filter like those and they last for many years.

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    I have to agree - Aquaclear has been my go-to since it doesn't go the cartridge route and I can replace items as necessary.

    The SeaChem Tidal looks promising - integrated surface skimmer and same large style compartment where you can put whatever you want in it.

    I used to have MarineLand HOBs with the BioWheel, I just got tired of having to clean the wheel housing because they'd get clogged up with gunk/calcium/other deposits and they'd stop spinning.

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    ken sells the filter pads at a good cost

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    Check the rubber grommet that the impeller shaft slots into. If is it perished or missing on 1 or both end your shaft won't sit vertically and the magnet will stick to one side stopping the impeller from spinning

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