AQ2-KXPb1 Replacement Freshwater Aquarium High Volume Water Filters

 These filters are great for high volume filtering of chemicals from tap water when topping up your fresh water fish ponds and tanks for removal of chlorine, chloramines, heavy metals, volatile organic compounds and a wide range of other chemical / impurities in water without making the water too pure for your freshwater fish as a reverse osmosis system does.

This filter most effective when run at flow rates of below 6 litres per minute and at higher flow rates the effectiveness of the filters reduce [as this filter works on contact time with the media so if you are not in a hurry the slower you run the filter the better removal rates you'll get so if can run it below 6 litres a minute with one carbon block and 4 litres a minute with two carbon block you'll achieve the best removal rates].

The actual measurements of the water filter cartridges supplied with this unit are +/- [25cm] x [7cm] and if you need to filter at a flow rate above 6 litres per minute you'll need to consider a larger unit which we can advise on.

It's important to understand with this filters that although the chemicals mentioned above are removed / reduced this filter will not reduce the TDS reading of your filtered water and to do that you'll need a reverse osmosis unit. Reverse osmosis + DI units are recommended for marine aquariums but not normally for freshwater aquariums.

Only the items in images 1-7 are included with this listing and image 8 is of the system we sell which these filters are a replacement for.

If you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase please contact us so that we can rectify this for you.

Why Choose the Freshwater Aquarium High Volume Water Filters (AQ2-KXPb1)?

This Freshwater Aquarium High Volume Water Filter Set is specifically designed for treating tap water used to top up freshwater fish ponds and tanks. Its purpose is to effectively remove harmful chemicals without excessively purifying the water, unlike a Reverse Osmosis (RO) system which can strip essential minerals. This filtration system efficiently removes or reduces chlorine, chloramines, heavy metals, volatile organic compounds, and a wide range of other chemical impurities.

Compact Design and Powerful Performance

This replacement filter set, with cartridges measuring approximately $\pm 25\text{cm}\times 7\text{cm}$, is designed to be highly effective when run at specific flow rates. Since the filter's effectiveness depends on the contact time with the media, slower flow rates yield better removal results. The filter is most effective when run below $6$ litres per minute with one carbon block, and below $4$ litres per minute with two carbon blocks. This performance ensures that harmful chemicals are reduced while maintaining a suitable water composition for freshwater fish. It is important to note that this filter will not reduce the TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) reading of the filtered water; an RO unit is required for that purpose. RO + DI units are generally recommended for marine aquariums, but not typically for freshwater tanks.

Seamless Integration and Maintenance

This set of filters is a replacement for the system shown in image 8 of the original listing. Users requiring a flow rate above $6$ litres per minute are advised to consider a larger unit. The focus of this product is to provide a balanced chemical reduction solution for freshwater habitats, contrasting with the effects of an RO system. The vendor encourages customers to contact them if not entirely satisfied, as they strive to rectify any issues.