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	Aquatic Edge aquarium
Caviar Hobbyist Posts: 134 Kudos: 187 Votes: 73 Registered: 09-Jan-2004	I just purchased an Aquatic Edge 5 gallon aquarium kit for my grandaughter's birthday. It has a BioClear 90 filter and 1 cartridge with it. I'm trying to find a source for the filter cartridges. No one carries them! Does any one have one of these aquarium kits that can help me out?
Posted 17-Mar-2010 13:39
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	I'm not familiar with this brand, but if you can't find the exact filter cartridge, I'd just try to find another brand that fits it, if possible. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 17-Mar-2010 20:56
Caviar Hobbyist Posts: 134 Kudos: 187 Votes: 73 Registered: 09-Jan-2004	Thank you. Petco has their store brand that looks like the same type, but they don't give the measurements. I'll have to make a trip over to check them out.
Posted 17-Mar-2010 22:07
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	I'd replace it with a foam block cut to size, I know you can buy the Aqua clear blocks at most chain stores, then just cut it to size to fit. The tank doesn't need carbon after all and if it does end up needing some you can add it in a small bag hidden behind the decor near the outflow of the filter. Good luck ^_^
Posted 17-Mar-2010 23:56
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	BioClear 90 If this is the BioClear you are referring to. It looks like a standard HOB filter. I replaced the filter sponge with plain old filter wool. By doing that I never have a problem with replacements and I just remove a bit of the old filter wool as it gets old. By doing that it eliminates the problem of any mini cycle. I also get a far better filtration now. Cookie Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 17-Mar-2010 23:58
Caviar Hobbyist Posts: 134 Kudos: 187 Votes: 73 Registered: 09-Jan-2004	That's it. I found 6 pads on ebay, but when they're gone, we'll just use the wool. I have a huge roll of it that I use in my tanks. Thank you. The 5gal is only going to house my grandaughter's betta.
Posted 19-Mar-2010 01:43


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