Juwel Rekord 60 Filter System

[mikky77]

Hello everyone, I have a Juwel Rekord 60 filter system compact super.It has 4 sponges. the blue filter sponge,then the green nitrate removal sponge,then the black carbon sponge, on top is a white pre filter white pad,for removing large particles.According to the manufacturers instructions, I should replace the white pad weekly and the carbon sponge 4 weekly.
My tank is about 2 weeks old and all seems well,ammonia and nitrite levels are zero.I rinsed the white pad out in some tank water,should I put it back or replace it.Thanks for your opinions.I got the feeling,its not necessary,they just want you to buy more sponges.Cheers

 

[Davo86]

Hi mikky
best thing with the polyester pad is to play it by eye, if your tanks understocked and the pad isn't falling apart when you clean it then i would re-use it
As for the carbon pads they are pretty much pointless unless you have just treated your tank and want to remove excess chemicals, I would probably eventually replace this with another fine blue pad which would last longer,

 

[mikky77]

Thanks very much Davo86, that sounds like good advice,will do. Cheers

 

[alysonpeaches]

Just out of interest, are the Juwel filters easy to maintain? How easy are they to take apart and clean/change pads?

 

[ric1984]

Just out of interest, are the Juwel filters easy to maintain? How easy are they to take apart and clean/change pads?

fairly easy i have one but i do have trouble getting the fan of the filter back on!

 

[rabbut]

I'll second Davo's recomendation, and also add that the Nitrate removal sponge can also be replaced in the same fassion, for the same reason

These systems are easy IMO, and I ran the Record 96 for about 5-7years before moving it on for my 335l upgrade The pump is sometimes stuborn to dismantle for cleaning, and I used door keys to encurage it open It all slotted back together with ease

HTH
Rabbut