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Sunday, December 07, 2008

Cleaning Machine myths, truths

UPDATED 2/27/12

In this short post I will point readers to the Fish as Pets post dealing with this subject (found within FishAsPets.com)

Aquarium Cleaning Machine Review

In this post, I previously discussed anecdotal comments where by persons (often in authority in forums) make statements about the Aquarium Cleaning Machine and what it can and cannot do.
In one case a person (who is likely a very knowledgeable aquarist) attack the messenger (in this case the inventor), without even using this product and using arguments that make no bearing on whether this product would be useful or not. He even notes that the inventor is likely a LFS owner and that his nitrates are likely over 40 ppm, which sadly if he really was honest, the inventor even states his background and as for the nitrates, I myself due not know what they are in his demonstration tank, HOWEVER I can state that in tests, using controlled tanks this device lowered the nitrates by half in many cases.

Since this product is no longer available, much this content has been removed since it is irrelevant now

As just noted, the Aquarium Cleaning Machine is no longer available for reasons I feel of professional conduct should not state.

My suggestion is to utilize the more simple Eheim Sludge Remover Vacuum
This product is much less expensive and much simpler to use.

While it cannot perform the level of micron removal as the Aquarium Cleaning Machine (by Ancient Mariner), its simplicity often more than makes up for this assuming correctly preformed and regular water changes.
Eheim is also a well known company with excellent customer service, which is an aspect of the manufacturer of the Aquarium Cleaning Machine that I will state where I cannot in good conscience recommend this product anymore

PLEASE read this article from "Fish as Pets Aquatic News":
Fish as Pets; Aquarium Cleaning Machine, Forum Hall of Shame part 3

Here is another excellent article from "Fish as Pets":
Common Aquarium Keeping Myths

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