Prime

• Can I use different media to those included with my Prime filter?

  Yes, there are a variety of media's available on the market. Hydor recommend that whatever media you use, It should comprise: a Coarse media, Biological media layer and a fine polishing layer. Failure to have these 3 keys media's could mean that the filter does not reduce pollutants and clean the...

• Can I Use Prime External Filter for Marine Aquariums?

  Yes, Prime can be used for Marine aquariums. Hydor recommend that the maximum aquarium sizes per filter are as follows: Prime 10 aquariums upto 80litres. Prime 20 aquariums upto 100litres. Prime 30 aquariums upto 200litres.

• How do I gain access toclean the Impeller in my Prime filter?

  The Impeller is contained inside the pump housing. 1. Unplug the pump from the power socket. 2.Turn off both Taps so that the handles are horizontal. 3. Unscrew the Taps by unscrewing the larger black part of the tap, some small amount of water will escape! This is normal. 4. Unclip each of the r...

• There is air coming from the outlet of the filter into the aquarium? What should I do?

  This more likely because of air being trapped in the filter as the unit is not completely primed. Hydor recommend following the priming procedure again to clear this problem.

• What Maintenance is required for the Prime Filter?

  Hydor Recommend that the following cleaning should take place at the intervals below: Filter media  should be checked every 45 days or when the flow drops lower than 50% of the normal Flow.  Impeller should be cleaned every 45 Days when cleaning the filter media. Tubing and intake / Outlet pipes ...