Without Sump - 1500 gph

This powerful device uses cutting edge technologies to clean the water in your tank efficiently. Using a Protein Skimmer from RVT – that stands for Rejuvenation Venturi, this filter carefully balances water and air flow to ensure that the skimming effect is maximized. Generally speaking, this sort of filter can clean a tank that is up to five hundred gallons in capacity, with a flow rate of one thousand five hundred GPH – however, you should bear in mind that it is not always necessary to buy a single unit – you could use several smaller units instead. However, the single large unit is recommended if you have a tank of this size, if only because of the fact that the single unit will be easiest to monitor and maintain – if anything goes out of sync with a set of smaller cyclone filters, that problem will be that much harder to identify.

The Cyclone Bio Filter with a 500 gallon capacity has a neat funnel that collects all the uneaten food and waste protein in the tank. This not only ensures that the tank is clean, but also makes it very easy for you to clean out this waste matter with the minimum of effort. This is essential in a biological filter, because this system ensures that protein do not reach the biological media, which might otherwise be damaged. Please do remember to clean out this funnel regularly, or it could reduce the life of the biological media, as well as reducing flow and causing some level of clogging.

This excellent filter has a clear glass space age look that also makes it very easy to identify problems and issues, as well as finely tuned controls that allow you to set the exact height that you want the water to rise to in the skimmer. There is also sufficient area provided if you happen to want to add probes or chemical filtration media to the system. Though this system is hardly as adaptable as some of the more advanced multi-filtration systems, it is still a sophisticated system and will work well if looked after properly. The filters use Bio-Bale, a highly effective and advanced biological filter – this should not need replacement more than twice or thrice a year. Disassembly is fast, easy and convenient, should you need to do so to clean out the filter.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Built in controls for the flow ensure maximum effectiveness in the skimmer.
• Large capacity and silent running.
• A collection cup protects the biological media.
• There is additional space for chemical media and probes, if necessary.

Cons:

• Lacks the sophisticated triple and quadruple filtration systems of many other filters in the same class.
• No digital controls or automated alarms.
• The biological media can be damaged by irregular maintenance

Manufacturer Specs

Cyclone Bio Filter without Sump - 1500 gph The Cyclone Bio-Filter features a Rejuvenation Venturi (RVT) driven protein skimmer. RVT powerhead is included. It has a bypass for the protein skimmer so that the water and air intake are always constant and provide maximum skimming action. Funnel shaped collection cup for efficient and easy removal of proteins and uneaten food before they reach the biological media. Has an adjustable gate which allows fine tuning of the height of the water in the protein skimmer. Has a deep sump area for probes, chemical media, etc. Has a non-warping lid which prevents excessive evaporation. Uses the high performance biological medium, Bio-Bale. Disassembles quickly and easily for cleaning. Can be used with a submersible or external pump.