Simplicity plus filter help.

[sue1957]

Hi
I purchased a used 125 gal teneco tank with the built in simplicity plus filter system.I got no manual.I am going by what little bit and peices I can find on line about system and it is not very much...I have no info on the system.my concerns If I have it filtering properly.Does anyone know were I may down load a manual for this system.I have looked and looked I cannot find anything.:headwally:any help would be much appreciated...
Thank you!!
Sue :fish2:

[sirreal63]

My old 75 was one of those, I believe the company is out of business as their website is down. I did find this though...
http://www.fishtanksdirect.com/simplicityplusaquariums.aspx

When you google it, add an "r" to the end of teneco, for whatever reason this site used to block the full name. The built in filtration, if complete, will work but it is not ideal for a full reef. I just ran carbon in mine when it was transferred from a planted tank to a mixed reef.

[sirreal63]

I did find this...
http://www.thepetstop.com/aquarium-supplies-all/aquariums-fish-tanks/*******-aquarium/setup/simple-setup.html

It looks like they changed their name.
http://poseidonaquariums.net/files/Pricelist_020108.pdf

[sue1957]

Hi
you mentioned you had one of these tanks.I am trying to find out how high I should have the level of the water over the bio balls in the back.do I cover them? do I fill half way.Im not sure just how high the water should be over the balls to filter properly.its things like this I am trying to find out.
Thank you!!
sue

[sirreal63]

I never ran bio balls in mine but if you do then it functions as a trickle filter, half of the bio balls will be submerged and half will have the water from the drip tray trickle over them, so fill the back compartment half full with water. If you try and run the water level in the back too low you will be adding water daily due to evaporation. Personally I would not run the bio balls, I would drill it for an overflow and run a sump underneath to house heaters, skimmer and any macro algae. The built in system is very old school, it will work but is not ideal. Your live rock and sand will handle the bulk of the filtration needs. I once considered cutting out the partition to give more display room but sold it before I did that.

[Beginnerhere]

Hi guys. I know this is an old thread but I'm in desparate need of help. I just bought a used ******* system and I have never used a simplicity style filtration set up. It came with a power head and the three bio stage media and live rock in place of bio balls. Here's what I don't know. How much water is the back part of tank supposed to hold? How does the power head filter and where is it supposed to be located? I can supply pictures of needed. Pls help!