SOBO FE Series Internal Aquarium Filters

SOBO FE Series Internal Aquarium Filters

SOBO FE Series Internal Aquarium Filters are submersible internal filters for aquariums, built to keep the water cleaner and the environment healthier for your fish and other aquatic life. They suit aquarists who want mechanical filtration, or combined mechanical and biological filtration, with an adjustable flow and simple upkeep.

Key Benefits

• Internal filtration designed for clearer water and a cleaner, healthier aquarium environment
• Adjustable flow control lever, so you can tailor the flow to your own setup
• Multi-chamber filter designs, from two-chamber mechanical filtration to four-chamber mechanical and biological filtration
• All models run on 15W and deliver a maximum flow of 1200L/H
• Easy to strip down and clean, which makes routine maintenance quick

How to Use

• Place the filter in the aquarium and connect the power plug to a socket at a higher point than the filter, which helps prevent water backflow.
• Use the flow control lever to adjust the output to suit your aquarium.
• Keep the intake screen clean. A clear screen is crucial for maintaining pump performance, so remove debris regularly to keep the filter working efficiently.

Routine Cleaning and Troubleshooting

• Remove the front cover and the impeller cover, then take out the impeller unit.
• Clean off debris with a small brush, or rinse the parts under running water.
• If the pump stops working, first check that the power supply is consistent.

Suitable For

• Aquariums where you want reliable internal filtration for a cleaner environment for aquatic life
• Aquarists who want to choose between mechanical-only filtration (two chambers) and combined mechanical and biological filtration (three or four chambers)

Specifications

• Power: 15W (all models)
• Maximum flow: 1200L/H (all models)
• FE-1502: two-chamber mechanical filter
• FE-1503: three-chamber filter combining mechanical and biological filtration
• FE-1504: four-chamber filter for mechanical and biological filtration
• Adjustable flow control lever

Available Sizes

The FE Series is offered in the FE-1502, FE-1503 and FE-1504 models, in order of increasing number of filter chambers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the FE-1502, FE-1503 and FE-1504?
All three are rated at 15W with a maximum flow of 1200L/H. The difference is the filter design. The FE-1502 has a two-chamber mechanical filter, the FE-1503 has three chambers combining mechanical and biological filtration, and the FE-1504 has four chambers for mechanical and biological filtration.

Can I adjust the flow rate?
Yes. The filter has an adjustable flow control lever, so you can tailor the flow to your aquarium. The maximum flow is 1200L/H.

How do I clean the filter?
Remove the front cover and the impeller cover, then take out the impeller unit. Clear the debris with a small brush or rinse the parts under running water. Also clear the intake screen regularly, because a blocked screen affects pump performance.

The pump has stopped working. What should I check first?
Start by checking that the power supply is consistent. Also make sure the intake screen and impeller area are free of debris.

Where should I plug the filter in?
Insert the power plug into a socket at a higher point than the filter. This helps prevent water backflow.

Which model should I choose?
Choose by the filtration you want. The FE-1502 offers two-chamber mechanical filtration. The FE-1503 and FE-1504 add biological filtration, with three and four chambers respectively.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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