[jem_xxiii]

im a fan of aquaclears. i use them in all my tanks and have never let me down.

 

[jem_xxiii]

I find easiest way to start an AC and this always worked for me, is to fill the filter with water first, since it's very easy when you remove the lid. Then the AC will be able to prime and start to flow almost immediately. Unless I am mistaken about you were referring to

or you can just plug the filter in then fill with water, does the same thing and is the easiest way to get to prime.