Canister Filter
#1 Guest_HooperG_*
Posted 06 June 2007 - 08:31 AM
Finally, if you think these are the last of my questions you all are sadly mistaken!!! But, I do appreciate the advice.
Thanks,
Hooper G
#2 Guest_NateTessler13_*
Posted 06 June 2007 - 08:50 AM
#3 Guest_Irate Mormon_*
Posted 06 June 2007 - 09:38 AM
I personally recommend Eheim's Canister Filters.
I don't get what the deal is with Eheims. They are silly expensive and don't deliver good flow rates. I don't buy their line about not needing a lot of flow because "more water passes through the media", or whatever. While I prefer to make my own filter systems, if I were buying one I would go with a Fluval.
#4 Guest_drewish_*
Posted 06 June 2007 - 09:44 AM
The type you hang on back is a power filter. I prefer canisters over power filters though. You could go with a lower end Eheim that is manual start and non-adjustable flow, like a 2215 or 2217.
#5 Guest_killier_*
Posted 06 June 2007 - 09:48 AM
#6 Guest_Irate Mormon_*
Posted 06 June 2007 - 09:54 AM
You don't buy Eheim filters for their flow. You buy them because they are more efficient than other canister filters.
The type you hang on back is a power filter. I prefer canisters over power filters though. You could go with a lower end Eheim that is manual start and non-adjustable flow, like a 2215 or 2217.
I wish there were a Consumer Reports type organization for aquarium equipment. I've never heard anybody say Eheims were junk, it's just that the pragmatic side of me wonders if they're worth the premium.
#7 Guest_drewish_*
Posted 06 June 2007 - 10:01 AM
I wish there were a Consumer Reports type organization for aquarium equipment. I've never heard anybody say Eheims were junk, it's just that the pragmatic side of me wonders if they're worth the premium.
I've looked at a lot of reviews of Rena/Fluval/Eheim. It is pretty much the same as the car industry. They all work, but some will last you longer and are more efficient. Flow is just something they use to sell.
#8 Guest_Irate Mormon_*
Posted 06 June 2007 - 10:12 AM
#9 Guest_hmt321_*
Posted 06 June 2007 - 12:18 PM
fluval seems to deliver more flow (please note that i use it just as a bio-filter and co2 disperser, and i have little floss in it)
the eheims have standard "barbs" on intake and return lines and were easy for me to make modifications.
the I also like how the eheims have larger flat media trays.
#10 Guest_edbihary_*
Posted 06 June 2007 - 05:05 PM
I had a Penguin 125 biowheel filter quit pumping several weeks ago. Because of the angle at which I usually view that tank, the hood blocked my view of the discharge. I didn't notice it wasn't flowing until the fish started acting weird. I found the filter not working, and the ammonia sky high. I got that filter working again, and added an AquaClear 70 to cycle and eventually take its place, and did a water change (per the instructions in the ammonia test kit) of course. But still, I lost a number of fish. I don't recommend the Penguin biowheel filters.I like biowheels my emperor 330 is one of my favorite filters
I know that's off topic. I have been using HOB filters. I have been meaning to start getting cannisters for my bigger tanks. So the advice here is appreciated.
#11 Guest_wolfie8000_*
Posted 07 June 2007 - 06:43 AM
#12 Guest_nativecajun_*
Posted 10 June 2007 - 08:41 AM
I have had other Hang on back filters and I go back to penguin every time. One breakage. Well if every one would get rid of a car and not use that type we would have real clean air.
Canister filters I have never used. If I were to use a different filter it would be a home made trickle filter in conjunction with sponge filter in the tank.
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