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Posted by Big Dummy on February 8, 2006, 5:27 am
Please log in for more thread options Eheim, Fluval, or some other brand? Which model?
I've used power filters for two decades and primarily because my girlfriend
hates the sound of running water am finally switching to a cannister filter.
Problem is, while for example I know Aquaclear are the most reliable lowest
maintenance power filters made, and biowheels often fail to turn after a
while, I know nothing of Cannister filters, I'm like a veritable babe in the
woods.
Which are most reliable? Are there problems with leaks and the like? Which
type requires the most frequent maintenance. I like a hands-off aquarium.
Which types end up costing you the most with filter media etc.? Which type
are the least likely to break down? Which retain their flow best?
Jr
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Posted by Mark Stone on February 8, 2006, 11:00 am
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> Eheim, Fluval, or some other brand? Which model?
> I've used power filters for two decades and primarily because my
> girlfriend
> hates the sound of running water am finally switching to a cannister
> filter.
> Problem is, while for example I know Aquaclear are the most reliable
> lowest
> maintenance power filters made, and biowheels often fail to turn after a
> while, I know nothing of Cannister filters, I'm like a veritable babe in
> the
> woods.
>
> Which are most reliable? Are there problems with leaks and the like?
> Which
> type requires the most frequent maintenance. I like a hands-off aquarium.
> Which types end up costing you the most with filter media etc.? Which
> type
> are the least likely to break down? Which retain their flow best?
>
> Jr
>
>
Everybody's going to give you a different answer, because frankly most of
the manufacturers produce *excellent* canister filters and each brand has
developed it's own following. My choice is Aquaria, Inc., which makes Magnum
canisters. They are very quiet, strong and dependable. I've used the H.O.T.
250 with the available bio-wheel attachment and have never had any problems
since I started with them around 1995 or1996. The drawback with Magnum that
I've heard is that they are more difficult to open up and maintain than
other brands, but with me that's not an issue.
Mark Stone
The ".Edu" meens i are smart.
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Posted by Nate on February 8, 2006, 5:45 pm
Please log in for more thread options I've used them all, so I have a valid right to pass judgment on this
question.
My favorite would be the Eheim ProII series.
My second choice would be the Eheim Classic series.
Eheim's are the most expensive, but by far, the most well made. The
quietest, and the longest lasting. And I'm speaking from experience.
You won't be sorry with an Eheim. I think I can almost guarantee it.
N8
> Eheim, Fluval, or some other brand? Which model?
> I've used power filters for two decades and primarily because my
> girlfriend
> hates the sound of running water am finally switching to a cannister
> filter.
> Problem is, while for example I know Aquaclear are the most reliable
> lowest
> maintenance power filters made, and biowheels often fail to turn after a
> while, I know nothing of Cannister filters, I'm like a veritable babe in
> the
> woods.
>
> Which are most reliable? Are there problems with leaks and the like?
> Which
> type requires the most frequent maintenance. I like a hands-off aquarium.
> Which types end up costing you the most with filter media etc.? Which
> type
> are the least likely to break down? Which retain their flow best?
>
> Jr
>
>
>
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Posted by George Pontis on February 9, 2006, 1:49 am
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Nate wrote:
> I've used them all, so I have a valid right to pass judgment on this
> question.
>
> My favorite would be the Eheim ProII series.
> My second choice would be the Eheim Classic series.
>
> Eheim's are the most expensive, but by far, the most well made. The
> quietest, and the longest lasting. And I'm speaking from experience.
>
> You won't be sorry with an Eheim. I think I can almost guarantee it.
>
> N8
The lack of a quick disconnect on the Classic series would have to
knock them out of the running for "best", though they are just fine in
terms of filtration.
There is also an Eheim Pro Series that lacks the push to prime feature
and backpressure indicator. They are otherwise comparable to the ProII,
definitely high end.
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Posted by NetMax on February 9, 2006, 12:57 pm
Please log in for more thread options > Nate wrote:
>
>> I've used them all, so I have a valid right to pass judgment on this
>> question.
>>
>> My favorite would be the Eheim ProII series.
>> My second choice would be the Eheim Classic series.
>>
>> Eheim's are the most expensive, but by far, the most well made. The
>> quietest, and the longest lasting. And I'm speaking from experience.
>>
>> You won't be sorry with an Eheim. I think I can almost guarantee it.
>>
>> N8
>
>
> The lack of a quick disconnect on the Classic series would have to
> knock them out of the running for "best", though they are just fine in
> terms of filtration.
>
> There is also an Eheim Pro Series that lacks the push to prime feature
> and backpressure indicator. They are otherwise comparable to the ProII,
> definitely high end.
>
> --
I would agree that the current offerings from Rena, Fluval & Eheim are all
quite good and reliable so I don't think there's a bad choice (with the
exception of the Eco series from Eheim which I have no experience with but
have read lots of grumbles). For servicing, I much prefer the current
Fluvals over the Eheim Classic series (which is just getting a little
dated).
jmo
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> I've used power filters for two decades and primarily because my
> girlfriend
> hates the sound of running water am finally switching to a cannister
> filter.
> Problem is, while for example I know Aquaclear are the most reliable
> lowest
> maintenance power filters made, and biowheels often fail to turn after a
> while, I know nothing of Cannister filters, I'm like a veritable babe in
> the
> woods.
>
> Which are most reliable? Are there problems with leaks and the like?
> Which
> type requires the most frequent maintenance. I like a hands-off aquarium.
> Which types end up costing you the most with filter media etc.? Which
> type
> are the least likely to break down? Which retain their flow best?
>
> Jr
>
>