Would you buy an used filter - Aquarium Advice

Big C · 08-11-2005, 01:06 PM

Would you buy an used filter over the internet? How do you make sure it's clean enough to put it in your aquarium?

thank you

Big C · 08-11-2005, 01:08 PM

Which one would you prefer for a 55 [acronym:2513cf294f="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:2513cf294f] Eheim 2234 ECCO or Fluval 404? Why?

Jchillin · 08-11-2005, 01:11 PM

If you're speaking of a source like Aquabid or eBay, no. There is no way to know if the device even works, let alone clean. The problem is that if the item is defective, you have to go through way too many changes in trying to rectify the issue than any potential savings you may get.

However, picking this type of item up at an Aquarium Club auction or being sold by another member of a forum such as AA is far better [acronym:178ce00532="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:178ce00532].

penpitt · 08-11-2005, 01:18 PM

If I had to choose between the 2 I would go with the Fluval. I had an Eheim ecco 2234 on my 46 and the flow rate is just too low to move much water. It filtered well enough but I needed to add an [acronym:396fa417c9="Activated Carbon"]AC[/acronym:396fa417c9] [acronym:396fa417c9="Hang On Back"]hob[/acronym:396fa417c9] filter to increase the water movement.I since replaced both with a Rena Filstar xp-2 and it does a good job by itself. I run the 404 on my 80 gallon planted tank and it does just fine.

Big C · 08-11-2005, 01:28 PM

Thank you, guys. I was actually looking into e-bay but I guess I'll stay away from it now.

[acronym:0efe293318="By the way"]BTW[/acronym:0efe293318] "J", I just looked into an old post about angels were you asked me where had I been? I travel quite a bit for business and when I do, everything gets behind at home, so I have to catch up and cannot make time for my hobby. When that happens, I miss you guys enormously!!!

I still try to take a peek from time to time but I don't have time to reply.

And this is why I show up sporadically.

Zezmo · 08-11-2005, 01:36 PM

Last weekend, i went to my local Aquarium Society meeting (SVAS). They have an auction every month. I bought 2 used Fluval 303 with all the goodies for $35.00 for the pair. I took them home, cleaned them up...bought new media, and voila I have 1 running on my 55 gallon, and am thinking of selling the other one to get my $35 back.

All in all I am very happy with this purchase.

Heh...[acronym:eaf6d36424="By the way"]btw[/acronym:eaf6d36424]... I now have a used TetraTec 500 to get rid of <g>

Jchillin · 08-11-2005, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big C

[acronym:657d29e8aa="By the way"]BTW[/acronym:657d29e8aa] "J", I just looked into an old post about angels were you asked me where had I been? I travel quite a bit for business and when I do, everything gets behind at home, so I have to catch up and cannot make time for my hobby. When that happens, I miss you guys enormously!!!

I still try to take a peek from time to time but I don't have time to reply.

And this is why I show up sporadically.

Precisely why I inquired...just glad that you are ok. Had kinda missed ya.

Big C · 08-11-2005, 02:08 PM

I'm always a little jealous, in a good way, when you guys talk about the great deals and swaps you make in local aquarium societies. I cannot find any around home!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jchillin

Precisely why I inquired...just glad that you are ok. Had kinda missed ya.

Thank you!

manooosie · 08-11-2005, 02:19 PM

check out my thread on 55g filters

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=58780

Big C · 08-11-2005, 02:33 PM

I did! Which one did you get manooosie? Did you buy on line?

08-11-2005, 01:06 PM	#1
Big C Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 375 Images: 3	Would you buy an used filter Would you buy an used filter over the internet? How do you make sure it's clean enough to put it in your aquarium? thank you __________________ Gracias amigos! 5 g w/ Minows 30 g planted: 3 aurulious barbs, 4 tiger barbs (2 green), 2 Gold barbs, 1 lemon fin barb 75 g planted:1 dwarf gouramis, 4 guppies, 1 sword tail, 1 SAE, 1 gold gourami, 4 black phantom tetras, 3 serpae tetras, 6 brilliant rasboras, 2 diamond tetras, 10 rummynose, 1 blush koi angel (huge!), 3 clown loaches, 3 yo yo loaches, 1 golden nugget, 2 GBR 10 gal QT tank -almost always going with new "projects"

08-11-2005, 01:08 PM	#2
Big C Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 375 Images: 3	Which one would you prefer for a 55 [acronym:2513cf294f="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:2513cf294f] Eheim 2234 ECCO or Fluval 404? Why? __________________ Gracias amigos! 5 g w/ Minows 30 g planted: 3 aurulious barbs, 4 tiger barbs (2 green), 2 Gold barbs, 1 lemon fin barb 75 g planted:1 dwarf gouramis, 4 guppies, 1 sword tail, 1 SAE, 1 gold gourami, 4 black phantom tetras, 3 serpae tetras, 6 brilliant rasboras, 2 diamond tetras, 10 rummynose, 1 blush koi angel (huge!), 3 clown loaches, 3 yo yo loaches, 1 golden nugget, 2 GBR 10 gal QT tank -almost always going with new "projects"

08-11-2005, 01:11 PM	#3
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,976 Images: 47	If you're speaking of a source like Aquabid or eBay, no. There is no way to know if the device even works, let alone clean. The problem is that if the item is defective, you have to go through way too many changes in trying to rectify the issue than any potential savings you may get. However, picking this type of item up at an Aquarium Club auction or being sold by another member of a forum such as AA is far better [acronym:178ce00532="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:178ce00532]. __________________ _________________________________

08-11-2005, 01:18 PM	#4
penpitt Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chandler,Az Posts: 274 Images: 3	If I had to choose between the 2 I would go with the Fluval. I had an Eheim ecco 2234 on my 46 and the flow rate is just too low to move much water. It filtered well enough but I needed to add an [acronym:396fa417c9="Activated Carbon"]AC[/acronym:396fa417c9] [acronym:396fa417c9="Hang On Back"]hob[/acronym:396fa417c9] filter to increase the water movement.I since replaced both with a Rena Filstar xp-2 and it does a good job by itself. I run the 404 on my 80 gallon planted tank and it does just fine. __________________ 80 gallon [acronym="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym]:3 clown loaches, 2 angels, bloodfin tetras and 1 albino BN pleco,1 Farlowella. 46 gallon [acronym="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym]: kuhli loaches, otos, black neon and black phantom tetras, 3 pitbull plecos. 50 gallon [acronym="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym]: 1 green spotted puffer

08-11-2005, 01:28 PM	#5
Big C Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 375 Images: 3	Thank you, guys. I was actually looking into e-bay but I guess I'll stay away from it now. [acronym:0efe293318="By the way"]BTW[/acronym:0efe293318] "J", I just looked into an old post about angels were you asked me where had I been? I travel quite a bit for business and when I do, everything gets behind at home, so I have to catch up and cannot make time for my hobby. When that happens, I miss you guys enormously!!! I still try to take a peek from time to time but I don't have time to reply. And this is why I show up sporadically. __________________ Gracias amigos! 5 g w/ Minows 30 g planted: 3 aurulious barbs, 4 tiger barbs (2 green), 2 Gold barbs, 1 lemon fin barb 75 g planted:1 dwarf gouramis, 4 guppies, 1 sword tail, 1 SAE, 1 gold gourami, 4 black phantom tetras, 3 serpae tetras, 6 brilliant rasboras, 2 diamond tetras, 10 rummynose, 1 blush koi angel (huge!), 3 clown loaches, 3 yo yo loaches, 1 golden nugget, 2 GBR 10 gal QT tank -almost always going with new "projects"

08-11-2005, 01:36 PM	#6
Zezmo Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,112 Images: 14	Last weekend, i went to my local Aquarium Society meeting (SVAS). They have an auction every month. I bought 2 used Fluval 303 with all the goodies for $35.00 for the pair. I took them home, cleaned them up...bought new media, and voila I have 1 running on my 55 gallon, and am thinking of selling the other one to get my $35 back. All in all I am very happy with this purchase. Heh...[acronym:eaf6d36424="By the way"]btw[/acronym:eaf6d36424]... I now have a used TetraTec 500 to get rid of <g>

08-11-2005, 02:19 PM	#9
manooosie Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: las vegas Posts: 109	check out my thread on 55g filters http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=58780

08-11-2005, 02:33 PM	#10
Big C Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 375 Images: 3	I did! Which one did you get manooosie? Did you buy on line? __________________ Gracias amigos! 5 g w/ Minows 30 g planted: 3 aurulious barbs, 4 tiger barbs (2 green), 2 Gold barbs, 1 lemon fin barb 75 g planted:1 dwarf gouramis, 4 guppies, 1 sword tail, 1 SAE, 1 gold gourami, 4 black phantom tetras, 3 serpae tetras, 6 brilliant rasboras, 2 diamond tetras, 10 rummynose, 1 blush koi angel (huge!), 3 clown loaches, 3 yo yo loaches, 1 golden nugget, 2 GBR 10 gal QT tank -almost always going with new "projects"

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