Canister Filters - Page 2 - Aquarium Advice

webmoose · 08-05-2004, 04:20 PM

Thanks all.. I will get the Eheim 2026 if I decide to upgrade from my [acronym:dcd8e8a485="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:dcd8e8a485] emperior..

vega · 08-05-2004, 11:33 PM

If you are planning to use [acronym:ee21ba0e5f="Carbon dioxide"]CO2[/acronym:ee21ba0e5f] currently/future then do not choose the wet n dry model as you will lose the precious [acronym:ee21ba0e5f="Carbon dioxide"]CO2[/acronym:ee21ba0e5f] in the filter.

[acronym:ee21ba0e5f="Hope this helps (or) Happy to help"]HTH[/acronym:ee21ba0e5f]

Gunnie · 08-06-2004, 08:06 AM

I have a filstar XP2 and XP3 running on my 100 [acronym:5432e09203="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:5432e09203]. tank for over a year now. I did a lot of research on canister filters before deciding on the Filstars. I chose them because of the removable media baskets (with handles), auto priming (after the first time), and it has an auto shut off if the motor starts to overheat. Sometimes I have to touch the tops of mine to make sure they are working! I am very pleased with my Filstars.

erawtik · 08-07-2004, 10:35 PM

I made the mistake of buing the magnum 350 and it is a POS [acronym:09728be8df="in my opinion"]imo[/acronym:09728be8df].

kenor33 · 08-08-2004, 05:54 AM

I have the penn-plex cascade 1000 and seems to work fine, 3 baskets with handles, primer button, etc etc.

oscarbreeder · 08-08-2004, 02:05 PM

I like the Fluval 404.
I have one on my 180 that works very well.
It's easy to clean and it is no0t noisey at all.

But I really like the Ocean Clear canisters.
They are huge and are a pressureized system.
Check them out at www.DrFosrterSmith.com

dr.diggler · 08-09-2004, 12:20 PM

ordered two xp3's, they should be here either today or tommrow. I will let you know how they work out for me. I have the penguin 400's but they just do not filter fine enough for me.

chasgood · 08-11-2004, 07:46 AM

I'm going to get a canister for my 37gal to help out the eclipse hood filter. The FilStar XP1 looks to be good for the task. I like that it comes with a spraybar. Seems to be a lot of people happy with them.

mitche8359 · 08-14-2004, 03:27 AM

I have to report a negative review on the Fluvals. I had a Fluval 304 which lasted 7 years. I was told that I was lucky. Two-three years ago when my original Fluval 304 died, I remember reading here about the bad reputation of Fluvals. I didn't listen since I had great luck with the first. I know they are only gauranteed for 3 years, but I don't think it lasted that long. Last Friday night the second 304 went out. I decided against the Fluval make and got an Eheim. The [acronym:226ce2a6d0="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:226ce2a6d0] seemed to like them a lot. I got it home. It's quiet. However, the tank water is not the crystal clear that the Fluval would get it. THat's why I'm here. To post a question on how to get the Eheim series to filter as good as the fluval. So I'll post another thread.

vega · 08-15-2004, 03:08 PM

U mean Fluval 303 u brought 7 years ago? The X03 model is totally different from X04 model.

08-05-2004, 04:20 PM	#11
webmoose Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,508 Images: 7	Thanks all.. I will get the Eheim 2026 if I decide to upgrade from my [acronym:dcd8e8a485="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:dcd8e8a485] emperior.. __________________ 58 gallon Community Planted - 4 boesmani / 1 praecox rainbow, 3 giant danios, 1 clown / 1 albino pl*co, 1 bronze / 2 albino cories, cherry barbs, sunset platy's, cardinal tetras 8 Gallon hex - 3 F1 Black Brichardi and fry..("Lamprologus sp. Walter") 10 gallon work tank - Pair of dwarf gourami and 2 cherry barbs / 2 gallon - 4 Fundulopanchax gardneri / 10 gallon - bunch of killitanks Vote Here for Aquarium Advice

08-06-2004, 08:06 AM	#13
Gunnie Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 265	I have a filstar XP2 and XP3 running on my 100 [acronym:5432e09203="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:5432e09203]. tank for over a year now. I did a lot of research on canister filters before deciding on the Filstars. I chose them because of the removable media baskets (with handles), auto priming (after the first time), and it has an auto shut off if the motor starts to overheat. Sometimes I have to touch the tops of mine to make sure they are working! I am very pleased with my Filstars. __________________ If guns cause crime, then matches cause arson Smoky Mountain Aquarium Society Joseph H.S. Mills (AKA: Trauma Jewel) 1/18/36 - 3/1/04. I miss you dad!

08-08-2004, 05:54 AM	#15
kenor33 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cartersville Georgia Posts: 155	I have the penn-plex cascade 1000 and seems to work fine, 3 baskets with handles, primer button, etc etc. __________________ Gotta Love the Little Wet Pets.

08-08-2004, 02:05 PM	#16
oscarbreeder Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Columbia,S.C. Posts: 3,084 Images: 13	I like the Fluval 404. I have one on my 180 that works very well. It's easy to clean and it is no0t noisey at all. But I really like the Ocean Clear canisters. They are huge and are a pressureized system. Check them out at www.DrFosrterSmith.com __________________ Please remember to vote for Aquarium Advice! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/kyman_33/sig.jpg

08-11-2004, 07:46 AM	#18
chasgood Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Moore Oklahoma Posts: 393 Images: 10	I'm going to get a canister for my 37gal to help out the eclipse hood filter. The FilStar XP1 looks to be good for the task. I like that it comes with a spraybar. Seems to be a lot of people happy with them. __________________ 37 GL Setup June 4,2004. Rena Filstar xP1. 55watt [acronym:e159a76288="Power compact fluorescent"]pc[/acronym:e159a76288] light and glass cover. 6 Tiger Barbs. 6 Aponogeton bulbs, 2 water lillys. 5 Serpae Tetra. Brichardi, Princess Cichlid. Electric Yellow or Yellow Lab. Clown Pleco. 1 platty. 5 Krib, one the father of the 20L Krib. 20L GL2 Sept,2004 setup. Powerfilter and biowheel built into the Eclipse hood. 6 Zebra Danios 6 Kribs. all born in the tank. Update 19 June 2005. Noticed new Krib fry. guess they werent all males.

08-05-2004, 11:33 PM	#12
vega Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Malaysia Posts: 575 Images: 6	If you are planning to use [acronym:ee21ba0e5f="Carbon dioxide"]CO2[/acronym:ee21ba0e5f] currently/future then do not choose the wet n dry model as you will lose the precious [acronym:ee21ba0e5f="Carbon dioxide"]CO2[/acronym:ee21ba0e5f] in the filter. [acronym:ee21ba0e5f="Hope this helps (or) Happy to help"]HTH[/acronym:ee21ba0e5f]

08-07-2004, 10:35 PM	#14
erawtik Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DSM Iowa Posts: 34	I made the mistake of buing the magnum 350 and it is a POS [acronym:09728be8df="in my opinion"]imo[/acronym:09728be8df].

08-09-2004, 12:20 PM	#17
dr.diggler Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NY Posts: 101 Images: 10	ordered two xp3's, they should be here either today or tommrow. I will let you know how they work out for me. I have the penguin 400's but they just do not filter fine enough for me.

08-14-2004, 03:27 AM	#19
mitche8359 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Columbus Ohio USA Posts: 918	I have to report a negative review on the Fluvals. I had a Fluval 304 which lasted 7 years. I was told that I was lucky. Two-three years ago when my original Fluval 304 died, I remember reading here about the bad reputation of Fluvals. I didn't listen since I had great luck with the first. I know they are only gauranteed for 3 years, but I don't think it lasted that long. Last Friday night the second 304 went out. I decided against the Fluval make and got an Eheim. The [acronym:226ce2a6d0="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:226ce2a6d0] seemed to like them a lot. I got it home. It's quiet. However, the tank water is not the crystal clear that the Fluval would get it. THat's why I'm here. To post a question on how to get the Eheim series to filter as good as the fluval. So I'll post another thread. __________________ Tom 55 [acronym:c2414beb72="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:c2414beb72] fresh - planted 2wpg ~ Eheim eco filter ~ south american theme java moss - misc anubia - amazon sword - Red rubin sword - tennellus chain swords 4 ottos, 1 pleco, 3 high fin white tetras, 3 Black Phantom Tetras, 1 high fin black tetra, 1 black tetra, 2 diamond tetras, 3 yoyos Join the Ohio Regional Forum and share information with local enthusiasts Vote for Aquarium Advice Today

08-15-2004, 03:08 PM	#20
vega Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Malaysia Posts: 575 Images: 6	U mean Fluval 303 u brought 7 years ago? The X03 model is totally different from X04 model.

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