canister filters - Aquarium Advice

madchild24 · 05-16-2005, 08:39 AM

how do u hook them up?
and were can i buy one online?

**Fishyfanatic** · 05-16-2005, 10:12 AM

There are tons of places to buy them online, but I prefer www.bigalsonline.com That's where I bought my Cascade 1200. It's a lot cheaper than the [acronym:498ee3c1d4="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:498ee3c1d4]. I prefer the Penn Plex Cascade brand over any other. It's a relatively new brand and not too much people have experience with them but they are SO easy to put together. It took me about 15 minutes and it was the first time I'd ever put one together. Basically you just clean it out with water, put the baskets in the canister filled with whatever you want, pop on the top, connect hoses and put the hoses in the tank and wah-lah. I didn't have any difficulties with priming then 1200, but the 1000 we had to fill with water first, then start the prime. I don't see too many people recommend this brand, reason being because it's still new and some people like to stick with what they are used to. But I LOVE it.

sdveirs · 05-16-2005, 10:25 AM

Here is a post that I started a few weeks ago, it includes a spreadsheet with some great canisters, and pricing at 3-4 different places. Big Al's had the best prices.

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewto...425&highlight=

Franco7 · 05-16-2005, 11:05 AM

Big al's is the place to buy them online. I researched this for awhile, which one to get where to buy it and everything else. I decided to get it from big al's and went with the fluval 404, but my buddy went with the cascade 1000. We both like them alot, and they do a good job. Keep in mind i only had mine for like 1 week, and my buddy had his for like a month....

malkore · 05-16-2005, 11:48 AM

All new canisters will come with plumbing instructions. Its really quite easy.

Meredith · 05-16-2005, 02:18 PM

I have a cascade 1000, fluval 204 and a rena filstar xp2. Out of the three, I would have to say my favorite is the cascade. Very easy to set up. Very easy to clean.

smidget · 05-16-2005, 02:49 PM

I got a fluval 204 from Big Al's online- They had the best prices and it was here quick. It was really easy to put together as well- I love mine

ace1uno_00 · 05-17-2005, 09:59 PM

Bigalsonline.com is the cheapest way to go. They match prices with anyother online store. that's where i bought my XP3 and i love it.

SerLunchbox · 05-18-2005, 01:36 AM

Well, in Canada ... Big Al's online store is NOT number 1 for pricing. Most of their stuff i find online is priced well above what i can get locally or from another Canadian online store. Seriously check out www.jlaquatics.com

They are based out of BC and have incredible pricing.
It is where i go to get a lot of my stuff now

madchild24 · 05-18-2005, 08:12 AM

Quote:

www.jlaquatics.com

its way cheaper for canadians. thanx u guys/gals

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05-16-2005, 10:12 AM	#2
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,267 Images: 15	There are tons of places to buy them online, but I prefer www.bigalsonline.com That's where I bought my Cascade 1200. It's a lot cheaper than the [acronym:498ee3c1d4="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:498ee3c1d4]. I prefer the Penn Plex Cascade brand over any other. It's a relatively new brand and not too much people have experience with them but they are SO easy to put together. It took me about 15 minutes and it was the first time I'd ever put one together. Basically you just clean it out with water, put the baskets in the canister filled with whatever you want, pop on the top, connect hoses and put the hoses in the tank and wah-lah. I didn't have any difficulties with priming then 1200, but the 1000 we had to fill with water first, then start the prime. I don't see too many people recommend this brand, reason being because it's still new and some people like to stick with what they are used to. But I LOVE it. __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

05-16-2005, 10:25 AM	#3
sdveirs Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ashburn, Virginia (Northern VA) Posts: 161 Images: 1	Here is a post that I started a few weeks ago, it includes a spreadsheet with some great canisters, and pricing at 3-4 different places. Big Al's had the best prices. http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewto...425&highlight= __________________ 29 gallon bow front - Just plants, currently cycling. http://www.veirs.org/photos/tanks.jpg 10 Gallon w/ 1 male betta and alge eater (not sure what kind), looking for something to add with the betta. Scott's Blog http://www.veirs.org

05-16-2005, 11:48 AM	#5
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05-17-2005, 09:59 PM	#8
ace1uno_00 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 691 Images: 9	Bigalsonline.com is the cheapest way to go. They match prices with anyother online store. that's where i bought my XP3 and i love it. __________________ For Sale: Brand New Filstar XP3. In Box w/extra Media. $80 obo shipped. Ace1uno_00@yahoo.com

05-16-2005, 11:05 AM	#4
Franco7 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mass Posts: 119 Images: 9	Big al's is the place to buy them online. I researched this for awhile, which one to get where to buy it and everything else. I decided to get it from big al's and went with the fluval 404, but my buddy went with the cascade 1000. We both like them alot, and they do a good job. Keep in mind i only had mine for like 1 week, and my buddy had his for like a month....

05-16-2005, 02:18 PM	#6
Meredith Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 3,184 Images: 17	I have a cascade 1000, fluval 204 and a rena filstar xp2. Out of the three, I would have to say my favorite is the cascade. Very easy to set up. Very easy to clean.

05-16-2005, 02:49 PM	#7
smidget Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ontario Posts: 46	I got a fluval 204 from Big Al's online- They had the best prices and it was here quick. It was really easy to put together as well- I love mine

05-18-2005, 01:36 AM	#9
SerLunchbox Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,526 Images: 1	Well, in Canada ... Big Al's online store is NOT number 1 for pricing. Most of their stuff i find online is priced well above what i can get locally or from another Canadian online store. Seriously check out www.jlaquatics.com They are based out of BC and have incredible pricing. It is where i go to get a lot of my stuff now __________________ Lunchbox ... "i'm a man, but i can change, if i have to, i guess" Tankless ... for now ... until i find what i really want (and what the wife lets me get!)

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