Lonewolfblue
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I have been really happy with my XP3. Would probably be a bit powerful for your tank, as it's rated for up to 175G, could go with the XP2 and use the spraybar, or the XP3 with the spraybar for sure.
YuccaPatrol said:Question about the Odyssea:
How often do I need to buy specific filter media supplies like filter pads and such?
I'm really NOT a big fan of using stuff like ammonia removing chips, carbon, etc.
Can I successfully run one of these with mechanical and biological filtration media and forget about the chemical filtration stuff?
What other supplies might I want to buy?
How often do you clean one of these?
right now I use exclusively Emperor and Penguin HOB filters and have been very please with them. I cut out the backs of the filters and remove the carbon when they begin to clog up and rince the filters many times before throwing them out. I want to have the same or better economy with a canister filter if possible.
piranha said:Tony says $30.00 for shipping and no warranty. Try again Tony. $22.00 for ground shipping to the Northeast. At $62.00 the Jebo is still a great price. One year warranty. This is one knock-off that knocks the Pro 2 off the table. You can spend $67.00 at superfishstore.com for the same with good customer service. When you have to clean them once every 3 to 6 months who cares if you have to clean hoses. With the proper hose cleaning brush( has a nylon cord attached) it's a piece of cake! As far as media goes; sponges, ceramic and biological media is all you need. Hobs' don't have the ability to polish water like a no-bypass cannister.
piranha said:Tony - Sorry you've had such bad luck with Aquatraders. I can't say the same. Products I've ordered came on time and in perfect condition. I've even had them on the phone. I've noticed they've improved the website and product availability. Sometimes a little persistence and patience will make the difference. I found superfishstore.com to be more customer friendly.They are closer to you (Texas) and their prices are very competitive. They have a large inventory of parts and supplies. I purchased a Jebo and other supplies from them.
w6wat said:Eheim filters, at least the Classic line, are remarkable in their horrible design, difficult operation, and high pricing. ... The Via Aqua filters seem to get a thumbs up across the board, albeit with a few minor complaints of water bypass... The Jebao filters are pretty highly regarded throughout Oceana and Asia as well as Europe. They're marketed under a plethora of brand names, and I believe Via Aqua is one... The Jebo is efficient, quiet, cavernous, easy to setup and maintain. Parts are available through limited sources at the time of this writing, but I'm sure more parts dealers will spring up soon enough with the growing popularity. The filters don't leak, are easy to prime and do what they're supposed to. All this at a very inexpensive price. In fact, they're cheaper than many HOB filters, powerheads, and internals... The Jebo is "all that", and you can believe it or not. As someone who has experience with many brands, I've made up my mind not to succumb to brand name Euphoria. The Jebo offers the most bang for the buck. In fact, it offers triple or quadruple the bang for the buck.
I might add, I have no affiliation with any manufacturer, importer, designer or retailer. My opinion is my own.