Which external filter?

by **Nataliey** on Tue May 18, 2010 1:08 pm

Im thinking of buying an external filter for my 95 litre tank, iv been looking at the Fluval 105 which is 480 LPH which filters upto 100 litres or would i need the Fluval 205 which is 680 LPH which filters upto 200 litres?? Im really not sure and would like some help please...anyone Very Happy

by **Haych** on Tue May 18, 2010 1:47 pm

I would use a tetratec ex600-700

Tetratecs are very good I have two - easy to use, good cleaners and extremely quiet

by **Nataliey** on Tue May 18, 2010 1:50 pm

ok thanks Haych, will need to check on ebay now.

by **kizno1** on Tue May 18, 2010 3:06 pm

I would go for a flurval 305. i have the 404 and its a brilliant filter. the 305 does 1000lph i always aim for a 10X turn over so thats just a little over 10 time

by **Nataliey** on Tue May 18, 2010 5:00 pm

Rang my local maidenhead aquatics store this afternoon they've recommended the fluval 205 for the size of my tank. Need to look in to this properly.

by **kizno1** on Tue May 18, 2010 5:10 pm

i think that does about 800lph. I personally would go for the 305 though.

by **Nataliey** on Tue May 18, 2010 5:14 pm

iv looked and it said that the fluval 205 only does 680 lph which filters upto 200 litres.

What size is your tank where you use the 404??

by **kizno1** on Tue May 18, 2010 5:20 pm

30G the 404 does 1300lph and i havent had a problem with it dieng to strong. I dont really trust what they say if you want to fullly stock your tank they normally reccommend it for a 6X turn over but i personally prefere a 10x turn over. The flurval 3+ i have in my 60l does 700lph and is recommended for tank upto 120cm which is twice the legnt od the tank i have but it is doing perfect in a 60l

by **Nataliey** on Tue May 18, 2010 5:25 pm

I have a fluval 3+ dont like it, that was in the 100 litre tank before takes up a lot of space too. So going to try an external filter instead. Thanks for your help Kizno

by **kizno1** on Tue May 18, 2010 5:38 pm

it is fairly big but my apisto and ocrys are loving the current and it only takes up the corner so it doesnt bother me. IMO externals are the way to go with anythink 20G +

by **Vandraco aka Bronzecat** on Fri May 21, 2010 9:47 pm

On my 40g tank I use the Aqua One aquis 1200. They also do a 1000LPH version too. They are normally a bit cheaper than the equivalent Fluval and the canister holds more water, which increases the total amount of circulating water Very Happy

by **Nataliey** on Fri May 21, 2010 11:19 pm

Thanks Van, still havent got 1 still looking they are so expensive too!

by **Nataliey** on Sat Jun 05, 2010 6:19 pm

Still looking for an external filter and iv found this one on ebay:
Aquarium fish tank external filter 1400L/H 9WUV + Media
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Does anyone know if its anygood? If not going to keep on looking.

by **kizno1** on Sat Jun 05, 2010 6:47 pm

Ive never evan heard of that make before let alone that filter so cant help. Google it and see if you can find any reveiws. Have you looked on ebay? theres normally some fairly cheap new filters or some second hand ones for cheap.

by **Nataliey** on Sat Jun 05, 2010 6:53 pm

I keep looking on ebay and for at least a 1200 or 1000LPH its going to cost me at least £80.
That one is £60 for a 1400LPH new.

by **kizno1** on Sat Jun 05, 2010 7:03 pm

Ive never heard of it so it could be worth a try but its up to you if you think its worth risking £60.

by **Nataliey** on Sat Jun 05, 2010 7:08 pm

Im going to review it first see what people have said about it, not going to rush into anything.

by **kizno1** on Sat Jun 05, 2010 7:13 pm

Sounds like a good idear. Or you could have a look at second hand ones but then you risk what condition there in
this one looks ok ive got the older versionof this.
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by **kizno1** on Sat Jun 05, 2010 7:16 pm

Or this i know someone with one and they swear by it. It does 1050 LPH
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by **Nataliey** on Sat Jun 05, 2010 7:19 pm

Thanks il take a look

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