Please help my Wallet !!!
Please help my Wallet !!!
Hi,
My Fluval 403 Canister got air and burns out !!!
Need to buy another canister. Wich brand and model You recommend. To be honest I don't want to spend a fortune in one of those eheims.
but any other choice ?
Please help my wallet !
Thanks.
My Fluval 403 Canister got air and burns out !!!
Need to buy another canister. Wich brand and model You recommend. To be honest I don't want to spend a fortune in one of those eheims.
but any other choice ?
Please help my wallet !
Thanks.
Hi Matrix,
The Prime 30 is a good external filter.
However, you will do well to beat Eheim. Filters are the life force of a tank, so its always worth spending that bit extra.
Are all your F1 zebras taken? I would be happy to take some off your hands, it would probably pay for your filter no problems!
Kind regards
Tom
The Prime 30 is a good external filter.
However, you will do well to beat Eheim. Filters are the life force of a tank, so its always worth spending that bit extra.
Are all your F1 zebras taken? I would be happy to take some off your hands, it would probably pay for your filter no problems!
Kind regards
Tom
Hi Matrix 99,
One solution would be to connect a powerhead to the output of your fluval, so the powerhead pulls the water through your fluval.
I have had fluval externals for many years now and have never had any functional problems, apart from a worn out impeller, which was quite easy to change. In fact when I needed a new one a few months ago ,I bought another 203 instead of the new ?04 range , which reputedly has quite a few problems.Even now, the ?03 range is heavily discounted due to the new 04 range, especially from the mail order suppliers..
The only time I get air trapped in the top of the fluval is after a filter clean out, or if the filter is swiched off for a period of time(due to denitrification).I remove the air in the filter by turning it on its side briefly, while switched on.
I find that Eheims are overpriced.
Regards,
Des
One solution would be to connect a powerhead to the output of your fluval, so the powerhead pulls the water through your fluval.
I have had fluval externals for many years now and have never had any functional problems, apart from a worn out impeller, which was quite easy to change. In fact when I needed a new one a few months ago ,I bought another 203 instead of the new ?04 range , which reputedly has quite a few problems.Even now, the ?03 range is heavily discounted due to the new 04 range, especially from the mail order suppliers..
The only time I get air trapped in the top of the fluval is after a filter clean out, or if the filter is swiched off for a period of time(due to denitrification).I remove the air in the filter by turning it on its side briefly, while switched on.
I find that Eheims are overpriced.
Regards,
Des
All my tanks are filtered with Eheim canister filters, two of which are thermos. I had a Fluval years ago it was fine for a while, the impeller went once and eventually the whole thing burned out.
I agree that Eheims are pricey but you can not beat their build quality, I have one Eheim canister filter that has been running for about 10 years and I haven't even replaced the impeller yet.
The latest Eheim models have a suction device on top that makes it much easier to prime, no more mouthfuls of tank water.
I agree that Eheims are pricey but you can not beat their build quality, I have one Eheim canister filter that has been running for about 10 years and I haven't even replaced the impeller yet.
The latest Eheim models have a suction device on top that makes it much easier to prime, no more mouthfuls of tank water.
Ok Thanks for your responses ,
My Local fish club is going to have their huge auction (next week). I am going to check if there is any Good Canister there. My tank is not at risk I have a magnun 350 too and another homemade Canister. I will keep an eye on Eheims !
Thanks for saving my wallet !
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My Local fish club is going to have their huge auction (next week). I am going to check if there is any Good Canister there. My tank is not at risk I have a magnun 350 too and another homemade Canister. I will keep an eye on Eheims !
Thanks for saving my wallet !
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I know that I personally will never sell my eheim filters. The other stuff I have kicking around, yes, but my eheim? NEVER! That canister is amazing. There are three or four types of "eheim knockoffs" kicking around that are quite a bit cheaper, with the same style of media chambers. You might look into one of those.
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