Apr 1, 1 0 In the woods. Cheers to you for a very informative post. Reactions: Cichlidchris. Jun 30, 14 0 0 Oregon. Awesome post thanks for the info. Jan 9, 2, 3 68 42 new jersey. Apr 26, 1, 4 0 where my cichla are. May 4, 1, 3 0 Outer Rings Feb 23, 2 0 39 Australia. GulfCoastAxolotls said:. I love my fluvals. I currently have a , three s and a and they all work flawlessly. Anoushka77 said:. I currently use a Juwel Internal filter but it keeps breaking down!
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Options View top chatters Open in popup. No one is chatting at the moment. Phil : 'Fairy Shrimp' - is a pretty general term. Brine shrimp are in this category as are many others. Since brine shrimp make decent food for babies, I suspect that other types of 'fairy shrimp' would also be useful. There are some like the brine shrimp that only grow in very salty water.
These kind don't live very long in the freshwater of an axolotl tank and will contribute to fouling if they are uneaten. Other types of 'fairy shrimp' live in freshwater; these kinds would make better food, IMO. Unlike Oct 28, Unlike Nov 3, Unlike Nov 4, The fridge treatment worked!
Unlike Nov 5, The main thing we do not like is the build quality. The included filter media is pretty cheap and almost suspect on a more demanding system. The canister filter does not have a stage separating feature so you will have water going through the stages, and some uses have reported issues with the motors.
We also feel that the UV is a under powered, but we believe the purpose of it was really water clarity from the manufacturer. This is a really solid unit that sports a 3 stage filtration process with plenty of media space. It comes with two biological filter media baskets with media included that gives you additional bioload capacity. The Aqueon QuietFlow Canister Flow has quick disconnect valves that are adjustable for easy cleaning and flow adjustments.
It comes complete with multiple outlet options. You can either use the spray bar, flow director, or connect it to the included water polishing unit. The water polishing unit has is essentially an Aquaeon Power Filter that hangs on the back of the tank. You would use the mechanical filtration packs to clean water.
I actually think this is an unnecessary piece of equipment as mechanical filtration should come first not last. I would have really liked if this had a diatom filter option. There are several features that makes me really love this unit. First, The canister is designed for a proper filtration process.
The water flow will go each of the 4 stages separately. With lesser quality canister filters, the water flows through the unit on one side and out the other which can lead to debris filtering into the other stages. The Cobalt canister filter pushes water one stage at a time resulting in cleaner chemical and biological media. Second, the canister filter is equipped with an inline pump. Most canister filter pumps are inside the canister, which make it messy to clean and more prone to clogging.
This also gives it the incredible feature of being able to fully move water while the canister itself is being maintained. This makes the unit very easy to open and quick to maintain. It also is easier to replace if the pump ever breaks. The flow on the unit is easily adjusted with a dial at the top of the unit. Third, is the ample media space. The total canister volume here is 1.
It should be rated for more, but they are a pretty honest company and they offer a great 3 year warranty. There are shortfall that we see in this unit however. The unit also only comes in a single size, meaning you will need multiple units for larger aquariums. It is also expensive given its rating. Eheims are known for their incredible reliability. The classic model offers great features at a reasonable price. The Eheim Classic Canister filter is a throwback to the original canister designs.
It is a old, but proven design and with a brand name that backs it. Eheim is best known for its canister filters and pumps. Their quality engineering, design, and durability are unmatched in the industry.
The Eheim Classic Canister filters offer a lower priced option while getting the quality Eheim name. The Eheim Classic canister filter pumps are extra silent and extra energy efficient, so much so that it is possible to run even the model off a simple UPS for several hours during a power outage.
The main downfall with the Eheim Classic canister filter units is the design. It just looks ancient and ugly. It screams classic canister filter. It also only comes with the mechanical and biological media, meaning you have to purchase the chemical filtration media separately.
A higher end version of the Eheim Classic. Designed for high bioloads and built to last a lifetime. For those looking at a higher end upgrade to the Eheim Classic canister filter, the Eheim Pro Canister Filters answer the call. This square model provides extra media capacity and suitable for larger aquariums. The pro units come with a self priming feature which allow for the unit to quickly and easily start.
Because of the high quality bearings and ceramic axles on the pump, this is one of the quiet and durable canister filters. They come with a price tag, but it is as one and done as you get with a filtration solution. You will not be disappointed choosing Eheim! High flow, large filtration capacity, and quality plumbing - The FX series is designed for monster fish keepers. The Fluval FX Series canister filters are a top of the line canister filtration system for those with aquariums with high demands.
The FX Series filters are well known for its high flow, with the FX4 model having a water flow rate of over gallons per hour while the FX6 pulls gallons per hour. This power makes it ideal for larger fish that produce a ton of waste in the aquarium. The media baskets and tray design give the FX the greatest capacity of all the aquarium canister filters on this list. The filter also comes with a multi-functional utility valve drain that makes it possible to empty the canister for maintenance and also to drain water out of the aquarium seamlessly without having to bust out your siphon.
It also has a gravel vac accessory so you can vacuum though the filter. The largest model, the Fluval FX6, is rated up to Gallons making this ideal for folks who keep large fish tanks. The twin output nozzles allow for customized flow and prevents surface scum from building at the top of the aquarium. Fluval really has thought of everything with this design. The main drawbacks with this wonderful filter is the price tag. It is easily the most expensive canister filter on the list, but rightly so given the features and performance.
I also do not like that provide a carbon pad instead of actual activated carbon. The flex hosing also makes it more difficult to incorporate an inline heater though in full disclosure you would need multiple heaters for a large tank anyway. The industrial like design all makes it time consuming to maintain. Hydor is a new player in the canister filter market, but well known for other equipment — especially for marine equipment.
They really have thought up of a well built canister filter with the Hydor Professional External Canister filter line. The main thing I like about the Hydor Professional canister filter is the safety lock design.
This is a feature we have seen with the higher end canister filters. This is a 6th generation canister filter from Fluval. As you can tell from the picture, it is not just a simple box that holds water.
I personally think they have nailed the design of this filter. But the improvements have come not only in the form of looks, but the filter has become very maintenance-friendly, which is an important metric for long term upkeep.
The parts are made in such a way that you can take care of them separately, without breaking apart the whole filter. The overall quality of the filter is very good and everything fits together very well. You should expect everything to work for a long time, if you take care of the filter correctly. On the downside, it has been reported by multiple people that the filter is constantly leaking after couple of months, although I have never had such a problem.
Maybe that is because of how the filter was delivered or set-up. Also, you can only use Fluval Sponges for this filter, which may be costlier as there are cheaper alternatives out there. Aquastop system prevents water leakage, if the filter hoses detach or it gets clogged, it turns the filter off.
Can start to leak after couple of months if not set-up properly. The filter rotor has a very thin ceramic pin, which makes it very delicate. See On Amazon! Eheim filters are one of the leaders of the filter market as well.
They outshine their competition by being as simple as possible and doing the task they are made to do quite well. If you are not looking for anything fancy and just want to buy a filter and turn it on, Eheim may be just what you are looking for.
This filter is suitable for fish tanks up to 92 gallons. This going to be good enough for most aquariums. The filter is also pretty quiet. As it does not have more fancy features that other modern filters do, it consumes less power than most filters that are capable of filtering such amounts of water. The filter is easy to dismantle and clean. It comes with top quality silicon sealing rings for easy and safe access to the pump. With Eheim Classic you have great variety of choice how you wish to set it up, if you want to adjust it for a specific type of aquarium.
You can choose between filter pads, loose filter media and other accessories you feel the need for. Quality is where Eheim Classic filter outshines most, if not all other filters out there. That is an amazing investment, if you ask me! So you can be sure that Eheim Classic filters are made to last. The sealing ring in the pump head is made of long-lasting and flexible silicon.
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