Advice On External Filter For Messy Turtles' Tank

[fishnovice]

I've been advised to get Enheim 2206 external filter for a 4ft tank as turtles are so messy. They are expensive and I'm on a very tight budget. Also difficult to set up and clean according to some reviews. Seen unbranded filters on Ebay, complete setup selling for only £44.99 new including delivery.Seller is allpondsolutions1 -has anyone bought filters from them?

Aquarium fish tank external filter 1000L/H + Media NEW
Item Id: 310194936348


Features

Suitable for fresh & salt water aquarium tanks
Suitable for tanks up to 400 Litres
Self priming unit, filter fully self primes after simple setup
Drip free shut off tap for easy cleaning
Three filter media basket compartments for layered filtering
Included filter media; Bio balls, Ceramic rings, Activated carbon and three fine filter floss foams

Specifications

Model: '1000EF' All Pond Solutions External Filter
Flow Rate: 1000 Litres per Hour
Hose size: 20mm Outside diameter, 15mm Inside diameter
Water Volume: 8 Litres (Approx)
Height max: 2 Metres
Voltage: 220-240v
Power: 18w
Dimensions: 232 x 232 x 395 mm
12 Months warranty.

 

[england]

I haven't used this model myself, however there was a member who seems to have dissapeared of late<busy lives we lead>

he had one of these and said they were very good, for that price its worth a go, however you can find filters out there, i just brought a second hand eheim 2213 and two internal fluval u4's for a bargain price of 30 pounds, the u4's have been used for five months and eheim is in very good cond except impeller shaft broke,cost 3.00pound for a new one,just waiting for delivery then should be good to go,,,also we brought a fluval 405 second hand for 30pounds for my sisters turtle tank, its alot better now she has this filter running,

have a look on here..... http/www.aquarist-classifieds.co.uk/php/county.php

you may find something in your area..hoping you in uk?

 

[Always Learning]

They're made by SunSun or something similar and from the reviews I have read on various forums, they are actually very good. Some have reported broken handles on the trays, but it seems to have been a bad batch. Parts are readily available too and they're the same filters as some of the more mainstream names, which again, makes replacement parts even easier.

I'm going to get the 1400lph one with the UV light and see what that's like.