Filters On Ebay

[azg10]

hi, i wasnt quite sure where to put this, i have been browsing ebay lately for a new filter and came across ones from hong kong that are quite cheap and claim to filter 1750l/hr, just wondered if anyone has bought one of these and if what peoples thoughts are about them, its just i am a student and cant afford to go and buy an eheim external etc. my tank is 105g the link i saw on ebay is
http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/Biological-FILTER-w-...1QQcmdZViewItem
thanks in advance

 

[Tolak]

Don't waste your money. There isn't enough media attached to what is nothing but a powerhead to filter your tank. For less money you could buy a powerhead, and attach a 2 liter plastic bottle with at least double the media in that picture.

Here's one I built with a 1 liter bottle, great for the bottom of bare tanks;

 

[azg10]

i thought that, thanks for the advice