Filters

[dave_gray2077]

Im thinking of changing my filter on my juwel tank from the standard internal box to an external canister. The tank in a 125l tank.

I was looking at the:

AquaEl External uni Max 250
Or
Eheim 2322

Can any one share with me their experiences of them filters please? I am at this point in time persuaded to buy the AquaEI as it is cheaper that the Eheim and includes the filter media.

I am really looking for comments on the build quality between the two units. I don’t want to scrimp on £20/30 of equipment now and get the AquaEl only to have to start replacing malfunctioning power heads etc a few months later.

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[atmmachine816]

Go with the eheim, better quality. More expensive but is overall better. I personally haven't had one but everybody I know says they are better, and their other products are better also.

 

[for_my_fish]

Tetratec EX or eheim IMHO. I now have two tetratecs and so far can't fault them, have 3yr guarentee also. Had a eheim for years until recently, and until I broke the handle last week had no trouble with it.

 

[dave_gray2077]

Thanks for the input.

I think I will fork out the extra £20 for the extra reliability of the Eheim filter.

 

[rdd1952]

Everyone says that Eheim are the best. I have personally never used them. I have 2 fluval 305s on my 75 gallon and they have been perfect for the 2 years I've had them running. They are also a snap to clean/maintain. That is probably the one down side I have read on the Eheim, that they were difficult to clean.

 

[miniman]

I have the eheim one and am amazed at how quiet it is! very simple to use and good quality!

 

[rdd1952]

Fluvals are too. If it weren't for seeing the plants swaying in the current, you'd never know they were running. I'll never buy another HOB again unless it's a really strange situation.

 

[Tolak]

I abuse the snot out of Eheim canisters in my breeding setup. They hold up without any problem.