It's getting air in it somehow, I can't figure out where. It will momentarily stop, then blow out a big burst of bubbles. This not only makes an annoying noise, it makes it hard to keep the co2 levels where I want them. I've checked all the fittings and replaced the O rings. This fixed it for about a week then it started all over again. I'm tired of messing with it.
This filter looks really good, better than the Via Aqua since it has a primer. I've heard many good reviews about it, and it's VERY popular to people in Singapore and S.East Asia. Search for reviews on the web, I'm sure you'll find a lot.
Don't let the Eheim burgade fill you with their BS, they just want you to make the same mistake they did by spending $200 on a filter...:wink:
I was looking at those about a month ago. Raul has probably come across the same forums that I did. Seems that the arowana guys (from Indonesia?) are pretty happy with them.
As for me.....well, I grabbed an eheim. And NOT for $200
Well I finally found time to get my Jebo 828 up and running and so far I'm pretty impressed. I have never seen an Eheim so I don't really know how to compare them, but I do like the Jebo better than my Filstar xp3. It came with 4 media baskets, each one has a filter pad. There are 2 different kinds of ceramic rings, a sponge and carbon. It was easily put together and after I filled it with water, getting it primed with the self priming pump head wasn't very hard at all. It seems pretty quiet, does have a little hum, but you can't hear it with the cabinet doors closed. The best thing is there are no annoying burst of bubbles and the plants are pearling like crazy. I know I was loosing a lot of co2 with the Filstar. I put together a quick web page , you can go there and see pictures. http://home.earthlink.net/~lbsfarms/aquatics/id6.html.
I did notice something curious though, nowhere on the box or in the instructions (all english) did it say where the filter was made.
Just thought I'd post my experiences with the Jebao filters. I've had a Jebao 918 (which the 828 replaced) running on my 55 gal for about 4 months and have been extremely happy with it, especially considering its $68 price tag. Its not 100% silent as lbsfarms noted, but nothing that can be heard when the cabinet door is closed. I also have no experience with Eheims so can't compare the two. I bought mine from www.superfishstore.com and can recommend them as well.
And lbsfarms, according to the companys website (www.jebao.com), they are made in China. And yes the instructions are all in English, but on my 918's box, the English is far from perfect. Maybe they imporoved then on the 828.
I was looking to buy this filter, but I have a question first. I have a 29 Gal tank. Should I buy the 828 which is equivelant to 2028 or the 825 which is equivelant to the 2026?
Thanks Wasserpest, mine just kept getting worse. Yes I was using it as a reactor, but it didn't matter either way was the same. I think like you said it had to do with the o2 in the water building durring the day. The bubbles would start around noon and contuniue through late evening, usually didn't do it in the morning. Though I am puzzled why when I replaced all the O rings it quit the bubbles for a week.
As far as output the Jebo 828 is rated for close to 300gph and the Filstar is rated 350gph. I don't notice any difference. So far I really like it, and like aquaverde said we'll just have to see how it lasts. For $150 less I felt I could take a chance. I imagine for a 29g the 825 should be more than enough filter.
Would it be wrong to get the 828 for a 29Gal. Would the flow rate be too high for the 29G? The price difference is only like $6. there is about 20GPH flowrate difference between the two and the 828 has 7 liters of media instead of 5 liters for the 825.
What do the experts think? I won't get the 828 if it is going to create a cyclone in my tank..
I love Jebo's products and they have become quite popular in LFS's around Austin lately. I have two of their aquariums and hope to get more. Great designs and very, very inexpensive.
I got my 828 on Firday and its up and running... Its running great with no noticable noise and it has pulled out a lot of dirt from my aquarium.. but the current from the exhaust seems to be a bit strong for the 29 Gals.. I want to reduce the flow by closing the valves partially.. I am assuming this is OK?
I am happy with this filter since its my first canister filter so I finally got rid of the surface agitation..
The Jebo 828 works just like your eheim professional II. However, Jebo and Je Bao are two different manufacturers; both are from China. There is no warranty here for the units since very cheap but I've no complaints using the Je Bao unit 815.
Was planning another unit of 828 but stocks are low so got another 815 instead.
The reason your filstar xp is bubbling prob due to an airlock. Same thing will occur with yr Jebo if not careful. When cleaning yr filter, make sure you switch off the supply BEFORE draining any water from yr aquarium. Also when closing yr cover after cleaning, water level should not be too full else you can't lock the sides.
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