Don't be afraid! Post your experience with YOUR filter!

flip9 · 08-01-2011, 01:25 AM

AC HOBs usually have restarting problems after a few years of age. You need to give impeller a push start to get it going. Usually the housing and impeller just need cleaning/replacing. They are cost effective filters nonetheless

Ive never used the FX5 but id certainly give it a try. If not, the dual 2217's would be my next bet.

NStarr · 08-01-2011, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by flip9

AC HOBs usually have restarting problems after a few years of age. You need to give impeller a push start to get it going. Usually the housing and impeller just need cleaning/replacing. They are cost effective filters nonetheless

Ive never used the FX5 but id certainly give it a try. If not, the dual 2217's would be my next bet.

Darn you and your mind-changing sentences!

GeToChKn · 08-01-2011, 01:36 AM

On the turtle forums where I frequent, lots of people do say the FX5 does rock. Turtles are messy creatures and have a huge bioload and the FX5 seems to get good reviews from them.

NStarr · 08-01-2011, 01:52 AM

Ahhhh! Don't make me want to get the FX5!

JRMott · 08-01-2011, 02:33 AM

What about the marineland canisters? I've had a C-220 for several years and have been very pleased.

**orchidman** · 08-01-2011, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by NStarr

I've heard it's a common problem. But aren't all canister filters a bitch to start?

my eheim 2215 starts like a dream, if you have the quick connects.

i have an eheim 2215 2113 and AC30. they are all great filters. depends on what your looking for. but i would prefer a canister to a HOB because they are less of an eyesore in the tank. especially if you have lily pipes. and they have more media in them. but i love my AC30. i got it when i was literally broke and its a great filter

NStarr · 08-01-2011, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JRMott

What about the marineland canisters? I've had a C-220 for several years and have been very pleased.

I've never liked Marineland. I don't like their HOB filters or heaters. Although, I do like to keep an open mind to them. I do think that the C-series looks attractive, though. I dunno.

NStarr · 08-01-2011, 07:59 PM

Anybody else have anything on Rena?

GeToChKn · 08-01-2011, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NStarr

Anybody else have anything on Rena?

Mine primes the easiest out of any of mine and it doesn't even have a priming pump like the Eheim and Fluval, but it is raised about 18" higher than the other filter, so that could have something to do with it.

fresh.salty · 08-01-2011, 08:52 PM

I have two XP3's on my 90g with no problems. As far as Marineland they make or at least did make some killer HOB filters. I have at least two that are over 20 years old and still running on tanks.

johnny313 · 08-02-2011, 01:37 AM

build a sump! best filter ever!!!!!!!

NStarr · 08-02-2011, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by johnny313

build a sump! best filter ever!!!!!!!

I'm not that handy.

tonytrout2001@hotmail.com · 08-02-2011, 06:09 PM

I have a Fluval 304 c.f that is a PITA to prime. Also, the primer is plastic and I ended up breaking it

Was really depressed as I didn't have another filter for my fish, so I had to rig a primer for it from a clothes hanger! It does keep my 55 crystal clear, even when I had 3 HUGE Golds in it. I wouldn't recommend it just for the fact of the plastic primer.

johnny313 · 08-02-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by NStarr

I'm not that handy.

it's actually not that hard! trust me.. i did it!!!

cggorman · 08-02-2011, 07:01 PM

The 04 series fluvals did have crappy priming gizmos, but I never use that crap anyway. I just fill the hoses with water from a cup. Only have to prime after a complete overhaul anyway.

View Poll Results: Which cannister filter brand is the best?
Eheim	45	45.45%
Fluval	22	22.22%
Rena	14	14.14%
Marineland	9	9.09%
Sunsun	17	17.17%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 99. You may not vote on this poll

08-01-2011, 01:25 AM	#16
flip9 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Antarctica Posts: 190	AC HOBs usually have restarting problems after a few years of age. You need to give impeller a push start to get it going. Usually the housing and impeller just need cleaning/replacing. They are cost effective filters nonetheless Ive never used the FX5 but id certainly give it a try. If not, the dual 2217's would be my next bet. __________________ Circle of life... beautiful thing.

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GeToChKn Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,112	On the turtle forums where I frequent, lots of people do say the FX5 does rock. Turtles are messy creatures and have a huge bioload and the FX5 seems to get good reviews from them. __________________ 20g platy, , 2 x 10g shrimp, 3 x 20g shrimp, 7.5g shrimp and 1 great dane/mastiff puppy. Sump Pimp #2 My Tanks and my shrimps

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JRMott Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 422	What about the marineland canisters? I've had a C-220 for several years and have been very pleased. __________________ My 30 Gallon Planted Journal

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tonytrout2001@hotmail.com Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (14/100%) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cosby, Tn. Posts: 802	I have a Fluval 304 c.f that is a PITA to prime. Also, the primer is plastic and I ended up breaking it Was really depressed as I didn't have another filter for my fish, so I had to rig a primer for it from a clothes hanger! It does keep my 55 crystal clear, even when I had 3 HUGE Golds in it. I wouldn't recommend it just for the fact of the plastic primer. __________________ *The Fraternity of Dirt #15* *Just because its dirt doesn't make it low tech.* *Updated 9-7* Check me out. 10g Rimless. My 105g Journal. 105g YTubeAction ETnAC President.

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NStarr Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Inland Empire, California Posts: 241	Ahhhh! Don't make me want to get the FX5!

08-01-2011, 07:59 PM	#23
NStarr Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Inland Empire, California Posts: 241	Anybody else have anything on Rena?

08-01-2011, 08:52 PM	#25
fresh.salty Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (17/100%) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,939	I have two XP3's on my 90g with no problems. As far as Marineland they make or at least did make some killer HOB filters. I have at least two that are over 20 years old and still running on tanks.

08-02-2011, 01:37 AM	#26
johnny313 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (36/86%) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Brick, NJ Posts: 1,801	build a sump! best filter ever!!!!!!!

08-02-2011, 07:01 PM	#30
cggorman Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 422	The 04 series fluvals did have crappy priming gizmos, but I never use that crap anyway. I just fill the hoses with water from a cup. Only have to prime after a complete overhaul anyway.

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