jerrygarry Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 Hi guys I am a new comer of the website Today I visit Hollywood in AKL saw a canister fliter selling really cheap compare to Ehiem, the brand name was Via Aqua. My tank is 91L and using a AquaClear 200... with the original substract. and I am keeping 20 Neon and 20 Guppy with huge numbers of plants Do I need to change? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 Welcome Jerry. I would suspect that if its not broken don't fix it. ViaAqua are an OK brand. Personally i've tried just about everything, and am very cost concious. This debate continues to rage but i've learnedmy lesson. For me its Ehiem all the way, or DIY with Ehiem pumps. FWIW I am very happy with my Fluval canister filter, and would consider buying another. YMMV. Good luck Pies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 Hi there, I am useless at figuring out which filter to use on what size tank and aren't sure what a 91L tank is size-wise. If what you are using works, stick with it. Aquaclears are easy to set up, easy to see when they need cleaning, and easy to clean - unlike many of the canister filters. If you think yours may not be big enough, get a bigger Aquaclear. I have an Aquaclear 500, Fluval 505 and Eheim 2229 wet/dry. The only one that has given no trouble whatsoever, despite being several years old, is the Aquaclear. I do not know much about the brand you are looking at but having heard many talk about different filters over the years, it seems it is a case of 'you get what you pay for'. The cheaper ones use cheaper plastic and break more easily or readily than the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 There's a fluval 505? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 Where did I get 505 from ? Sorry, meant a 404, must have hit the wrong key without noticing (twice) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monaro1 Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 i agree,not broken dont fix it. i have a fluval 403, a via aqua 750 and eheim 2215 all great and working very well. the via aquas baskets dont fit together like thay were ment to but otherwise sturdy unit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrygarry Posted December 4, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2003 Thanks all of you. I think the motto is right...that if it is not broke dont change it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorenceo Posted February 19, 2004 Report Share Posted February 19, 2004 i have a viaqua 300 and a fluval 204 by far the fluval is better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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