Adrienne Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Looking at purchasing one of these or similar that does 500-600lph. How do you find them or any suggestions as to another brand. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMAZONIAN Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Hi All I've been using "VIA AQUA" since long before "Kong's (NZ) came out with AQUA ONE, which is actually a CHINESE (what isn't) copy of the Via Aqua, originally from ITALY. I am running both the 650 Professional and the 750 Professional and they are superb units . :lol: Very silent and efficient to boot. You wont be sorry buying one at the right price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petplanet Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 the Via Aqua, originally from ITALY. Not sure on that one. Via Aqua is a filter made by a Chinese company called Commodity Axis. http://www.commodityaxis.com/ProductData.aspx?id=81 Kong's source alot of the products they sell from them. Because they buy so much, Commodity Axis rebrand and package the products with Kongs brand Aqua One. The Via Aqua 230 is sold in New Zealand as The Aqua One CF500. I think I have the cheapest price you will find for one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted March 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 I suspect you are right Pet Planet about the price. The only problem is getting out from Auckland to you to get one> I got a cf1200 a couple of weeks ago and it took me about 9 weeks of time management to drive out. I can't get anything bigger than an icecream container mailed or couriered because of where I live and the couriers don't take enough care as to where they leave things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMAZONIAN Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Hi Petplanet Remember first and well that I go back in the hobby to 1957 and have seen a lot in my time. :lol: Thanks for your input (although you will find that I am correct) but it's a numbers game with the Chinese. For $1.00 US they will set up the machinery to put anybodies name on anything. Plus if you send them the specifications you want they will produce it; doesn't matter who has, or if there is a patent on it, it will be reproduced. I know as I import AQUARIUM PRODUCTS from China. (I'll send you a list some time). :roll: "Via Aqua" was originally designed and manufactured in Italy. Hahahah, the "KONG BROTHERS" saw a fantastic product and had it duplicated and renamed as "AQUA ONE". AQUA ONE then became the "TRADE NAME" of Kong's (Australia) where the company started in a garage, and continues to this day also as Kong's (NZ) Ltd. I wouldn't be so bold as to say they hold "PATENTS" on any of the products they sell, as it would be an affront to the original designer to change the minutest detail and then put a Patent on it and say its yours. I do know that they say they are "DESIGNED TO KONG'S SPECIFICATIONS" on the packaging. You pays your money, ..........You takes your chances. A bargain is only a bargain if you need the item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim r Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 I have a via aqua and imo it is not as good as the fluval Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMAZONIAN Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Hi jim r I was not in any way, shape or form comparing the qualities of External Canister Filters. I said as I know about Via Aqua Filters only. I use Via Aqua and I'm extremely happy with the product, service parts etc. I ain't fixing what ain't broke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petplanet Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 I know as I import AQUARIUM PRODUCTS from China. (I'll send you a list some time). :roll: Ah, I wondered how was importing Via Aqua gear and selling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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