FreedingFrenzy Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 I just purchased a 3ft tank off TM that measures 915x380x380mm and I was thinking of using an external filter for it rather than an internal one which I currently use on my 2ft tank... However I know absolutely nothing about filters so I was wondering if anyone could help me please? Like whats a good [affordable] brand and how can I tell if it's worth it, where can I get them from? Things like that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 I use the SERA pumps. Around $140-220 for their models. Great quality pumps and media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreedingFrenzy Posted April 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Where can I buy them from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discusguru Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Aqua one CF1000, cheap and reliable. Can get off TM or LFS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Aqua one CF1000, cheap and reliable. Can get off TM or LFS i have one of these & a cf1200 & have found them to be very good. i got mine from www.petplanet.co.nz .they are very well priced from there & delivery out of the area is no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim r Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 OR if money is tight try trademe you can pick up some very good bargains, usually all that goes wrong with cannister filters are the impellers and they can be replaced for $20 - $30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemines Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 If you've got the cash, eheim is also a very good german brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreedingFrenzy Posted April 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Does anyone know how Sun-sun filters are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreedingFrenzy Posted April 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Or "Aleas professional biological filter" - sorry, im just looking around TM at all the external filters they have... if i cant find one though I'll probably order one off petplanet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant N Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Hey I'm out West too. I have a filter I ran on a 3ft you can have if you want to pick it up. Small external with spray bar and two pick ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreedingFrenzy Posted April 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Sure, how much would you like for it? Is it all in good working order and everyting and does it filter enough for a 3ft? (Sorry I don't really know what else to ask... Very big noob at this) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant N Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 I paid bugger all for it off TM . It was faulty, I had my money returned, They didn' t take the filter, then I fixed the broken impellor and had it running on my grow out tank. Works fine but tricky to start. Free to good home. (westies are all good LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant N Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Have PM'ed you. 8321731, 021024 33188 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreedingFrenzy Posted April 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 Thanks heaps Ant Love your dog btw, she's very cool! Shame about your fish though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-town... Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 got that bad boy goin today quite an effective lil external filter. you get it started at hme freeding frenzy? lol :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreedingFrenzy Posted April 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Lol - didn't try, remember I can't set up the tank yet because I don't have a stand! And because the glue hasn't cured yet. Btw one of Bobs (little beardies) legs is like.. totally munted.. The fat one had a fair go at him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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