curtur Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I am looking to buy a canister filter for a 250ltr tank and am trying to decide between getting either a JBL Cristal Profi 250 or an Aqua One Cf1200. Ihave got another tank running a Cf700 and its given me no trouble, should I stick with Aqua One or not?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I don't know anything about the JBL but I do know that Aquaone CFs have always served me well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant N Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Jbl are terrific. Very good value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I have two Aqua ones, a CF1200 and a CF700 I think they are awesome for the price compared to some others available. They are quiet, and have never given any problems. Stick with what you know works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I have a JBL crystal profi 500 and and Eheim 2217 on a 450ltr tank, JBL seems ok but the Eheim's much easier to clean and start again, had several eheims for a few years now, clean them occasionaly but ultra reliable, theres a 2213 Eheim on trade me at the moment usually $170 at Hollywood Fishfarm trader is willing to post as well. I have no experience with Aqua One's as i like the in at the bottom out at the top design of the classic eheims, no water bypass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 You get what you pay for. Eheim are the only filter i will buy. Not dear either if you get them on sale and will last years. I brought a second hand one about 10 years ago and sold it a year or so later. About a week ago someone down by me brought it. I would say that filter was 15 years old and still going strong. Doubt and aqua one or jbl would be going after that long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 You can bruy aquaones for somewhere around 1/4th the price you can bruy an Eheim for. If it lasts 5 years where an eheim lasts 20 you're coming out ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 You can bruy aquaones for somewhere around 1/4th the price you can bruy an Eheim for. If it lasts 5 years where an eheim lasts 20 you're coming out ahead. Not right up with the play with pricing on the aquaones but you can get the eheim classic starting at under $200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 I paid $230 for a 2217 Classic Eheim (normally $330) on special at Hollyood and at $140 odd for a CF1000 with a third of the warranty of the Eheim easy choice. Im not a gambling person so prefer a sure thing. One thing with the JBL is they come with a 4 year warranty, Eheim 3yr warranty, Aqua one 12 mth warranty. Ive always maintained the length of warranty reflects quality. The other consideration is made in Germanyfor the Eheim & JBL versus made in China for the Aqua One. I will be replacing my JBL crystal profi 500 with another 2217 when Hollywood specials them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 fluvals occasionally pop up in that price range. they too are very good. so good infact that i recently choose to get another 405 over a similar spec eheim. the eheim was more expensive but im sure would have operated exactly the same. both come with an excellent warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtur Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Some good info & opinions - thanks heaps everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 if it helps... just got told the the Eheim 2214 i think it was is on special for $199 (saving $200) at animates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Havent heard of a 2214 before, Hollywood ususally has the 2213 for about $180 normal price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsmith Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Animates has a 50% off sale on eheims. At least the one in Wellington does. Started today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaFever Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 One thing with the JBL is they come with a 4 year warranty, Eheim 3yr warranty, Aqua one 12 mth warranty. Ive always maintained the length of warranty reflects quality. the new cf1200 that have been in stock for the last 6months are with a 3year warranty. from experience id go with the aqua one and if you already have one and like it stick with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtur Posted February 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2009 I've gone with an Aqua One cf1200 - decided to stick with the devil I know. Thanks for all the advice everyone Now just have to get tank cycled so I can get the Polypterus I've been eyeing up at my lfs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastables Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 The Pre 2008 JBL's look to be better manufactured aqua one CF's. Considering how similar they are I would not be surprised that Aquaone or more likely JBL manufacture the same filter under licence. (JBL's one are manufactured in Germany CF in China). They (2007/08) shipped with the same media ie bioballs under the first tray then foam mats for biological and mechanical filtering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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