LYNDYLOO Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 Hi Guys, I'm currently looking at buying a new external filter, I dont know alot about these, and was hoping for some good advice, which will help me decide on which one is best suited for my needs. I am currently running an Internal Resun Magic Jet 1000, (1000LpH), this is running in a 330ltr Freshwater Tank. Can anyone recommend a suitable External that I can replace this filter with? Thanks Guys Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 Hi Lynda, I recommend the Jebo 819 from Wet Pets. 1200lph means your tank will be filtered about 4 times an hour and they're really great filters. Highly recommended by me and I got one after recommended one by Caryl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted April 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 Sweet Az, Thanks for that Blue, hopefully heading up to Wet Pets sometime this week, so will check it out. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 Fluval 205, 305, 405 bigger the better I say... oh and as big as you can afford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 As said, I recommend the Jebo range. Get the biggest you can afford, at least the 819 (not sure but I think it is the biggest of them). I am slowly replacing my Fluvals but an seriously considering that FX5 job for when I get my 6ft tank. Any chance of seeing it in action when we are in Wgtn for conference blue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alextret Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 >Get the biggest you can afford I wonder if electricity bills are an issue. Does the "biggest you can afford" refer to buying a filter, or to operating a filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanksman Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 Keep away from plastic rubbish from Italy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 I still think putting in two smaller filters is a better idea, give you redundancy, less likely to have problems when cleaning, better spread of flow in the tank, and often far more filtation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feelers Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 With cannisters electricity bills arent too much of an issue - from memoery the jebo 819 wiht 1200/lph is only 20W. If I did my calculations right that comes to about $22 for one year of continuous running. Not half bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 My pleasure Caryl, fishy friends are welcome any time for a tour and a cuppa. Just hope I don't have an embarassing tank with cloudy water or green glass when people come by. LOL. Funny how no matter how spotless your tanks may be and how clean they may seem - when experienced fish keepers come around you see so many things wrong. Like looking through brand new (and slightly perfectionist) eyes And with all the new toys I have coming in from overseas I'll prolly have a lot more to show you than just the FX5! Lynda - good choice. suphew makes a valid point about dual smaller filters but value for money the Jebo 819 would be my choice and very handy as it's fairly local to you... mught want to check what price Grant will give you first though. Wet Pets sells them for $175 but there's no 10% discount for FNZAS members.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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