Blakey Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 hey guys im wanting to set up a cherry shrimp tank + planted tank so i was thinking about useing this filter 1200LPH Aqua Aquarium Fish Tank External Canister Water Filter Sponge | eBay thanks blake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldrag76 Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 what size tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 All I gotta say about aquarium filters & pumps is "you get what you pay for" : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadFishFloating Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Ozplaza.living is not liable for any loss and/or damages during delivery can you get spare parts? is it srsly a 3 month warranty? never even heard of that brand I would at the very least run 2 filters on the tank in case it breaks and you are stuck without a filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blakey Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 sorry its a 2ft x 15 x 15 inch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.andrew Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 I would get an Eheim... 2215? Fluval 306? I'm sure Age of Aquariums has something that will suit your needs and you'll know it works.. There is another brand which is on ebay which has been used by several people... not sure on brand, but it's blue and white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 I agree with a.andrew, Eheim or Fluval if you must get a canister, otherwise an Aquaclear hang on filter will be fine. Two filters is a great way to do it, just have to remember to only clean one filter at a time, leave a week or so between cleaning each one, that way you'll alway always have a strong bacterial culture : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63off Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 I'm also thinking of buying an external canister filter. Quite honestly filters like this scare the **** out of me. The last thing I want is to wake up in the morning and find that a cheap and nasty filter has pumped all my water out onto the floor because the seals were 2nd rate. Get a known brand with a decent warranty, it's not that much more and the peace of mind is worth triple the extra you'll pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.andrew Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Think of it as Insurance... A small premium to pay for peace of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blakey Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 ok good point i might wait till AOA have a Deal of the day on there Eheim Classic filters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadFishFloating Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 ok good point i might wait till AOA have a Deal of the day on there Eheim Classic filters lol they just did 2217 you dont want to know how many I packed and sealed to go out australia wide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Again I agree with a.andrew & 63off, I have an Eheim 2028 & 2229, I've had the 2028 for about 10years & the 2229 for about 7 or 8 years & they both worked flawlessly the whole time, more than payed for themselves with the money I have saved : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blakey Posted November 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 yeah i know i just missed it how much were they going for in the deal?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
