Feedback on Fluval 404 canister filter

[doubleace]

Hi doubleace,

Just went to C328, auntie and uncle even told me.....no warranty for all Fluval models. And i did ask for the supplier number, they refused to give me but offer to order any Fluval spare parts and will be deliver in 3 days time with 50% downpayment if I order one.

So far, for your information , you being using Fluval 404 without any fuss or problem.Then I will consider getting one... since Fluval is better brand than the rest of all China's brand.

Another thing... I notice Rena XP2 canister look good but is aliitle pricey , almost the same price as Eheim 2208 or whatever Eheim products.

Anyone telll me about Rena cansiter?

Gurus , please advise me....

oic.. Ya can try also not pricey.. Regarding about the Rena caninster need other bros to give more information.

[doubleace]

Fluval Fx5 ...cost about 1 Eheim 2028 + 1 Fluval 404. I checked the price with auntie at C328. hmmmm i might well buy 2nd hand chiller Resun650,and Fluval 303 and Fluval 404, agree?

Ya can also some they even buy cheap caninster as long the circulation in the tank is ok can already. But also must think of the long run.

[godprint]

haha...

so now is got warranty or no warranty??

sigh... anyway i bought 2 404s...

wish me luck. haven't got chance to set them up... hahaha... too tired.

[doubleace]

Don't worry.. my still in good condition now. Unless you hit on something or you drop it but that wont happen.

[godprint]

eddy, yr pm full leh..

haha

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thanks!!!

easier to chat there...

[illumnae]

Hi doubleace,

Another thing... I notice Rena XP2 canister look good but is aliitle pricey , almost the same price as Eheim 2208 or whatever Eheim products.

Anyone telll me about Rena cansiter?

a Rena XP3 (bigger than a XP2) costs about 2/3 the price of a 2028 or 1.5x the price of a Fluval 404. i just enquired today. in terms of size and flow rate it is probably equivalent to an Eheim 2026 after taking slowing down of flow by media into account

[godprint]

my gosh...i just fixed up fluval404...i find the flow abit too high. it's currently filled with goldfish... i haven't let discus shift to that tank yet...

heh

[doubleace]

Bro reduce your flowrate since its too powerful.

[godprint]

i'm thinking if it could be modified to a spray bar instead of the output provided. haha

[doubleace]

Can.. or you can change the tube to those green look alike ehiem tube.

[godprint]

Can.. or you can change the tube to those green look alike ehiem tube.

i tried to use the one that came with 2213, too small haha... the hold was too big for the spray bar to fit. (loose)

[doubleace]

Eheim tube got 2 types big and small forgot the size. 2213 is using the small size. You got to take the big size for fluval.

[cwtan12]

The last canister filter I bought is a Fluval 204. I own all series of Eheim canister filters except the Pro III series. I would say I regretted that I bought so many Eheim. Should have bought Fluval since the quality is similar and it's cheaper. As for China Bbrands, I used them before also. They are in my storeroom now. All are either not working, noisy or leaking.

[BFG]

Just came back from Petmart. Spoken to their sales staff that they do have spare parts for Fluval. I was told also that if they do not have the spares, they would take it out from the canister filter stock that they have.

[doubleace]

good.. next time can get from there nearer to my place.

[illumnae]

The last canister filter I bought is a Fluval 204. I own all series of Eheim canister filters except the Pro III series. I would say I regretted that I bought so many Eheim. Should have bought Fluval since the quality is similar and it's cheaper. As for China Bbrands, I used them before also. They are in my storeroom now. All are either not working, noisy or leaking.

How long has your Fluval lasted you?

it's good to hear feedback from people who've tried out cheaper but as good products. it helps the hobby and hobbyists if startup costs can be lowered but quality not compromised

[doubleace]

The last canister filter I bought is a Fluval 204. I own all series of Eheim canister filters except the Pro III series. I would say I regretted that I bought so many Eheim. Should have bought Fluval since the quality is similar and it's cheaper. As for China Bbrands, I used them before also. They are in my storeroom now. All are either not working, noisy or leaking.

wow.. you can sell all of them to 2nd hand shop already.

[godprint]

Just came back from Petmart. Spoken to their sales staff that they do have spare parts for Fluval. I was told also that if they do not have the spares, they would take it out from the canister filter stock that they have.

wow are their spare parts expensive??

thanks!!


i've got another enquire guys,
with regards to the fluval 404... how do i link it to an existing uv sterilizer that i have?

can't seem to figure it out... with my old 2213 it's pretty easy. but with the type of piping and "connectors(rubber)" Fluval use, i can't think of how to get it in line with the canister...

can someone help me with details?

is there anything extra i need to get?

[doubleace]

wow are their spare parts expensive??

thanks!!


i've got another enquire guys,
with regards to the fluval 404... how do i link it to an existing uv sterilizer that i have?

can't seem to figure it out... with my old 2213 it's pretty easy. but with the type of piping and "connectors(rubber)" Fluval use, i can't think of how to get it in line with the canister...

can someone help me with details?

is there anything extra i need to get?

Bro

Petmart can say their price are not really expensive for some things, you can call them and ask for the price of the thing you want to buy.

For your fluval you can either get a convertor from any lfs ask them which converter can connect your fluval tube to the uv filter. Another alternative way is you get the eheim look alike green tube to replace the fluval tube and you can keep your fluval tube for spare.

[godprint]

Bro
For your fluval you can either get a convertor from any lfs ask them which converter can connect your fluval tube to the uv filter. Another alternative way is you get the eheim look alike green tube to replace the fluval tube and you can keep your fluval tube for spare.

do you mean , i do-away with all the ribbed hose and replace with the fatter version of Ehiem piping?

i wouldn't mind if that works... there's only 2 size of ehiem piping right? if my 2213 small piping doesn't work, means i just get the other one right?

thanks!!!