External canister filter review -Expert's Choice

[aquaSynthesis]

Have never found this external canister being mentioned in here. So here's my review. Pardon me for my bad English.

Brand: Expert's Choice External Filter
Specs:
Dimensions: 20.7cm x 12.2cm x 18.2cm
Capacity of Filter Chamber: 2.0L
Dimension of Tube: 12mm x 16mm
Suitable Aquarium Sizes: 45-60cm (40L - 80L)
Voltage: AC230V
Watt: 11.5W
Max Flow: 360l/hr

Here's the pictures:



I find it quite a breeze to fix it up. its self-priming feature was great! it also comes with rainbar and the-spoon-like thing where the water will flow upwards instead (sorry, i don't know how to explain this). I even managed to hook it up to a ISTA Reactor (M) as I've done away with glasswares (too many being dumped into the rubbish bin, broken by my ever-so-graceless hand).



Flowrate was not as fast as I've expected, maybe due to the fact that the outflow pipe is passing through the reactor. Its quiet too.

So there's my review on this canister filter.

[Savant]

Hi Bro, thank you for your review and pictures... definately very useful for bros seeking to invest in a new filter...

Perhaps you can also update on the price range and availability?

[aquaSynthesis]

Ok...

Bought from OTF, Pasir Ris Farway.
Priced slightly less than $60

[Merviso]

Thanks for the review bro..

Looks very similar to Eden 501 and pricing is very near too. Does the price includes the hang on clips?

[aquaSynthesis]

That's the best part. Yes...it comes with. Strange that it has no brand name.

Unlike Eden 501, this canister actually allows you to place it below your tank. Self priming, bigger capacity. But then again its up to individuals you see. I'm a risk taker, willing to try out new stuffs that others have not. Many would just go with the usual Eheim, Eden,FLuval, etc...

Has anyone seen this canister other than in OTF?

[Merviso]

haha... thought the brand is Expert's Choice ... a bit cheeky thou...

For me, brand is not that important, but quality must be good. China made product usually lose out in quality. Hopefully this Taiwan made product has better quality control...

[aquaSynthesis]

Oh yeah...its made of ABS