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Why not Eheim filters... yes they are expensive but for me they are worth the buy as they are know to last.
Hi All,
going to get a external filter but there are so many choices, any comment on the followings:
Atman 3338, 35W, 1200L/hr
Resun AE-806, 30W, 1200L/hr
Jebao 918, 40W, 1200L/hr
Why not Eheim filters... yes they are expensive but for me they are worth the buy as they are know to last.
Oh yah.... when choosing the filter size, please mention your tank volume. The flow rate should be 3 cycle times of your total water capacity. i.e. if your tank is 200L you should get a filter which is at least 600L/hr. This is just a guide.
hi david , me having a 3ft x 1.5ft x 1.5ft
so what r e recommendation, having 100pcs of cardinal tetras.
cos i find my atman 3337 is too strong/powerful.
do give some advices.
thks
My Atman EF4 for my 4x2x2 have flow adjustment for both in valve and out valve. Doesn't the rest have it? Can't remember the flow rate thou.----------------
On 6/4/2003 12:16:23 AM
hi david , me having a 3ft x 1.5ft x 1.5ft
so what r e recommendation, having 100pcs of cardinal tetras.
cos i find my atman 3337 is too strong/powerful.
do give some advices.
thks
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Same tank dimension here. Using Atman 3335. Can control waterflow for inlet and outlet.
i thought of selling off my Atman 3337 and get a Eheim 2213 or 2224.
cos e flow rate of Atman 3337 is 1000L/h compare to Eheim is 390L/h and 500L/h. so what r e advices.
Hey, if you decide to sell, I might be interested, provided I have not got one yet.
Any comments on Fluval 404, Flow-rate 1300L/hr, 22W. Eheim is 2 expensive for my blood. Maybe if I strike 4D this weekend.
stmoo, u sure the flow rate for atman 3337 is 1000l/hr?
looking at the graph of the atman canister. none of the filter hit 1000l/hr.
hmm?
u can try this web site for Atman infor.
http://www.aquatics-online.co.uk/bigpics/atman.htm
http://www.eheim.com/Zubehoer.cgi
Take this link to the Eheim Database regarding filters.
or try this : http://www.aquatics-online.co.uk/bigpics/eheiminfo.htm
Yah..I tot the last link u mentioned is very good.
Getting a filter should be big enough to support the tank volume but also should not be too strong of a flow. Controlling with a valve will then be extra loading for the powerhead.
Fluval parts are hard to come by, so I would advise against getting one.
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