Which filter to use?

22-02-2009, 02:47 AM

hi all,
will be upgrading to a 3 feet from my current 1.5.
was wondering which filters to use, preferably canister.
please help.
if possible, can anyone also advise me on what type of soil to use and where to buy it cheapest?
thanx everyone

ben loh · 22-02-2009, 11:59 AM

at my point of view, personally i recommend Ehiem, coz is durable n if any goes wrong, it have 3 yrs warranty and its spare part is easily found on most lfs... maybe u can consider to invest in it....

27-02-2009, 11:46 PM

agree... for filters, go for value for money rather than cheap.

are u on a tight budget? if not can consider an eheim.

if got some budget constraint, consider a 2nd hand eheim

kendrick_86 · 28-02-2009, 04:03 PM

bro, besides filter. medium are more important as they will cultivate beneficial bacteria. for medium, go for bio homme. i believe majority would agree with me.

01-03-2009, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kendrick_86

bro, besides filter. medium are more important as they will cultivate beneficial bacteria. for medium, go for bio homme. i believe majority would agree with me.

true... no point getting good canister with rubbish medium inside... no use...

if getting eheim ecco or pro, it comes with eheim medium so thats another point to consider also... not just cost of canister but cost of canister + medium...

ben loh · 01-03-2009, 03:47 PM

for me, i mainly use Mr Aqua CR in my cannister n some bio home......

kendrick_86 · 01-03-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ben loh

for me, i mainly use Mr Aqua CR in my cannister n some bio home......

bro any reviews on Mr Aqua CR? it is cheaper compared to biohome and eheim right.

kendrick_86 · 01-03-2009, 04:03 PM

since we talking about filter media, can i ask what is the general lifespan? is it the more the merrier?

kendrick_86 · 02-03-2009, 02:29 AM

also, if i have bio home plus and eheim ball, how should the arrangement be? should i still place bio home last?

ben loh · 02-03-2009, 07:58 PM

for me, my layout is from bottom is blue sponge follow by red biohome follow by Mr Aqua CR then filter wools.... Personally i think it doesnt make a difference, after all, the medium is soak in the water...... correct me if i'm wrong.....

22-02-2009, 02:47 AM	#1
limjowell Guest Posts: n/a	Which filter to use? hi all, will be upgrading to a 3 feet from my current 1.5. was wondering which filters to use, preferably canister. please help. if possible, can anyone also advise me on what type of soil to use and where to buy it cheapest? thanx everyone

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22-02-2009, 11:59 AM	#2
ben loh Arofanatic Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 146	at my point of view, personally i recommend Ehiem, coz is durable n if any goes wrong, it have 3 yrs warranty and its spare part is easily found on most lfs... maybe u can consider to invest in it....

27-02-2009, 11:46 PM	#3
detritus Guest Posts: n/a	agree... for filters, go for value for money rather than cheap. are u on a tight budget? if not can consider an eheim. if got some budget constraint, consider a 2nd hand eheim

28-02-2009, 04:03 PM	#4
kendrick_86 User Under Moderation Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 117	bro, besides filter. medium are more important as they will cultivate beneficial bacteria. for medium, go for bio homme. i believe majority would agree with me.

01-03-2009, 03:47 PM	#6
ben loh Arofanatic Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 146	for me, i mainly use Mr Aqua CR in my cannister n some bio home......

01-03-2009, 04:03 PM	#8
kendrick_86 User Under Moderation Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 117	since we talking about filter media, can i ask what is the general lifespan? is it the more the merrier?

02-03-2009, 02:29 AM	#9
kendrick_86 User Under Moderation Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 117	also, if i have bio home plus and eheim ball, how should the arrangement be? should i still place bio home last?

02-03-2009, 07:58 PM	#10
ben loh Arofanatic Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 146	for me, my layout is from bottom is blue sponge follow by red biohome follow by Mr Aqua CR then filter wools.... Personally i think it doesnt make a difference, after all, the medium is soak in the water...... correct me if i'm wrong.....

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