Subj : Re: Filter opinions?
To   : All
From : Tin-Tin
Date : Tue Sep 02 2003 09:47 pm

Hi

I've been 15 years in the hobby and what I can say is that today, most 
filters on the market are very expensive, very complex for nothing and 
not very efficient.  The marketing hype around most new models is really 
getting out of hand.

I don't really recomment filters like the magnum.  If you want to go for 
powerfiltration, get Eheim, trust me.  The best filtration systems 
remain the classic German-made Eheim cannisters (Fluvals are toys with 
by-passes), good old undergravels and yes, plain sponge filters (air or 
powerhead operated ones). Hang-on-the-tank Aquaclears and similar 
filters with biowheels are IMHO a major waste of money as they have 
by-passes and are poor biological filters.  I don't know about the 
emperor but if it is built like aquaclears and penguins, its the last 
thing I would buy.

Remember that a tank that is properly taken care of doesn't need extreme 
filtration except for coldwater, messy species or very large tanks.

Cheers

Dan Norgard wrote:
> Does anyone have an opinion of the Emporer 280 vs the Magnum HOT system?
> The filter that came with my 29g is getting tired and I think a new one,
> perhaps with a bio-wheel sounds good.
> Thanks,
> 
> Dan
> 
>
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