I have 2 aqueons on my 26g Bowfront and they are great. In regards to bio filtration, they have tons of space for that too right in the filter with the biogrid difuser and the filter cartridge holder itself. They never have to be replaced nor rinsed for that matter unlike the aquaclear media or any other media for that matter. The only thing you replace monthly or whenever its needed is the filter cartidge. You just pull it out and put the new one in. DONE! all while the filter is still running. Also the Aqeuons can start running dry, meaning no priming neccesary, like the aquaclears or some other filters. Mine are real quiet as well. I have petrified rock and driftwood in my tank and the water CRYSTAL CLEAR. Trust me you will be happy with the Aqeuon. Mines running 2 plus years now. Good Luck!
Any experience with Aqueon filters?
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I have that same tank and setup: http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?242428-36gal-Bowfront&highlight=
I also like to over filter so I added the only extra filter I had on hand which was a Tetra 20i which works fine but takes up way to much tank space.
The Aqueon 30 works fine and I would say is pretty quiet.This is the cheapest place I found to get cartridges for it unless you make your own: http://www.aquariumguys.com/aqueon-large-filter-cartridge-12pk.html
I am planning on replacing them both with a canister filter though and I'm leaning towards the H.O.T. Magnum 250 or a SUNSUN/Perfect ebay 3-stage Canister filter.
Good luck with your new tank!
I also like to over filter so I added the only extra filter I had on hand which was a Tetra 20i which works fine but takes up way to much tank space.
The Aqueon 30 works fine and I would say is pretty quiet.This is the cheapest place I found to get cartridges for it unless you make your own: http://www.aquariumguys.com/aqueon-large-filter-cartridge-12pk.html
I am planning on replacing them both with a canister filter though and I'm leaning towards the H.O.T. Magnum 250 or a SUNSUN/Perfect ebay 3-stage Canister filter.
Good luck with your new tank!
I have a Magnum 350 (No bio wheels) and it is a great mechanical filter but pretty useless as a biological filter in my opinion. I would highly recommend the Magnums, just don't count on them being good bio filters. Even more effective at mechanical is my DE filter! But it is a much bigger headache; both to get running and to clean. And the DE doesn't run all the time. Nothing comes close to it for making the water sparkle though.
I do also run a Emperor 400 and like the bio wheels. I don't know if they are as effective as advertised but I like the comforting feeling of seeing them go round and round. I will be removing the Emperor 400 when I move my tank though. Purely an aesthetic choice and nothing to do with its effectiveness. The Emperor is my easiest to clean filter!
I haven't owned a SUNSUN but my impression of basket canister filters is they are great for biological filtration but wont make the tank water sparkle like the Magnums. I love my Eheim 2275 but I don't think I would shell out that kind of money again with all the positive reviews the Chinese filters have been getting. IMHO the best filter system is both the Magnum + a tray style canister.
A huge +1 for the Pothos! Mine are just wedged between the spraybar and tank where they are growing very well. They must be using something for nutrients!
I do also run a Emperor 400 and like the bio wheels. I don't know if they are as effective as advertised but I like the comforting feeling of seeing them go round and round. I will be removing the Emperor 400 when I move my tank though. Purely an aesthetic choice and nothing to do with its effectiveness. The Emperor is my easiest to clean filter!
I haven't owned a SUNSUN but my impression of basket canister filters is they are great for biological filtration but wont make the tank water sparkle like the Magnums. I love my Eheim 2275 but I don't think I would shell out that kind of money again with all the positive reviews the Chinese filters have been getting. IMHO the best filter system is both the Magnum + a tray style canister.
A huge +1 for the Pothos! Mine are just wedged between the spraybar and tank where they are growing very well. They must be using something for nutrients!
Highly disagree. I have been in the hobby for 30+ yrs and I have yet to find a HOB type filter actually provide adequate filtration for their rated tank size. ALWAYS jump up at least one size, always.
Yay for thread-necro. :evil_lol:
That shouldn't be a selling point. Those are simply their as a money making ploy, not convenience. You can remove most filter media while the filter is running (at least with HOB's). The cartridges take up more space then they are worth, are more expensive, and not nearly as effective as the alternatives.
The only real difference in the brands are noise, internal space, and looks. Even then, since half the brands are made by the same people, there really isn't much difference now-a-days. Media is the marketing difference, but one of the first steps to setting up cartridge style filters should be to replace the cartridges.
That shouldn't be a selling point. Those are simply their as a money making ploy, not convenience. You can remove most filter media while the filter is running (at least with HOB's). The cartridges take up more space then they are worth, are more expensive, and not nearly as effective as the alternatives.
The only real difference in the brands are noise, internal space, and looks. Even then, since half the brands are made by the same people, there really isn't much difference now-a-days. Media is the marketing difference, but one of the first steps to setting up cartridge style filters should be to replace the cartridges.
Hi Khemul....I was not trying to use it as a selling point bc I am not selling anything LOL
You really cant remove most cartridges without spilling the stuff that was just collected back in the tank if the filter is still running. But with the aqueons filter holder in place this does not happen.
As I said Im not trying to sell anything but why wouldn't "ease of use" and "quick maintenance" be 2 valid points to picking a filter? AS LONG AS of course the filter maintains a healthy tank, which my 2 aqueons accomplish.
You really cant remove most cartridges without spilling the stuff that was just collected back in the tank if the filter is still running. But with the aqueons filter holder in place this does not happen.
As I said Im not trying to sell anything but why wouldn't "ease of use" and "quick maintenance" be 2 valid points to picking a filter? AS LONG AS of course the filter maintains a healthy tank, which my 2 aqueons accomplish.
Hi Khemul....I was not trying to use it as a selling point bc I am not selling anything LOL
You really cant remove most cartridges without spilling the stuff that was just collected back in the tank if the filter is still running. But with the aqueons filter holder in place this does not happen.
As I said Im not trying to sell anything but why wouldn't "ease of use" and "quick maintenance" be 2 valid points to picking a filter? AS LONG AS of course the filter maintains a healthy tank, which my 2 aqueons accomplish.
You really cant remove most cartridges without spilling the stuff that was just collected back in the tank if the filter is still running. But with the aqueons filter holder in place this does not happen.
As I said Im not trying to sell anything but why wouldn't "ease of use" and "quick maintenance" be 2 valid points to picking a filter? AS LONG AS of course the filter maintains a healthy tank, which my 2 aqueons accomplish.
