SRC Member pokmingsheng Posted March 31, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted March 31, 2009 HI! my filther is leaking! is there any guideline for me to check to ensure that it doesnt leak? its an external canister from JEBAO... Quote My Decomissioned 2ft Cube: (31st March 2011) Carpe Diem~!!! My Current 4ft X 2ft X 2ft: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzy Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 HI! my filther is leaking! is there any guideline for me to check to ensure that it doesnt leak? its an external canister from JEBAO... Buy an eheim? kidding, kidding. Why are you using a canister for marine? what media is running inside? Open check the O-Rings are ok, see if the plastic latches are cracked (usually the cause) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member pokmingsheng Posted April 1, 2009 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 1, 2009 so eheim is a better brand?? thinking of getting a new one... whats the price range? issit very expensive??? Buy an eheim? kidding, kidding. Why are you using a canister for marine? what media is running inside? Open check the O-Rings are ok, see if the plastic latches are cracked (usually the cause) Quote My Decomissioned 2ft Cube: (31st March 2011) Carpe Diem~!!! My Current 4ft X 2ft X 2ft: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzy Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 so eheim is a better brand?? thinking of getting a new one... whats the price range? issit very expensive??? They are more expensive than those china made filters, but will last easily 5 - 10 years. Depends on how big a canister you need, the smaller ones like the classic series are $150 plus. The bigger Pro series can go from $200+ to $300+++ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member pokmingsheng Posted April 2, 2009 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 2, 2009 ok thanks! They are more expensive than those china made filters, but will last easily 5 - 10 years.Depends on how big a canister you need, the smaller ones like the classic series are $150 plus. The bigger Pro series can go from $200+ to $300+++ Quote My Decomissioned 2ft Cube: (31st March 2011) Carpe Diem~!!! My Current 4ft X 2ft X 2ft: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 They are more expensive than those china made filters, but will last easily 5 - 10 years.Depends on how big a canister you need, the smaller ones like the classic series are $150 plus. The bigger Pro series can go from $200+ to $300+++ eheim is one of the most reliable. i have a friend who is still using his classic after 15 years plus minus. i have used 2026, 2213, 2215 before ... best of it's kind, nvr leak, quiet and reliable. ranges from 80 all the way to 300 Quote 2x1.5x1.5 tank Lighting: AI hydra 52HD Skimmer: Deltec SC 1455 Reactor: Minimax; rowaphos Skimz ; NP biopellets Wave Maker: MP 40 WQD Return pump: Eheim 1262 Chiller: Arctica 1/10 hp A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel -- Proverbs 12:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member angelfishlover Posted April 2, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted April 2, 2009 Or you could try Fluval cheaper around 100-200.Is Canadian brand.Quite reliable as i am using it for my tank.No leakage and got a lot of filter media baskets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzy Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Or you could try Fluval cheaper around 100-200.Is Canadian brand.Quite reliable as i am using it for my tank.No leakage and got a lot of filter media baskets. Fluval also not bad, but avoid Hydor Canisters, even though its a US brand, they are not that well made (and not that cheap either), some horror stories if you look around. Many of us (myself included) use Hydor wavemakers with no problems though. But what are you using it for in your marine, still wondering, If you're using to run carbon might want to consider getting an FR and a pump. If you're using to increase biological filtration, might want to consider adding more live rock into your tank. If you're using to filter the water, be sure to clean / change the media in the canister every 1 - 2 weeks or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member pokmingsheng Posted April 6, 2009 Author SRC Member Share Posted April 6, 2009 THANKS GUYS FOR ALL THE VALUBLE INFO!!!! it really helped me alot in my decision! Quote My Decomissioned 2ft Cube: (31st March 2011) Carpe Diem~!!! My Current 4ft X 2ft X 2ft: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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