Dilemma!!

[Heagney]

so...got a small 60l tank that I've just redone and am awaiting plants tomorrow or Thursday. Got a couple of snails and some amanos waiting for their new home.
Had a marina slim line hang on back filter on the tank (not great I know) and it's just gave up!!!

What should I do?? I'm skint till next month so my options are...buy another of the same and stick some filter media in or buy a cheap in tank filter like the Fluva U2 which will take space in my tank and I'll need to buy cartridges for?!!

I'm swaying toward another marina as I'll be able to add my own media.

It would happen when I need to start cycling the tank!!!

 

[Guest]

Try ebay...you may find some pretty good second hand external filters that'd meet your requirements for similar money. Eheim Classic are usually a good option.

 

[Heagney]

I'll have a wee look then, just it's a bit of a gamble with eBay

 

[jagillham]

Local fish related Facebook groups tend to have loads. I've got 4 near me I'm a member of!

 

[Guest]

I'll have a wee look then, just it's a bit of a gamble with eBay

Yeah, I know what you mean, it's always a bit of a lottery but I've never had a problem returning an item I wasn't happy with, and Eheim are German Manufactured...Vorsprung Durch Technik😉

 

[Heagney]

Again it's just the cost this month if it was next month It would be fine

 

[Heagney]

Anybody got anything to say about the fluval 160, good or bad

 

[Heagney]

So... Fluval, Jbl, all pond solutions or eheim??
Not paying more that 70 buck (inc p&p like)

 

[Heagney]

60l planted tank

 

[Guest]

APS are ok...been running one on my low-energy for a few years no worries, quiet and good flow as well...the 1000 EF - don't bother with the UV it'll break eventually or worse get smashed. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aquarium-...hash=item484a328176:m:miRTt-j7GPq4tMeybabVSVw

 

[Heagney]

It's just slightly too big to fit in my cabinet but think I might just go for it.

 

[Heagney]

It's probably between that and the jbl although i like the look of the fluval.
Suppose it's only a small tank so can't grumble at the APS...just need something fast

 

[Heagney]

Ahhh!!! Fluval 106 or APS that's my choices...any input from anyone GREATLY received

 

[alto]

Eheim has their Classic promo kits out (still?) - double taps/valves & Substrate pro included (plus usual sponge etc assortment) ... kit is often not shown online so need to ask if that is what's shipping

Nothing wrong with the Fluvals (not as quiet as Eheim & motor less powerful despite much the same advertised flowrates, plastic a bit more subject to wear & breakage)
Sicce filters are also decent

 

[Guest]

Go with the one that fits in your cabinet, and if neither fit go for the cheapest.

 

[Heagney]

Ended up getting the flu all 206 haha