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Eheim Aquaball 180/2403 Internal Filter?
I'm looking for a filter suitable for a 190 litre tank and I saw this one (which is said to be suitable for 100-200 litres) but I cannot find reviews for it. The tank will have 24 fish in it when it is stocked including tetras (3cms), danios(5cms), corys(7cms) and one pleco(12cms+). Have you used one? What's your experience with one? Or, can you recommend one to me that is -not- a Juwel filter?
I don't think an HOB filter will be suitable as I have a Juwel 190 litre (not the corner tank) with a built in lighting system in the lid and a two gaps in the lid only big enough for an external filter and for internal filter wires. Can anyone suggest any other filters to me that will turn the 190 litres over 3-4 times an hour? I think that's how many times it needs to be turned...
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- Anonymous8 years agoFavorite Answer
I would look at a fluval 406 for that tank .They are a reliable filter the one you have posted has a lot of faults and has a lot of negative reviews .
- ?Lv 48 years ago
If i'm correct in calculating that Filter would only turn your water volume over about once per hour personally I wouldn't get that one,i don't think that's enough at all.It's a matter of choice but personally I like & use the HOB Aquaclear Filters. There's plenty of room for media and you can adjust the flow rate if needed. An Aquaclear 70 gives a turnover of 300 UK gallons per hour but as said you can adjust the flow,plus there not what you call expensive. I also find them very reliable.I got mine through Amazon but not sure if they still sell them.
I know you didn't include this in your question but I honestly wouldn't put a Pleco in with Cory's. I was on a Forum only yesterday where a Pleco had well chewed into some cory's and the owner got rid of the pleco.
Okay,if you have your heart set on the internal eheim I would upgrade to the Eheim biopower 240(2413). Depending on the depth of your Tank I would also buy more of the clip on cannisters for extra media
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Eheim-Biopower-200-I...
This one would give you more turnover and for internal Filters I have read good reviews about this particular one:)
- FishlessLv 68 years ago
For fish tank of that size and your stock level, it is the best to use a canister filter.
EHEIM is a great brand, and I use a Classic 2213 myself and I am happy with it.
But of course you can pick other filters if you want.
Check these ones out,
