Filters......

ATM i have a UFO 550 with built in filter....the one with the down pipe.....

well i want rid of that pipe....which means not using the built in filter.....

Can anyone recommend a decent filter for a 78l???

I've only used Fluval internal filters pixie and haven't found any problems with them tbh.

They're efficient, just have a sponge or two inside them that you wash about once a month, and an easy accessed impellor.

They're quiet and depending on the type, they have an easy to see coloured button which retracts when there is any sort of blockage.

I am employed by them as a Sales person........no I'm not, only joking, but thy are ok

Just read your post again and think my sales pitch might have been a waste of time

Do you mean you want to get external filters??

I can recommend the Eheim Aquaballs. Here They are very good and have 360 degree suction! They were also voted internal of the year by PFK! (thats my sales pitch)

And my sales pitch is for Aqua One internal filters...

Although, if you are after an external filter, Pixie, I know that the Tetratec ones have a great reputation and are very reasonably priced also.

Hey....

i don't really have the room for external so i would prefer an internal one.....

great sales pitch....lol

will have a good look at the ones recommended....

thanks guys

Well you'd be surprised at how little room an external filter takes up. They usually fit quite snuggly in the tank cabinet - that is of course, if you have one.

yes i do......but then what do i do with all the cr@p that's already under there?????.....hahahaha

That's the problem isn't it - I've got loads of rubbish under my tank, Go knows where I would put it if I had to!

the one matty mentioned is looking favourite......the only problem is that internal ones are quite intrusive......hmmmmm....oh god....it takes me hours to choose a birthday/xmas card....this might take a while guys.....LOL

I'm a good sales person

lap it up fella.....

Never miss an opportunity to boast

Take your daughter with you pixie to help you make up your mind

she would be worse than me......lol

takes her 2 days to decide what top she wants to wear...LMAO

I'm in an all boy house. So there is none of that here

lucky you Matty.....lol

so i've settled on the aquaball

is it ok to keep it fully under the water level or does the outlet pipe have to be above?

I guess you'll have to find another cupboard to store all the crap then, Pixie. If it's any consolation, my fish cupboard only has fishy stuff on one side, the other side has been claimed by the OH for his cycling bit'n'bobs...