filter for juwel rio 125?

[plecoboy88]

okay so i'm buying a juwel rio 125 tonight from a local seller for 60 pounds, anyone recommend a good decent filter, external or internal better?

thanks

 

[matubula]

They already come with a Juwel internal filter that is attached (with silicone) to the tank itself. And I think they are very good. They have a much larger media capacity than other internal filters and you can put the heater/thermostat within it. But they are large and obtrusive.

 

[plecoboy88]

Yeah that's what I read, that's why I want a different one

 

[matubula]

If the filter being discrete is your concern then externals would be best, although depending on what you want to keep may be a bit overkill.

I've only really used large external filters but all major brands have a wide range. You could look at Fluval 106/206, Tetra ex600/700 and Eheim Classic 2215/Ecco Pro 2234/Pro 3 2073.

Out of those I've only personally used the Eheim 2215, which I think is a great filter. A good simple design, proven reliability (something like 50 years of production?) and a massive amount of spares available. But I have used older Fluvals and various other Tetra and Eheim filter as well.

I've not got much experience with internals, other than Juwel ones and Eheim 2252 (way too powerful for your tank).

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

Out of those I've only personally used the Eheim 2215, which I think is a great filter. A good simple design, proven reliability (something like 50 years of production?) and a massive amount of spares available.

I like these as well for the reason Matt mentions.

cheers Darrel

 

[bigbird]

yup Eheims rule, 2213/2215 and 2217 cheers jk :thumbup:

 

[plecoboy88]

I'll go for the 2215, hopefully get it cheap on ebay.
Thanks guys!