]i am looking at this sun sun filter as i dont have the $$$
at this time to buy a fx5 so found this on ebay with a 9w uv sterilizer
has anyone got these filters ??? are they any good and are they noisey
that is why i am buying a new one my aquaone 1000 is noisy as hell ={

Hey Benno, my new tank is a sun sun..I haven't used a uv sterilizer but the lfs tried to sell me one and it sounded really good. I have an aqua one 1000 on Mum and Dad's tank..what sort of noise is it making? Mine was noisy initially because the bioballs are supposed to go in the bottom under the trays and they rattle. I now put them in tray 2 under the blue sponge and the ceramic media in tray one under the black sponge and filter wool. I also pull out the impeller for a really good rinse and use the pipe cleaner in it's little nook every time I clean it (monthly or 6 weekly). Or is yours noisy inside the pump head?


Shaz

very noisey in pump head
i unplug it goes quiet then it gets louder in 30 mins time
because the tanks in my bedroom its driving me nuts
like its catching on the impeller ?

Hi Benno,
Another Aussie, G-Day mate. I live In Canberra, Dont hold that against me.LOL
I just joined up. I own a jebo 3126, 85g. Its the same sort of deal as the Aquaone with a drip filter incorporated into the lid. Find it pretty noisy but it does become a bit quieter after cleaning the impeler. I was thinking of adding a canister filter as well as oscars do have a reputation for being messy.

BENNO wrote:


How old is it?

a year and nah i wont hold it agaisnt ya =]
if you do get one either get one of these or a fluval fx5 can pick em
up for 450 =]but apprentice wages dont treat me to well lol

You know how I feel about obscure Chinese filter brands so I won't say it again. Look back to your thread about the UV sterilizer filter from eBay

I do believe you get what you pay for with filters, alot of them look very similar but the extra $$$ usually comes from the quality of the pump and general construction overall.

Sucks to be on apprentice wages but at least after you've done your time you should be able to earn some decent dineros! Anyone willing to loan you some money? early xmas present?

By the way my Eheim 2080 is whisper quiet I have to touch it just to know its on.

well when i do buy my fx5
it wont be thrown out could be used another tank =]
and even if it does brake it is only 120 so
no big deal and it will do just fine for now i think niki sue has one or 2
and she says they are great no problems as of yet

I suppose with any filter regardless of it's origin. It should last a decent while as long as you perform the required maintenence such as keeping the impellor free of crap and debris, look after the rubber gaskets and plastic etc.

Silicone spray is good for lubricating moving parts and prolonging their lifespan.
But DONT use vaso or petroleum jelly on rubber parts it will eat away at them.

sounds good i have a million cans of silicon at work
non toxic to =] i will buy 2 or 3 uv bulbs just in case a few impellers
and sum gaskets cheap of ebay china style but the filter is from sydney so
a years waranty so all good =]

just bought it =]

BENNO wrote:

Congrats! Now go to bed!