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XxxxMaddawgXxxx Fingerling Posts: 18 Votes: 0 Registered: 01-Aug-2004	im changing over my 55 gallon tank completely i was thinking about having a canister filter. has anyone heard of the Hagen Fluval 304 MSF Filter??? any information about canister filters or this one would be greatly appreciated.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	Alot of people seem to like the 404, so I assume the 304 is just as good (ecept it is for smaller tanks)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
jake Fish Addict Posts: 594 Kudos: 875 Votes: 2 Registered: 21-Mar-2004	I've heard numerous bad things about fluval canister filters, and I personally would not recommend them. To each their own though. I would consider Rena Filstar and Eheim canister filters.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	XxxxMaddawgXxxx I am for Eheim 100% I have a 320 Lt and have the Eheim Pro 2026 Yes it does cost more $$$ but it is fully made in Germany and has the quality that goes with it. Since I have been with FP I dont think I have ever seen a bad report on an Eheim that is more than I can say for some other brands Keith keithgh attached this image: [img]http://www.fishprofiles.net/attachments/407596.jpg"] Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
dashman Hobbyist Posts: 101 Kudos: 408 Votes: 201 Registered: 26-Oct-2003	Hi there, I have a Fluval 304 and a Ehiem 2213 and I much prefer the Eheim. It is easier to clean and, more importantly, easier to restart (I cant remember how many times I have treatened to throw the Fluval out the window). I had an older Eheim that never missed a beat in over 20 years. The only reason I replaced it was I dropped it and cracked the head unit and it started leaking. So, although it may cost more, I would highly recommend the Ehiem. Well thats my 2 cents worth. DASHMAN :88) Its better to be hated for who you are... Than loved for who you are not
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
krige Big Fish Posts: 405 Kudos: 1088 Votes: 377 Registered: 24-Jul-2003	I ahve had fluvals and eheims and eheims are the way to go in my opinion. Gibson SG you know you want one!!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
FMZ Enthusiast Posts: 271 Kudos: 503 Votes: 5 Registered: 30-Jul-2002	Ehiems or Rena Filstar XP Can't go wrong with either of them...stay away from Fluvals, haven't heard anything good about them
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
Sharpix Enthusiast Posts: 241 Kudos: 123 Votes: 0 Registered: 01-Mar-2003	I have a 304 in a 55g. They are great filters but they have their share of problems, cracking issues and sometimes they are a nightmare to restart. I have not tried eheim's but anyway, get an Eheim Pro II and invest your money in fish health, i mean in a canister.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	im with everyone, i would suggest an eheim over anything
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
TheGoldenDojo Fish Addict Posts: 575 Kudos: 559 Votes: 8 Registered: 04-Apr-2004	I agree, EHEIM is the best way to go when using canister filtration.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39


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