02-17-2007, 05:57 AM
[quote h']Marineland filters and Jåger heaters will always be the gold standard for me.
I really shouldn't start talking fish stuff BUT Marineland used to make a good filter (Penguin Bio Wheels were great although Emperors were problematic) but the latest models really suck. They redesigned them recently, eliminated a few things (extra holders for Carbon). One good thing, Marineland was like Apple, if you had a problem or a broken part, U could call a 800 number and they would send you out a replacement part usually at No Charge.
Whisper Power Filters have had the same basic design for years and like a Mac, they just work. The replacement Carts are usually cheaper and are a common size (they fit a few other filters also).
Whisper was bought out by Tetra a while back, and last year Marineland got absorbed and merged into one big company (Called United Pet Group). They still operate as separate companies for the moment under the big umbrella. Not sure where Marineland will be in a few years.
Avoid AquaClear power filters, that sponge and charcoal type design is inefficient, water bypass happens too quick if that sponge gets clogged.
Anyway if you haven't guessed by now, when I am not doing freelance computer stuff, my steady income involves Aquariums and Tropical fish.
I really shouldn't start talking fish stuff BUT Marineland used to make a good filter (Penguin Bio Wheels were great although Emperors were problematic) but the latest models really suck. They redesigned them recently, eliminated a few things (extra holders for Carbon). One good thing, Marineland was like Apple, if you had a problem or a broken part, U could call a 800 number and they would send you out a replacement part usually at No Charge.
Whisper Power Filters have had the same basic design for years and like a Mac, they just work. The replacement Carts are usually cheaper and are a common size (they fit a few other filters also).
Whisper was bought out by Tetra a while back, and last year Marineland got absorbed and merged into one big company (Called United Pet Group). They still operate as separate companies for the moment under the big umbrella. Not sure where Marineland will be in a few years.
Avoid AquaClear power filters, that sponge and charcoal type design is inefficient, water bypass happens too quick if that sponge gets clogged.
Anyway if you haven't guessed by now, when I am not doing freelance computer stuff, my steady income involves Aquariums and Tropical fish.