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Old 10-03-2012, 04:22 PM
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Default Fluval 205 Leaking...now what filter?

I currently have a Fluval 205 running my salt water tank. Its about a 30gal tank. When i changed the filter media last time (about a couple months ago) it started to leak and after playing around with it it stopped. Well last night i changed some other filter media and it started leaking again. i played around with it for over 3 hours trying everything, the seal is fine, no nicks or anything.

I am not going through this everytime i want to change the filter media so my fish are happy. I am done with fluval at this point. Can anyone recommend a better filter system to use. One that won't leak when i change the media in it? I have seen Eheim is a popular one....

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Old 10-03-2012, 04:24 PM
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Moving to equipment forum for you.
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Old 10-03-2012, 04:26 PM
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I have run Eheim, Fluval, and Rena. Eheim is supposed to be a high end cannister filter. I'm using the Rena XP3 on two of my tanks and never have issues with them.
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Old 10-03-2012, 05:07 PM
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I used marineland canisters on my fw tank no leaks every buy they are no good for salt. I would think about a hang on filter the the aquaclear 70 or 110 maybe. It would allow you to service easier as well as tuck you heater in. Atleast that's what i found on my old nano
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Old 10-03-2012, 05:23 PM
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I have a Rena that ran on fresh water for 2-3 years then moved to saltwater tank (just holds extra live rock) never ever any problems.
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Old 10-03-2012, 05:46 PM
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Eheim is top notch, Rena XP series is a close second once you get them primed...I wouldn't consider anythingelse for a canister except an FX5 (which is a beast) if you we're putting it on a larger system.
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