Marineland C-Series Multi-Stage Canister Filters

Marineland - C-Series Multi-Stage Canister Filters

I was looking for a canister filter for my 100 L planted tank, and wanted to get an Eheim. The woman at the LFS I go to, who is very knowledgeable, said that the Marineland filters are newer technology for a cheaper price than Eheim. I decided to take a gamble and I'm very pleased. The filter media is interchangeable and there is ample bio-filtration, with both numerous bio-balls and open cell foam for harboring bacteria. The filter runs really quietly and has a higher turnover rate than comparative canister filter for the same size tank. The base model overturns 160 GPH and has two carbon packets, so that one saves as much bacteria as possible during cleaning. Overall I'm very pleased with my purchase. The only complaint I have is the price - from what I've seen they are more than Eheim, a tried and true brand. Give this one a try, and see what you think.

I had my C220 up and running in about 25 minutes. This model has 4 large baskets for media stacking. Media comes with the unit, but I don't use carbon and don't like the plastic balls that comes with the unit. From the bottom up I used the 2 included sponges, then Eheim Mech, then Eheim Substrat, then more Substrat which is topped off by a little filter floss along with Marineland's polishing pad. Operation is completely silent and I can unhook the tubes in a matter of seconds. So far no leaks whatsoever. I'm very satisfied so far and I've ordered another C220 for my 25G high tank. The inital unit is on a 29G tank. I like these canisters so well I'm in the process of eliminating all my small tanks and going with larger tanks with canister filtration. I'm very satisfied with Marineland's C-Series canister filters and as stated above am going to order more when the time comes. Since I'm new to canisters but not to fishkeeping I really don't know how this canister can be upgraded. For the money this is an excellent product and the price was well under $100.

I've got a C360 on a 50G tank, in use for about 7 months. I love its quiet operation and performance. The only con was a leak that was hard to find after the second time cleaning it. First I thought it was the main O-ring seal between the power module and the tank, replaced O-ring with no help. It turned out to be the O-rings on the in/out hose connectors TO the power module. I will always keep a set of O-rings on hand now. I do plan on getting another C360 for my other 50G tank.

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