external filter

[rixy]

i have this posted in hardware as well.i'm looking for an external filter for my jewel rio 240.i am considering a fluval 404 or a eheim of some kind.thanks in advance.

 

[rixy]

ps i have about 20 plants in the tank

 

[Macrotten]

i have this posted in hardware as well.i'm looking for an external filter for my jewel rio 240.i am considering a fluval 404 or a eheim of some kind.thanks in advance.

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I want to install an external filter to my RIO 240 but i cannot get the internal unit our, it seems to be stuck to the glass, any suggestions, how did you get your unit out..
Thanks your help
Macrotten
baxter.clan@planet.nl

 

[rixy]

stanley knife or really sharp knife and cut the silicon holding the internal filter box.2 ticks(hopefully) and its done.

 

[Rodders]

I put the Fluvel 204 on my rio 125 and its great.
Mine internal was stuck on with double sided sticky pads. Screw driverd them off carfully.

 

[bunjiweb]

Eheim every time, SO much more reliable and all the spare parts are available from retailers. For a RIO 240 I would go for an Eheim 2213 or 2215, prices range from about £55 up to £85 for these 2.

Ben

 

[Rodders]

I've only had experiences with Fluvel and had no problems. Maybe one day ill try a eheim if I get another tank. Hope mine diesnt bust now