Looking For A New Filter

[Moolly]

So I'm looking for a new internal filter for my 80L tank, and wanted some advice. I've heard that although fluvals are cheap and cheerful they are crap (not my words!) and to go for a juwel even though they're a bit pricier.
 
At the moment I have an aqua vital filter, which I haven't had any problems with - I just need something more powerful. I've found a brand that looks alright - aqua evo, but I've looked around online and can't find reviews on it anywhere so was wondering if anyone else had any experience.
 
Don't get me wrong, I don't want to go out and spend a fortune on a new filter, but I don't want to buy something cheap that doesn't work very well then go out and spend more money on something better.
 
If anyone has any suggestions I'd be happy to hear!

 

[techen]

I just bought a filter for my 73L.
 
Ehiem Biopower160.
 
It has 3 sections like a cainster. So I have sponge in the bottom tray, Media in the second and more sponge at the top.
 
The flow in it is insane, It's also ajustable and comes with a spraybar.
 

 
It's the red one.

 

[rolo0151]

I used on of the APS internals on my old 60L tank. Was more than happy with it & they're very cheap. Still use it on my 200L to create more flow.

 

[Essjay]

I second Techen's biopower - I have the 240 on my 125 litre tank.
 
Though I've used the grey connectors rather than the red ones

 

[liamsmith15]

It's a bit harsh to call Fluval cheap and cheerful...

I have a 306,and at just shy on a hundred quid it's not cheap! Lol.

If I were you, I'd be looking at a external and trying to get the most space and out of the tank. You may want to consider a external filter too. I personally like getting as much out of the water a possible. Look at the 106. I think th flow would be adequate.

 

[kad191]

My fluval 306 is spot on