Tetra Tec Or Fluval ?

[treefella83]

ive been looking around for external filters and cannot make my mind up between the last two of my choices.
option 1
fluval 205
price is good and i trust the name as ive had 03 and 04 external filters running my many tanks over the years.
very reliable and spare parts sold nearly every where but spray bar not sold with filter.
option 2
tetra tec ex 700
a fiver more than the fluval and i believe has a spray bar with it and has very good reviews
i do like the look of the set up and filter media which means it suits my needs almost as it is.
i would like to know if any one has the tetra tec ex700 and can compare it to the fluval 205.
cheers people

 

[england]

sits back to watch the divide"

I myself love fluval have alway's had and have fluval.........

I have 2 tetratec 1000 internal's and there great, got them for 5pounds each and worth every penny

 

[JenCliBee]

sits back to watch the divide"

I myself love fluval have alway's had and have fluval.........

I have 2 tetratec 1000 internal's and there great, got them for 5pounds each and worth every penny

PMSL, you see a debate starting aswell then


Had both and like both, completely your choice IMO either is as good as one another

 

[treefella83]

yeah those fluvals just keep going and going.
not too sure about the ribbed hose looks a little weak and thin.

 

[8inary]

(((shaking)))....see's a filter question......ooooooh resist reist - ....oh no.....cannot resist....nope resist....oh no (shouts) fluvel fx5....
arrrhhhhh done it....oooo feel better now lol

 

[england]

bit of porn for 8inary

 

[treefella83]

lol
i used to run pond filters above my big tank and boast to friends about the amount of bacteria and filter media and then say to myself i cant believe ive just said that

 

[8inary]

in regard to nelly's last post......arrrrrrh lights cig

 

[bitteraspects]

Fluval for the win.
Tetratech is only good for decorating the inside of garbage dumpsters.

bit of porn for 8inary

*fap fap fap fap fap fap*

Now that's sexy!

 

[Truck]

common guys control yourselves, you dont want this to end up like the last one...

 

[stang1]

I've never used a Tetratec so can't comment on what they are like.
I do have several Fluval external filters, though and would definitely recommend them.

 

[markandhisfish]

sits quietly saying nothing

 

[three-fingers]

The Tetratec has more media flexibility, doesn't have kinked hose, and comes with a spraybar.

Fluval has less flexibility due to the sponge pads, but I like the pads, they are great at filtering out all the big bits of debris and are vest easy to clean out quickly rather than having to take trays out to rinse a big sponge.

I, personally, like Fluvals more. The ribbed hoses are brilliant IMO, they just don't look as nice if they are in a tank where you cant hide them (like open top tanks). They are so much more flexible than regular hosing and last longer, but regular hosing is very cheap to replace anyway.

I've not used a Tetratec on one of my tanks, but have played with them on tanks at work and they look good, not as 'solid' feeling as Fluvals IMO but they are great filters and generally get brilliant reviews.

If you aren't as fussed about mechanical filtration, and would be stuffing it mainly full of bio filtration with just a little bit of filter floss before hand, then the Tetratecs probably better if it's only £5 more.

If it's just on an average tank, or you would be using a decent amount of sponge in it anyway...the choice is yours. Go with the Tetratec if you want to try something new and the means nothing (could be spent replacing the carbon media), just go with the Fluval if you really like the layout and just want to basically.

 

[8inary]

haha markandhisfish - think most are notwithstanding the jokes lol - we've all seen this one before....a few times lol

even managed to find you one on ebay for under £99!!

[URL="http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fluval-FX5-external-...A1%7C240%3A1318"]http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fluval-FX5-external-...A1%7C240%3A1318[/URL]

or

http/cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fluval-FX5-External-...A1%7C240%3A1318

 

[markandhisfish]

lol 8inary thanks but i think i will stick with my well known german brand ( tactfull as ever )