Tetratec Ex700 For Juwel Rio 180

[Dana C]

Hi,

I am getting an external filter at the weekend to run along side the juwel internal filter and my local shop recommended the tetratec 700.

I have been reading about them on here and nobody seems to have a problem with them, but I just wanted to make sure they would fit the tank ok as I have never used an external filter before.

I want to keep the Juwel filter as I like the thought of having a backup if something goes wrong. I know you have the spray bar along the back so need to know if this will fit in with the juwel filter box.

Thanks in advance for any comments.

 

[voo]

The tetratec will have pipes that will fit over the edge of the tank. It comes with 2 sets of clips that attach to the suckers - one set is longer than the other incase you have a brace around the top. I can't see any reason why it wouldn't fit, only thing would be how the pipes would fit with the tank lid.

Also, you can get the ex700 for around £50 online inc delivery, so make sure you dont pay much more than that if you get it from the shop!

 

[Dana C]

Thanks for your reply,

I was just worried the filter box would get in the way of the pipes at the back.

I will make sure it is about £50 in the shop or buy it online, thanks for that.

 

[voo]

The pipes you can place anywhere in the tank. The spraybar comes in 2 halves so if it doesnt fit using all of it, just use half

 

[Dana C]

Thanks very much for your replys.

 

[babybell911]

What size is your tank as online you can get an eheim 2215+ for £55

 

[Dana C]

My tank is 180 litres,

The shop near me doesn't sell eheims anymore only tetratecs which they said are as good but the media is alot cheaper.

I will have a look at some websites to see the filter you suggested.

Thanks alot.

 

[skitzzzz]

hi i purchased the teratec ex700 for my jewel rio 180 and its brilliant
easiest filter to stop change use and its really quiet hope that helps

 

[Dana C]

Hi,

Thanks for your reply,

Just wondering do you use it with the juwel filter?

 

[RadaR]

If youve got a juwel filter in there then running it at the same time as the tetra tec would be good. Over filtering is good
Ever had a look at fluval external filters. Alot of places sell them alot cheaper than tetra tecs. Just my suggestion.

 

[Dana C]

Thanks,

I will have a look at them too.

I didn't realise there would be so much choice.