Same here. A second 400 has been running continuously for five years. Other than changing media the only fix I've had to make was replacement of the bio wheel bearings on one filter.
How Long Has Your Equipment Lasted?
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Same here. A second 400 has been running continuously for five years. Other than changing media the only fix I've had to make was replacement of the bio wheel bearings on one filter.
I have 2 Jebo canister filters (1200lph) that have been running for 7 and 8 years. Other than the impeller on one and the spray bars on both failing (I keep the spraybars above water level for airation purposes and they get brittle after a couple years) they have been problem free. I really like the multiple media baskets.
I also have an Atman 800lph canister on my 20 gallon thats been running for 5 years with no problems as well.
I also have an Atman 800lph canister on my 20 gallon thats been running for 5 years with no problems as well.
Back in the early 80's when I was a 13 y.o boy happened to buy an Aquaclear, I dont remember the model but think it was the old version of the current aquaclear 50.
That little box proved to be a warrior running and running with minimal maintenance and a rough hadling from me, lol, I was surprised how that filter worked out in overcrowded tanks, keeping always water clear and live fish.
After several years I ended up giving it away along to the rest of my equipment and fish.
Now I have two AC's one 70 and one 110 but 70 is barely a year old and 110 is new.
Cheers.
That little box proved to be a warrior running and running with minimal maintenance and a rough hadling from me, lol, I was surprised how that filter worked out in overcrowded tanks, keeping always water clear and live fish.
After several years I ended up giving it away along to the rest of my equipment and fish.
Now I have two AC's one 70 and one 110 but 70 is barely a year old and 110 is new.
Cheers.
I've got an old Aquaclear 300 hang on filter that's been going for 16 years. Takes a bit of random adjustment to get restarted after a clean, but once going, works well. Has only started doing that this year though. So I would say 15 years without issue. IMO that's a good quality product.
Keep off FX5 mine lasted less than 2 years, I now use large sponge filters which I find to be better than any canister filters. Airstones are placed down the centre of the sponges, better still is to have a tube down the centre with a power head to draw the water through the sponge. Just rinse the sponges with tank water and reuse.
