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Old June 25th 04, 08:13 PM
NetMax
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Default RIP Little filter

http://www.petguys.com/-030172016690.html for cartridges.

http://www.aquahobby.com/products/e_cascade.php for an unscientific
sample review (maybe you should add your comments to it).

Filter looks ok (can't really see any details). I like the grill to keep
fish from doing the upstream escape. Probably better than having a cover
which can rattle. I just don't like buying filter cartridges. It bugs
me to pay for the loss of good nitrifying bacteria, and if I want fresh
carbon, I want to just replace the carbon, not everything else (personal
vice).

thanks Red!
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"RedForeman ©®" wrote in message
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it's a penn-plax, new filter that came out several months ago... I've

got a
canister filter, you wouldn't believe how quiet and nice it is... then

I got
a HOT cascade 100 for a 10g, rated for 20 but has an adjustable

flow....
waterfall effect, acts as an aerator, and cartridge, with a sponge, so

it's
comparable to anything, and better than alot... check 'em out... the

only
problem I've had so far, is finding replacement stuff, but for the

canister
that isn't an issue...

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is that better??
"NetMax" wrote in message
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"RedForeman ©®" wrote in message
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|| It seems to be a common theme recently. My filter died recently

as
|| well, however it was only discovered last night at about 11pm.

So
|| today, I will be picking up a new one. Any recommendations??
||
|| My current tank is a 10 gallon Top Fin. I had a Top Fin 10

filter on
|| there, but would like to change to something in which the filter
|| media is seperate from the bacteria colony.
||
|| Marcel

I've become partial to the cascade line of filters... very nice,

get
quiet
after a day or so....

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streetfighter!!!


I've never seen a Cascade. For quick & cheap, I like the AquaClears

with
double sponges (ie: the AC150 for you, I'm not a fan of the Mini),
otherwise I'd go with a bio-wheel (Penguin 125?, I don't know what

their
Mini is like), and live with purchasing new inserts occasionally.

Both
provide either bacterial redundancy or separation.
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