Has any one used any think like this before

[snaggle]

I was wondering if any one has used any thing like this set up before? I am thinking of saving up to get them for my 230 when it is ready.

http://www.pentairaquatics.com/

[Frank]

I see one alot like this in a pet store in 100 Mile House BC about two weeks ago. The same kind of filter material in it , just a bit bigger. They found that the filters would plug off fast and they were forever cleaning or replacing them. It is just way to fine and plugs off fast.

[jvision]

Yeah, you would either need a lot bigger Mechanical compartment, or filter the tank thru some floss/sponge before you used this thing. Like Frank said, it just clogs too fast for our typical tanks... It would probably be great to use after a sump.

[Sam Chicklets]

It may be ok if you used a large sponge filter on the intake.

[snaggle]

Then I might just get a couple of the heater units and use a sump.

[Drydock]

haven't used that one, but once you buy a particular filter, you might want to have some flexibility on what media you put in it. Kinda like when you get a printer and ink cartridges. Shuure, the new printer is 'Free' but then you have to buy their cartridges for life at whatever they say.

I would personally buy something simpler and have more flexibility... I'm going with a sump with lots of bio media and java moss for my 210. Not sure what it will look like in a year, but that's OK 'cause as I learn, I can change it.