The_Little_One Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Hey folks. I just picked up a new fluval ebi for an invert tank and I imagine there are plenty of other owners in this community forum. Please feel free to post your thoughts, reviews, custom changes, and suggestions here. I'd love to see/hear how other people have been enjoying their ebi's and would benefit from advice from seasons vets. First thought/suggestion - I was a little annoyed the filter didn't come with the carbon insert to begin with. I found them for $4 at Riverfront though, so not that pricey. Phew! Also, I heard that loosely stuffing the first slot of the filter with angel hair helps speed up the filtration process. Thoughts? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blink Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 I don't own an Ebi but my fiancee wants one something fierce. They seem like great lil tanks with tons of potential, I know there are literally dozens of them on plantedtank.net! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Little_One Posted April 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 I know the Pisces in Calgary was selling them for $99 each and there's some small heaters out there for $15-$20 that work very well. Not that much of an investment for a decent product that will bring hours and hours of enjoyment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blink Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 That's a great price on the Ebi, can't find them for under $135 here in Edmonton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 I have a couple Fluval Ebi kits and I am not a fan of the filters or the backgrounds. I redid my tanks when I moved and while I was filling them up, the glue released and the foam backgrounds shot out. I was lucky it didn't happen while the tank was up and running as I have read this has happened and caused a lot of damage. So now mine are backgroundless and I tossed the Fluval filters and I use sponge filters. Personally I prefer the Eheim kit instead, much better filter, glass seems to be better quality and it has a LED light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevolutionBoas Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 I just bought my first Ebi and like it but there was a few problems. Either the tank or the glass top isnt square. The glass top will not fit on the top of the tank with all 4 of the glass top inserts installed. Second was the foam pad was in pretty rough shape when it showed up and needed some trimming. Overall not a bad kit for $100! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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