Smartfilter

[water_wako]

Does anyone here own a Rena Smart filter? I would like to know your thoughts on them.

[legendaryfrog]

I dont own one, but they look like decent filters. Although, they are pretty expensive for a HOB filter, and I dont think rena has experience making such filters. They also dont have bio-wheels.

(for now,) I'd stick to the more common brands such as marineland or penguin....they're been put through years of use and have a lot of positive feedback.

[bullseye69]

I have the smartfilter for up to 55 gallons. it has worked great so far the only prob is after 6 months of use you have to do a complete tear down of the filter and clean all the channels out. was not to hard to do that just took some time. instead of a bio wheel they have there bio stars all the way to the right of the filter i think it holds 12. all in all id say it works pretty good. i like it.

[water_wako]

:feedback:Is it quite? Anyone?

[wackydan]

Only problem I've seen with them is the cost of the media.... At least with Aquaclear you can rinse out the sponge, and with the bio wheels there are a lot of foam insert knockoffs that are just as good and cheaper than the marineland brand.