I ordered the ECCO 2233 from Dr. Foster's and Smith, and I'm very happy. I also ordered some supplemental filtration media (EHFIsubstrate PRO, extra fine filter pads, micron filter pad) to create my own ideal filter. I am using this on a 20 gallon. I am very happy with it's quiet operation, but it had some air still in it after I followed directions and primed it the first time. Maybe this is because of the hoses, etc being full of air also.
Anyways, I'm not writing this so much as a product review (which I would have written in a different forum, but rather as a suggestion and comment for ordering from Dr. Foster + Smith. I have ordered 3 other times in the past (always on Sunday evening) and received my orders Friday afternoon. Well, this time I ordered on Tuesday evening and STILL received my order Friday afternoon! I am thoroughly happy with their service (when placing orders over phone, etc), speed, prices, and willingness to help out. I have heard a few stories of orders from Big Al's and some are good, some are bad. I know that they are generally a few bucks cheaper on some items, but I'd rather give my business to those who will give me the best service also.
On your next online purchase, give Foster + Smith a try, if you haven't already. I've never heard a bad order story (although I'm sure they have run into SOME situation in the past), and their track record with me is great!
Just thought I'd pass on my experience, since many people have wondered where to buy stuff online. I have also used "Live Aquaria", which is their live fish store, and was pleased with my order from them (ordered Sunday night, received Tuesday afternoon). I did have a few deaths (Neons are notorious for acclimation problems to newly established aquariums) and they promptly refunded me within their --10 DAY grace period--.
In case you are wondering......NO, I'm not on their payroll!
Anyways, I'm not writing this so much as a product review (which I would have written in a different forum, but rather as a suggestion and comment for ordering from Dr. Foster + Smith. I have ordered 3 other times in the past (always on Sunday evening) and received my orders Friday afternoon. Well, this time I ordered on Tuesday evening and STILL received my order Friday afternoon! I am thoroughly happy with their service (when placing orders over phone, etc), speed, prices, and willingness to help out. I have heard a few stories of orders from Big Al's and some are good, some are bad. I know that they are generally a few bucks cheaper on some items, but I'd rather give my business to those who will give me the best service also.
On your next online purchase, give Foster + Smith a try, if you haven't already. I've never heard a bad order story (although I'm sure they have run into SOME situation in the past), and their track record with me is great!
Just thought I'd pass on my experience, since many people have wondered where to buy stuff online. I have also used "Live Aquaria", which is their live fish store, and was pleased with my order from them (ordered Sunday night, received Tuesday afternoon). I did have a few deaths (Neons are notorious for acclimation problems to newly established aquariums) and they promptly refunded me within their --10 DAY grace period--.
In case you are wondering......NO, I'm not on their payroll!
