Company
Marineland
Model
C-Series Canister Filter
Link to product description
http://www.marineland.com/sites/Marineland/products/productdetail.aspx?id=2054&cid=1998&mid=3226
Price range
$125-$300, for C-160 to C-530
Pros
Setup is very easy. The trays are easy to fit together, and the media fits great in the trays. In addition, the trays are huge and hold massive amounts of media, mechanical, biological, or chemical. The GPH output is great even filled with media, and there is no bypass. This filter keeps my tank super clean and well aerated despite being a canister. Also, this filter hold quite a bit of water, more than I first thought.
Cons
The first few times that the filter is put together, the key that lucks the hoses into the filter can be very stiff to turn, almost to the point where it seems like it will break if it is turned any further. The media can be difficult to find short of ordering on the internet. There is no factory spray bar attachment.
Star rating (1-5 with 5 being the best)
*****
How long have you used the product?
My C-360 has been up for about 8 months now
Build quality and value for your money.
The build quality on these filters, simply put, is amazing. The plastics are all strong and very high quality. All of the parts fit together very well, and the double seals on the filter head ensure that it will not leak.
In terms of value for the money, I must first say that I won this filter in a raffle from Aquarium Fish Magazine, so I did not technically purchase the filter. That said, given my experience with it now i can truly say that I would not hesitate to purchase another. The price of this filter used to be much higher than it is now, but as of right now it is a great deal for the level of filtration that it allows.
Other comments
I have read some negative reviews about C-Series filters leaking or being inefficient, but I can honestly say that these errors must be operator errors, or from aftermarket additions to the filters. I have yet to have a problem with my filter, and I know of many other who have had the same filters since the debut and have had no problems.
Marineland
Model
C-Series Canister Filter
Link to product description
http://www.marineland.com/sites/Marineland/products/productdetail.aspx?id=2054&cid=1998&mid=3226
Price range
$125-$300, for C-160 to C-530
Pros
Setup is very easy. The trays are easy to fit together, and the media fits great in the trays. In addition, the trays are huge and hold massive amounts of media, mechanical, biological, or chemical. The GPH output is great even filled with media, and there is no bypass. This filter keeps my tank super clean and well aerated despite being a canister. Also, this filter hold quite a bit of water, more than I first thought.
Cons
The first few times that the filter is put together, the key that lucks the hoses into the filter can be very stiff to turn, almost to the point where it seems like it will break if it is turned any further. The media can be difficult to find short of ordering on the internet. There is no factory spray bar attachment.
Star rating (1-5 with 5 being the best)
*****
How long have you used the product?
My C-360 has been up for about 8 months now
Build quality and value for your money.
The build quality on these filters, simply put, is amazing. The plastics are all strong and very high quality. All of the parts fit together very well, and the double seals on the filter head ensure that it will not leak.
In terms of value for the money, I must first say that I won this filter in a raffle from Aquarium Fish Magazine, so I did not technically purchase the filter. That said, given my experience with it now i can truly say that I would not hesitate to purchase another. The price of this filter used to be much higher than it is now, but as of right now it is a great deal for the level of filtration that it allows.
Other comments
I have read some negative reviews about C-Series filters leaking or being inefficient, but I can honestly say that these errors must be operator errors, or from aftermarket additions to the filters. I have yet to have a problem with my filter, and I know of many other who have had the same filters since the debut and have had no problems.