for those considering a cannister filter...

[CWO4GUNNER]

I came real close to buying one of these but was concerned about parts availability and the possible communication hurtles to get what is available. So then I looked at the a Fluval clone on ebay thinking that maybe they used identical parts but could find no prior customers to validate that.

So I finally settled on the real deal used (Fluval 404) and was quite suprised at the remaining durability and availability parts support everywhere. But I did like the looks of that Fluval clone made by Jebao not jabo, nice isent it for $53.

 

[ksane]

The guy I bought my used Catalina from awhile back said all the parts are the same as Fluval parts. I've never needed any parts though & cut my own filter pads from pond filters. That's a great price for the Jebao. How much are the actual Fluvals for the same size? I sure wish they'd come out with an FX5 clone! I love my FX5's.

 

[Star_Rider]

I'm not sure I posted in this thread or not (think I did) but I've got 3 of these filters and I'm super pleased with them for the price. The price is up to $69.00 now though. There's also the Jebo brand that's the same thing also.

actually follow the link it's on sale for $55 + shipping

you have to look in the sale section.. if it's still $55 i am going to order 1 more.

 

[CWO4GUNNER]

How much are the actual Fluvals for the same size? I sure wish they'd come out with an FX5 clone! I love my FX5's.

I think the lowest I saw a NEW Fluval 405 including shipping was $160, but its identical the the 404 and I just bought one for $35

They better not come out with a FX5 clone, I just bought one for $235 free shipping and Id be pretty peeved LOL.

 

[ksane]

Oh wow. I had followed the link but I saw the $69 and not the $55 Thanks! I think I need a 4th one, don't you? lol

 

[CWO4GUNNER]

What are they charging you for shipping? Email them and ask them for free shipping lol, all they can is say no.

 

[thesixis]

What is the link for the fluval knock off?
Thanks

 

[CWO4GUNNER]

What is the link for the fluval knock off?
Thanks

If by chance you talking about the ebay item listed for $55. You just do a search on ebay for "175gal bio canister" and it should pop up as I think there is 10 of them, all I did was paste the picture. If your talking about the Catalina It's on this thread.

 

[thesixis]

I found it on eBay for 52.99 +31.07 shipping...
That does not sound right to me...

 

[CWO4GUNNER]

Well its $18 for me when I put in my zip. The seller is apparently out of California because he states that he must charge sales tax to shipments going to Cali. When I typed in a Cali zip code the shipping is $13 plus sales tax. Your state being NJ is a bit more but still a tad high on the handling charge. Maybe you can find a seller out of NY that should drop the shipping cost.

Here is another seller same item same price for $13 shipping anywhere, total $66. 5300 items with 99.9% reputation cant be all bad LOL.
175Gal BIO CANISTER AQUARIUM FILTER use FLUVAL PADS