Marineland MAGNUM 350 BIO-PRO SYSTEM

[emergent]

Does anyone use or previously used the Marineland Magnum 350 BIO-Pro system? I am looking at getting it since it offers the level of filtration of Canisters with the bio filtration of a wet-dry trickle.

I am also using a Penguin 200. I want to have double filtration as I have had problems in the past. The Penguin does OK but I have watched some of the fish waste and other things stay in the tank and not get filtered by the Penguin. I have had to do 100% water changes in the past and earlier this past weekend.

Any input on if I should spend the money ($80 US) on this or do you recommend something else.

 

[Flowerhorn916]

I have the 350 no wheel. I dont suggest it as a main filter it is best suited for water pollishing. I would get a different canister filter.

 

[emergent]

Thanks but that doesn't tell me very much! I am not using it as a primary but a secondary filter. Reme,ber this one has the wheel and can use both the polisher and the carbon filter with foam strainer.

 

[aquarob]

Just add another HOB power filter if you feel the need for more filtration. A cannister isnt worth the time or money investment anymore. I recommend the Emperor line, also by Marineland. I use a single Emperor 400 on my 55g freshwater tank, and duel 400s on my 29g FOWLR marine tank. (way overkill, but I have 200 bucks in fish alone in that tank) and both tanks are clear as gin.

The Emperor 400 has duel bio-wheels (wet/dry), 4 slots for cartridges/media of your choice, and provides good surface agitation without a lot of noise. The motor is near silent, the only thing I hear is the lapping of the bio-wheels on the return. Its rather peaceful, and being that the marine tank is located in my bedroom, I sleep rather well. =) My two cents.