JBL or TetraTec

[Crossocheilus]

So for my new 180L tank I will have two filters of one of these two makes. Which make is better/ quieter and what combination of what model should I use to achieve 10x turnover?

 

[Iain Sutherland]

Ex1901 will give you plenty then you can turn it down a little if need be. Awesome silent filters.

 

[Crossocheilus]

So that's one recommendation for 2x jbl e901 cristalprofi greenline. Thanks Ian

 

[Iain Sutherland]

They do a 1901 so no need for 2 filters. You might even get away with one 1501.

 

[Crossocheilus]

Really I've never heard of it, where can you buy that?[DOUBLEPOST=1407867472][/DOUBLEPOST]After a very quick google it looks like its only available as an import from Germany? Anywhere in the uk selling them?

 

[Iain Sutherland]

Hmm, don't know, I just saw it in pfk a few months back. Charterhouse aquatics would be a good bet... Ask if they don't stock.

 

[Crossocheilus]

Hmm ok I'll have another look around, thanks anyway Ian, if I can find a 1901 it would be perfect flow wise and you say its quiet.

 

[Henry]

Heard nothing but good things about JBLs Cristal Profi range. They seem to be the modern equivalent of the old Eheims, which is a VERY good thing.

 

[Fern]

I have a JBL cristalprofi greenline e1501 on one of my tanks, great filter and very quiet

 

[tim]

Sponsor here stocks them http://www.ukaps.org/forum/forums/aquarium-online.97/.
It uses 19/25 hose though so difficult to use lily pipes or stainless steel pipes. I use the 1501 on my 180 ltr quality filter tbh. I used two 900s when I first had the tank and flow was ok as long as the pipes faced front to back rather than side to side.

 

[Crossocheilus]

Would 2 tetratec 1200 or two jbl 1501 be two much flow?

 

[tim]

I'm toying with buying another 1501 to add to my 180, depending on hardscape layout I've really struggled with flow at times, depending on layout you could use just the 1 or dial the flow back on 1, can't comment on the tetratecs cause I've never used 1 but the jbl's are almost silent.

 

[Crossocheilus]

So would the two 1501s with spraybars across the back be to much flow for the fish. I could also go with two set of lily pipes on one end flowing from left to right

 

[tim]

Spraybars maybe too much, be fine with Lilly pipes I would say, two 900s with spraybars would work also.

 

[ian_m]

I have a Juwel Vision 180 and use a JBLe1501 as well as the 600l/hr internal filter. I have extended the 1501 spray bar so that is covers the whole back of the tank.

 

[EnderUK]

Recent experince I would avoid the tetratec. Mine ending up throwing water out the top after 6 months.

 

[Crossocheilus]

So it looks like its gonna be a pair of jbls, but which ones? I just worry that the 901s might have too little force to push the water right round the tank but 2 1501s might just pummel the fish and everything else in the tank. Any thoughts?

 

[freelanderuk]

my thoughts are, buy the biggest that will fit in your stand and that you can afford , you can always slow the flow a little and if you upgrade your tank you all ready have the filters

 

[ian_m]

The e1501s have valves that can reduce the flow if you find it too great..

 

[Crossocheilus]

Ian m, would that not put strain on the motor and perhaps shorten its working life?[DOUBLEPOST=1408016644][/DOUBLEPOST]I am afraid to say that I hadn't really considered price through all this but now it seems like 2 1501s would be £100 more expensive than two 901s, and I don't know if I can justify that, what with 2 1501s being a bit overkill.