305 Fluval Aquarium Canister Filter - up to 70 Gallon Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the Fluval 305 filter (from a different vendor) to replace an older Penguin 350. The install was in an established 55 gallon aquarium with two, 5 year old (mated pair) Jack Dempsey cichlids and several small Cory catfish. The set up was fairly easy and the water is now absolutely clear. The fish seem more active now, I'm guessing because of better quality water and the better overall circulation. The Penguin would do a good job of circulating water in one part of my (rather long) tank but the other half never got much flow. With the 305, I am able to angle the filtered water output so that I get total tank circulation. Also, the Fluval has much more filter media space and options, that makes a BIG difference. The price of the to above mentioned filters is way different. The Penguin 350 is a good filter, the Fluval is an excellent filter. The Fluval is truly worth the extra $$ and I would recommend the Fluval 305 to anyone. :)

Ken

Edit 12 Feb 2010 added:

As a FYI. The FLUVAL '3 Plus' filter pads WILL NOT fit this unit (too well, it is a little loose). You will want to purchase filter pads that says '204/304' on the package, and that works fine. The 204/304 media that I bought came in a two pack, four pads are required for a complete replacement. From my limited experience with this media - It is 100% reusable, can be rinsed, and is fairly rugged. You may not need to replace it, I like to have some replacements on hand 'just in case' ;)

ken

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Product Description:
Discover the new breed of canister filters with Fluval's 05 Series. Designed to use the entire canister space, waterflow is noticeably increased for optimum filtration efficiency. The chemical and biological media are housed in independent modules, so you can change what you want, when you want. Cleaning is a breeze thanks to AquaStop, which stops water without disconnecting hoses, meaning no leaks, no mess. Lift-lock clamps ensure a tight-fitting lid, yet they release easily so you can simply lift off the lid. No manual siphoning required thanks to self-priming Instant Prime technology. Also features an updated intake strainer, pre-assembled parts, and pre-packed media for complete ease-of-use.

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