4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

Excellent!

EFU-45 - Great filter!! by JAY YORK

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 7/25/2008 from CLEVELAND, OH UNITED STATES

Comments: I am pleased say that this is an awesome filter! I was having all kinds of algae problems due to a failed conversion to live plants as well as new lighting when I decided to switch filtration systems. I was running two Magnum 350’s Pro’s on my 75 g freshwater tank when a local pet store mentioned that JBJ was coming out with a new line of canister filters. I had been looking @ the UniMax Pro w/ UV Sterilizer but the pet store didn't have any larger models left. Once he mentioned the JBJ model I went home & did some research and found it for sale online. The JBJ model is very similar to the UniMax Pro but its ½ the price. Since I never owned the UniMax I cannot say how it performs but the Reaction 4-stage is doing a great job on my tank. I bought the largest model since it wasn’t much more than the EFU-35, which might be too much for my size of tank but I’ve always heard that you can never have enough filtration. Anyway right out of the box I realized this baby was huge! Almost 21 inches high. I was concerned that it would not fit under my tank & stand but it did with an inch or two to spare. The media trays are equally as huge so it can store a ton of carbon or whatever else you wish to add. It comes with everything you need but I added some phosphate remover just to help with the algae. Hooked it up and it’s been kicking butt ever since. Algae is way down. Only a little hear and there on the glass that is easily scrapped off. My rocks, driftwood and plants all remain algae free and its been over two weeks. I recommend this to anyone what is looking for a new filter, especially one with UV. However some notes - Canister is very large & is very heavy when filled w/ water. Directions are terrible, they assume that you know what you're doing so they leave a lot of the set up work up to you to figure out. No big deal but some beginners might have some issues. Also not real plesed w/ the spray bar / outtake & intake mechanisms. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Excellent!

Easy to use filter by DAVID ORR

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 7/13/2008 from MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA UNITED STATE

Comments: So far I have been very impressed by this filter. Its easy to set up and filters water well. The ability to ad more or less filtration media based on your bio load is cool. I also like that it comes standard with a uv sterilizer. I am running it on my 100 gallon tank Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Unsatisfactory

Lemon by JOHN JONES

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/2/2008 from MONTGOMERY, CO UNITED STATES

Comments: Just set up my tank. Put up a EFU 45 filter. It shots off after 1-15 minutes and then turn back on. Will return them tomorrow and go with Eheim. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

Excellent!

Love it by GoldfishGirl

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 3/29/2008 from YORK, PA UNITED STATES

Comments: I love this filter, and this is coming from someone who hates canisters! I have used Eheim, Fluval, and have tried eberything out there over the past 30 years. I wanted to cut out the noise from my Emperor 400s on a 150 gal show tank. This filter is exceptionally easy to set up, the media trays fit together well, it primed in about 15 seconds, and it is absolutely silent. Quick disconnect lever, on/off UV switch, no problems, and I am buying another. Highly recommend. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.