odyssea csf500

[the_deeb]

Just saw this on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/Sale-Odyssea-CF...ilter-New-/110574089900?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0

Looks like the latest Chinese clone. Clearly taking some design cues from the FX5. I'm sure it's no where near as good as the Fx5, but then again it's 1/5th the cost (just under $60!). I've had good luck with the CFS4 filters so I might end up trying this out for some extra mechanical filtration on my next tank.

They also sell one with an integrated internal UV: http://cgi.ebay.com/500-GPH-Externa...-Aquarium-/290448940255?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0

I really like the idea of a clear canister, but I'm a little wary of the UV, given my past experience with Jebo lights.

 

[RedDwarf]

Thanks for the link, now I only wish they would clone the eheim 2262.

 

[RODinCALIFORNIA]

lots of people over on aquariacentral are buying the sun sun canisters and loving them several threads and reviews on them there they are about 50.00 with shipping.

 

[klownh8er]

If you try it out, let us know. I'm thinking about it as a secondary filter.

 

[klownh8er]

Back to OP, I just bought one, hopefully it'll be here within the next week. Will do a mini-review.

 

[the_deeb]

Great - looking forward to your review.

 

[m1ste2tea]

Back to OP, I just bought one, hopefully it'll be here within the next week. Will do a mini-review.

did you get it yet?

I just purchased one as well, one of us is going to have to put up a good review of these things...

 

[longv]

how big is it compared to a FX5? dimensions listed seem kind of small

 

[klownh8er]

Bought it last friday, nothing in the mail yet...

 

[klownh8er]

Got it, will be writing a mini review shortly