Sera uvc 1200- anyone here familiar?

[Dloks]

Good to know. I might go for this filter on the means that I have an opportunity to get it for much cheaper than an fx6. Some of the products I have used so far of theirs have been good.

Matt, sera makes wonderful bio media. One of the best in the market. SeraSiporax. Tried and true I’ve used it in most of my tank. As far as filtration goes. I’d rather get a FX-6. Never used their filter but I’ve seen and examined it in person. Plastic feels cheap, has a lot of bells and whistles, but you know, the more they add is cover up what they lack

 

[Matteus]

Thanks for the feedback. It sucks that the only person I know who is actually running it is also the one who I would be buying it from. Lol.

Jury is still out for me.

 

[Tobiassorensen]

Good to know. I might go for this filter on the means that I have an opportunity to get it for much cheaper than an fx6. Some of the products I have used so far of theirs have been good.

IME sera makes some qualitystuff for sure. But never used their cannisters. As i said im in love with eheim 2260. They are so versatile and are workhorses.

 

[Galantspeedz]

never used sera before but i see many sera products in almost all my lfs... and it's not cheap

i know some guys recommend their bio filter sera siporax

 

[esoxlucius]

I've never heard of the name, let alone any of their stuff. But a quick Google search shows they've got their name on loads of aquarium related products.

I'm not a cannister guy but I was always led to believe that fluval and eheim have pretty much got that market covered. You say these filters are around the same price point. That would be a pretty big hit to the pocket if they turned out to be inferior.

If you do pull the trigger though and give them a go make sure you do a proper unboxing thread and then add to the thread every once in a while giving your feedback on performance etc.

 

[Galantspeedz]

oh and the sunsun uvb canister filter looks very similar to this sera filter

and if you have a uv light, do change the bulb every 3-6 months and do not look at exposed uv light, you can go blind

 

[Nove Sedici]

Have you heard of sera as a brand name?
The people I know around here are saying it is top notch. Even better than Eheim or fluval.

I have definately heard of Sera as a brand name, over here it's much bigger than Fluval for all kind of aquarium stuff and fish food. I've got no experience with Sera filters, but they probably will be good.

I have no experience with Fluval filters as well, is the FX6 a really good one? I'm using or did use Eheim, Oase and Sun Sun (Sun Sun is a cheap ass filter ;-))

 

[Nove Sedici]

Just found an fx6 for 200 so I may grab that instead. Just wondering if anyone in holland has heard of it or used it.

Sera is not from Holland, it's a German brand. Don't compare "zem zjermans" with us Dutchies ;-)

 

[Matteus]

Haha. Thanks nove. I was a bit mixed up on that note because the supplier is out of Holland. I do see on it that it’s made in Germany though.

I actually saw the filter in person today. I might be able to swing a knarly deal on it. I think I will give it a go.

 

[Galantspeedz]

Haha. Thanks nove. I was a bit mixed up on that note because the supplier is out of Holland. I do see on it that it’s made in Germany though.

I actually saw the filter in person today. I might be able to swing a knarly deal on it. I think I will give it a go.

you may want to check how much does a spare bulb cost before considering to change... it's a recurring cost