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From: dalka@ihlpg.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Experience in raising Discus fish.
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Date: Mon, 30-Nov-87 12:14:30 EST
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Posted: Mon Nov 30 12:14:30 1987
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> I feed them basically formulated frozen beefheart at least 3 times a day
> with occasional supplement of live Tubiflex worms.  They seem to be
> healthy and happy where they are.  I change half of the water twice a
> week and hydro-clean the tank when I do.  Because of the frequent water
> changes, the tank appears rather cloudy.  I began to look for a filter
> that can clear the water and was recommended the Magnum 330.  I've also
> looked at the Eiheim (sp?).  They both seem to be good for my purpose.
> My question is: have you had any experience with these or any other 
> filters that would serve my purpose?
> 
changing half the water twice a week sounds like overkill to me and
in fact might be bad for the fish. Its very tramatic for a fish to be
given that much new water so often. I have a 55 gallon and I change
about 7 gallons every 2 weeks.

I have a hagel fluval 403 canister filter and used to have a magnum 330
I highly recommend a hagen fluval over the magnum. The hagen 203 or
303 are probably the same size as the magnum. They seem to cost more
but buy the time you buy all the extras on the magnum that you need
and come with the hagen they are the same or cheaper. The  hagens 
are better made, quieter and have fewer moving parts. I think the same
is true for the ehiems but have no direct expierience. I was told that 
replacement parts are harder to get for the ehiems and they seem to
cost more but I'm not sure.
made
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