Switching to water!

[dsmalex97]

Yeah, my stores didn't have anything worth while either...

@Jcal I didn't open the canister of the 501 because I had to return it, but the 511 has three chambers. Two sponge chambers, and one for the carbon/biomax.

[Jcal]

Well i think i found a good ramp:

Shop Arkal 24" Brown Poly Splash Block at Lowes.com

The splash blocks are plastic and less than 7 bucks. I am going to get a couple tomorrow and stick them int he tank
What do you guys think?

[dsmalex97]

Well i think i found a good ramp:

Shop Arkal 24" Brown Poly Splash Block at Lowes.com

The splash blocks are plastic and less than 7 bucks. I am going to get a couple tomorrow and stick them int he tank
What do you guys think?

Good find man!

Please post pictures of how you go about using it!!

Also, I want to add a little to this thread on the Zoo Med 511 External Canister Filter...This thing just doesn't cut it. I'm not sure how that 501 is working out for you, and if the filtration is different. But this thing is garbage. I just went out and purchased the Fluval 205. I had it on for maybe all of 10 minutes so far, and it already clearing the water up lol. I'm taking the 511 back tomorrow. Seems like a beastly filter :]

[Sublime]

Agreed. That is a great find; I'll keep my eye out for a more short with more width splash blocks.

Good to know guys about the Zoo Med filteration - I'll be sure to remember that when I buy supplies.

[dsmalex97]

Agreed. That is a great find; I'll keep my eye out for a more short with more width splash blocks.

Good to know guys about the Zoo Med filteration - I'll be sure to remember that when I buy supplies.

Yeah man, steer clear of them they're garbage...I never tried the 501, but I can't imagine it being better being that it's smaller. I think the filtration system is just flawed, and it's not forced through each stage the way it should. Otherwise I think they would have a good product. It was quiet, and to me the quality was decent, but just didn't perform. The fluval I just picked up though is Bad A!! The water really is crystal clear, and talk about quiet! Really great product. Just a little pricey. Luckily my g/f brother works at the petsmart by me, and he hooked me up with 30% off!! I complained the box was all beat up and got another 15%!! All in all I am happy with this filter :]