ooibhuskyoo

Hey Guys!

I just came across a Jebo Bio-Filter 508. Says it's good for up to a 65 gallon tank. Anyone have any good things or bad for that matter about this brand? I was just wondering because it's so much cheaper compared to other brand filters!

Thanks! =)

pepetj

I have some Jebo filters (models 502, 505) and happen to gave my nephew a 508 for his 30gal tank on his birthday a couple of weeks ago. Yes they are way cheaper but they do work fairly well.

My problems with them: The top cover of the 505 fall into the floor and broke into two pieces (solved this with clear epoxy). The 502 intake gets clogged too easily.

I use them as back-up/complimentary units: The 502 is in a 10 gal where I have a Hydro Sponge-IV as main unit (juveniles of Convicts and Kenyi). The 505 is in a 45gal where a Plo Clear Aquatic Systems mod75 Wet/Dry sump filter is the main unit (to aid in mechanical filtration).

They do their work, just a bit fragile. I use AquaClear filter media with them with no problems. I do suspect that their actual flow rate might be somewhat less than rated, but my readings (steady ammonia and nitrites at zero, nitrates around 10ppm) confirm they work fairly well.

Pepe
Santo Domingo

ooibhuskyoo

Sweet thanks! I'll be sure to be careful when using it then. I might just update the filter after a while if I see it not working as well.

I am using the 508 with a 40 gallon tank so I think I should be good