Freedom Filter ...

Ice · 11-13-2006, 09:38 PM

I'd like to hear some opinions on this. I came across an advertisement in FAMA magazine for the All Flo Freedom Filter from this company :

www.freedomaquarium.com

It is officially approved by the Brooklyn Aquarium Society.

I'm almost considering getting this but not too sure at this point. Also, can this be used with 2 SEIO m620 powerheads as I planned on getting ?

harif87 · 11-13-2006, 09:53 PM

BAS represent baby

But the only way to test it out is to hear testimonials and the product looks fairly new for reviews. Maybe im wrong, hopefully someone has had a successful run with it.

Reefneck · 11-14-2006, 05:12 AM

I've seen it advertised before. Have yet to hear anything more on it. I know I would not trust something that makes so many claims. If it sounds too good to be true........

**Damon** · 11-14-2006, 06:59 AM

You read my mind Reefneck. Not saying it doesn't work. It might be a good skimmer and filter. I do have a hard time believing its an all in one that is effective in all aspects.

Ice · 11-14-2006, 08:41 AM

I did read the testamonials on their website. I'm interested in hearing from those who have used it. What got my attention is the carbon part in that freedom filter. Wondered about the impact involved with the corals.

harif87 · 11-14-2006, 11:36 AM

I posted a thread on www.manhattanreefs.com , which is a local reef "society" many of which are a part of the Brooklyn Aquarium Society. Here is a link to the thread so you could see what the guys say, first hand.

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/...om-filter.html

**Fishfirst** · 11-15-2006, 09:28 AM

I can say it doesn't work... I've seen these things in action... if thats what you could call it? The skimmer is sub par, the flow is not what it claims to be, and frankly its just a nitrate factory like all skilter filters. Frankly, our 120 gallon at the place I used to work at looked better with an old fasion wet dry filter and canister on it.

Ice · 11-15-2006, 01:13 PM

Well - that just about sums up my decision. I've decided not to pursue this product.

11-13-2006, 09:38 PM	#1
Ice Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 43 Posts: 532	Freedom Filter ... I'd like to hear some opinions on this. I came across an advertisement in FAMA magazine for the All Flo Freedom Filter from this company : www.freedomaquarium.com It is officially approved by the Brooklyn Aquarium Society. I'm almost considering getting this but not too sure at this point. Also, can this be used with 2 SEIO m620 powerheads as I planned on getting ?

11-13-2006, 09:53 PM	#2
harif87 Minor Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 996	BAS represent baby But the only way to test it out is to hear testimonials and the product looks fairly new for reviews. Maybe im wrong, hopefully someone has had a successful run with it. __________________ sorry for beating you senseless "The human torch was denied a bank loan"

11-14-2006, 05:12 AM	#3
Reefneck Senior Aquarist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Near a Coral Reef Age: 47 Posts: 1,351	I've seen it advertised before. Have yet to hear anything more on it. I know I would not trust something that makes so many claims. If it sounds too good to be true........ __________________ I wonder how much salt mix I would need to turn our in ground pool into a Reef.

11-14-2006, 06:59 AM	#4
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	You read my mind Reefneck. Not saying it doesn't work. It might be a good skimmer and filter. I do have a hard time believing its an all in one that is effective in all aspects. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

11-14-2006, 11:36 AM	#6
harif87 Minor Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 996	I posted a thread on www.manhattanreefs.com , which is a local reef "society" many of which are a part of the Brooklyn Aquarium Society. Here is a link to the thread so you could see what the guys say, first hand. http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/...om-filter.html __________________ sorry for beating you senseless "The human torch was denied a bank loan"

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11-14-2006, 08:41 AM	#5
Ice Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 43 Posts: 532	I did read the testamonials on their website. I'm interested in hearing from those who have used it. What got my attention is the carbon part in that freedom filter. Wondered about the impact involved with the corals.

11-15-2006, 09:28 AM	#7
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,546	I can say it doesn't work... I've seen these things in action... if thats what you could call it? The skimmer is sub par, the flow is not what it claims to be, and frankly its just a nitrate factory like all skilter filters. Frankly, our 120 gallon at the place I used to work at looked better with an old fasion wet dry filter and canister on it. __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

11-15-2006, 01:13 PM	#8
Ice Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 43 Posts: 532	Well - that just about sums up my decision. I've decided not to pursue this product.

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