I am looking to buy a canister filter for my 50 gallon. I have been told it's good to use a filter for almost double you tank volume. I was looking at an EHEIM 2215. Does anybody have any feedback on the best for your buck? I know it's going to be pricey but figure it's worth it I mean a couple dead fish and it's paid for! Do's and don't advice would be helpful here!
Thank you!!
I read about the xp3 and people seem to really like it! Thanks! What is the general rule when it comes to filters? Is it supposed to be like double your tank?
yeah that rule really diesnt apply to canisters but i would anyway... i use a rena xp3 on my 75 gallon along with an emperor 400 hob but i'd rather over filter than under
Angels are kinda tricky to start out with. They are somewhat sensitive to water quality issues. You'll have to be diligent with maint. & W/C's but it can be done.
The filter (heart of your system) is very important. Roughly, you wanna choose a 'can' that's able to turnover the entire volume of your tank about 4 times in an hour. Of course that's ideal but not always possible right off. In your case, 50/55g, (target turnover rate about 220gph), you've got a number of quality filters to choose from. Rena XP3, Marineland 360, Cascade 1200, Fluval 405 & Eheim 2217, 2026. Yes, all these filters are rated for tanks larger than yours. If budget allows, you wanna try to pick one that's larger to achieve the turnover objective & then some. You can also achieve the objective w/ a multi-filter setup. The question of which is best is eternal & subjective. Some swear by one & trash all others. Respectfully, the Eheim products are judged top of the line for most hobbyist followed by the above brands in varying order depending on who you ask. Choose what your budget will allow & you should do fine with any of the above. "T"
PS: note the mfgr. posted gpr ratings for filters are measured kinda bogusly. (no media) Figure about 70% of the posted rate depending on media used & packing. "T"
"T" thanks I'll have to do some research and find out some more about those different filters. As far as a multifilter tank is it ok to use a hanging filter and a canister? And are there such things as under gravel filters?
Angels are kinda tricky to start out with. They are somewhat sensitive to water quality issues. You'll have to be diligent with maint. & W/C's but it can be done. 