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GEV83

GEV83

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Hi I wanted to get everyones opinion on which filter they think is better the Aquaclear power filter or the whisper power filter. Im goint to need a new filter soon the one I have is a bit old and the pipe is broken. I know theres replacements but would rather just get a new one. What do you think is better and what are the pros and cons of both of these??? Thanks Alot.
 
As for me, Aquaclear is the choice. I ran a whisper in the past then bought an AC and never looked back. On my 125g I run two AC 500, Eheim 2217 and a fluval 304 cannister. On my 60g I run a AC 500 and Eheim 2217 cannister. Probably could drop my cannisters on my tanks but I like alot of filtration.
 
Well I like oth filters none have given me troubles til now. I have one tank where the power goes out if theres to many things running. Well AC shoot out all the water and when power is restored have a chance of burning out but they are more powerful and less expensive. But I like the whisper because it will keep running when power is restore it doesnt shoot everything in the tank but its cost more and isnt as powerful so if you were in my situation what would you go with. Its are circuit braker that is messed up need to get it fixed soon but its been put of several times so what would you go with.
 
But hows the price and how noisy are they both tanks I have are in my room so cant have nothing noisy also I got cockatiels and they have a high tendency of getting night frights so cant have nothing really noisy.
 
Just about any filter is better than a Whisper. IMHO.

Aquaclears are one of the filters that tend to be quite popular. The plusses are their affordability, the sponge media that lasts more or less forever and their high flow rate. The downsides include reports of the lids rattling, difficulty starting after power outages/water changes and the fact that the motor and the filter well are two separate pieces, making leaks possible at the o-ring seal.

You could do much worse than Aquaclear... like Whisper, for example!
 
bah, AC's are way overated.

They aren't that great a filter, and they are kinda noisy. Go with an eheim liberty...they are awesome.....great power, silent, and very easy to maintain.

Caleb
 
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