I had previously asked about a filter for a 30 gallon tank, but I think I will be upgrading to a 40 gallon tank. If I can, then should I get an XP3 or and XP2? If I can not get the XP3 or XP2, then what filter(s) should I get?
40 Gallon Filter
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I like the Eheims. Actually I love the Eheims. They are the best filters on the market but tend to be a bit pricey. If you can afford it that is the way I would go. They are dead silent in their operation and run flawlessly for years. Their performance is outstanding and can not be beat.
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On my 38g I use an AquaClear 110 (500 GPH). It keeps the tank very clean even with some big messy fish in it. My experience with filters is very limited, though.
I use Rena XP's on all of my tanks, and anything under 50 gallons get a single XP2, which gets cleaned, at the longest interval, about quarterly. Make sure if you get it from petsmart, you print out the online coupon, it should be 89, instead of 120 or 130 or however much it is in the store.
If you can afford to give up an organ and possibly a limb, buy an Eheim, because they are the most efficient and reliable, and most expensive filters on the market, but as far as bang for the buck, I don't think anything compares to Rena cannisters.
Cannisters really are the way to go.
If you can't afford a cannister, I've always had problems with the impellors of Penguin filters becoming very loud in tanks with a sand substrate, so have since switched to aquaclear and like them a lot more.
Remember, Bio wheels are nice, but not "necesary" equipment by any means, and are to loud for me to want to deal with.
Some people like the trickle sound of water.. I hate it.
If you can afford to give up an organ and possibly a limb, buy an Eheim, because they are the most efficient and reliable, and most expensive filters on the market, but as far as bang for the buck, I don't think anything compares to Rena cannisters.
Cannisters really are the way to go.
If you can't afford a cannister, I've always had problems with the impellors of Penguin filters becoming very loud in tanks with a sand substrate, so have since switched to aquaclear and like them a lot more.
Remember, Bio wheels are nice, but not "necesary" equipment by any means, and are to loud for me to want to deal with.
Some people like the trickle sound of water.. I hate it.
I think an XP2 would be great for a 40.
I love the Rena's. if not, an Aquaclear is the way to go.
eheims are good but expensive, and at least in the case of the 2215, the rena XP was superior to my 2215 in every way..except it didn't say 'eheim' on it lol
now, if you are comparing much more expensive eheims with the rena's, then no doubt they are better..but much more expensive..
I love the Rena's. if not, an Aquaclear is the way to go.
eheims are good but expensive, and at least in the case of the 2215, the rena XP was superior to my 2215 in every way..except it didn't say 'eheim' on it lol
now, if you are comparing much more expensive eheims with the rena's, then no doubt they are better..but much more expensive..
