any decent canister filters for a 45 gallon? under $100
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Take a look at the RENA Filstar XP filter line. Heres a link: http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/product.xml?product_id=22037;category_id=1711;pcid1=2885;pcid2=
These filters are very nice. Quite and effective.
These filters are very nice. Quite and effective.
Petsmart.com; Eheim 2213 for $65 and 2215 for $93; free shipping right now for orders over $40. I have the 2213 on a 46g tank; really happy with it, but going to get a 2nd one; seems like you can never overfilter. If you don't want to go the dual filter route, would recommend the 2215 for your tank.
I got a Fluval 304 for around 79.99 a month ago - My local Petsmart matches prices if you print off the other sheet and bring it in. In store it was 179.99!! No joke! saved over half! It is really quiet - and seems to work well.
Also try:
http://www.thatpetplace.com/Product.../Fish+Supplies+Canister+Filters/Shopay00.aspx
Good luck
Also try:
http://www.thatpetplace.com/Product.../Fish+Supplies+Canister+Filters/Shopay00.aspx
Good luck
We purchased an Eheim Pro II model 2222 from Big Als for $109.00 That's just a tad more than you want to spend but after alot of research I came to the conclusion that the convenience of having quick disconnect tubing and filter media in easily removable baskets was worth the small extra up-front costs. It will make filter maintenance a quick, simple and tidy operation.
People will tell you the Eheims are quiet...that's an understatement. I'm not exaggerating when I tell you that my Ebo-Jager heater makes more noise (when its running) than my filter...and that's VERY little noise. If the water wasn't making ripples on the surface I'm not sure I could tell if the filter was on...
FWIW...
People will tell you the Eheims are quiet...that's an understatement. I'm not exaggerating when I tell you that my Ebo-Jager heater makes more noise (when its running) than my filter...and that's VERY little noise. If the water wasn't making ripples on the surface I'm not sure I could tell if the filter was on...
FWIW...
Filstar XP-1. Go to petsmart.com and print out the page with the pics and prices. They will match it. I paid $61.99 for mine. The store price was around $109.
If you decide to do this, the manager will probably argue with you about the fact the sku #'s on the "in store" xp-1 won't match the websites xp-1. This is because Rena is including free ceramic bio-rings on the newest batch of xp-1's. The website hasn't made the correction yet. If the mgr still claims the products are different, DEMAND the he/she call the # for the website. They will tell him that it is in fact the same and you will save around $50.
IMO you won't find a better filter for the $.
If you decide to do this, the manager will probably argue with you about the fact the sku #'s on the "in store" xp-1 won't match the websites xp-1. This is because Rena is including free ceramic bio-rings on the newest batch of xp-1's. The website hasn't made the correction yet. If the mgr still claims the products are different, DEMAND the he/she call the # for the website. They will tell him that it is in fact the same and you will save around $50.
IMO you won't find a better filter for the $.