AquaClear 50 or Penguin 200

[meili.harrison]

I was wondering which is better for a 29 gal tank. I'm going to have one of these as my main filter and a whisper 60 as back up. I do not own any of these but if given a choice of only between the 2, which would you go with?

 

[a&j_tanks]

i use bio wheel 200's on every tank

a am also in the market for a a mrineland 220...

 

[BoredAgain]

I own both, go with the AC50.

 

[Reddog80p]

I'm partial to AC's.

 

[Hooked Newbie]

I own both, go with the AC50.

:iagree:

 

[jpappy789]

I have both an AC and a penguin bio-wheel on my 55...go with the AC.

 

[noodles62]

I have 2 penguin 200's on a 30G... what is the benefit of the AC that I am missing out on?

 

[Hooked Newbie]

I have 2 penguin 200's on a 30G... what is the benefit of the AC that I am missing out on?

IMO. Overall reliability, quality, and flexibility. I run one Penguin because it was my first filter and still works, but I have an XP2 on the same tank. I also have a couple Top fins running, but for ease and flexibility the ACs have it. I've heard good things about the new Aqueon line, but have no experience with them.

 

[noodles62]

hmph! I will have to give them a try when I get me next tank (or lose one of my current filters!)

 

[Radar]

I bought a AC 70 to replace a old Aqua Tech I had.I liked it so well I bought a AC 50 to put on my 29 gal.