For my 125 gal, I am thinking of spending the $120-150 on eBay to get a Rena Filstar XP4 or XP3. New or gently used.
Actually this other one looks good for $95, rated up to 180 gal, it's a knock off brand, but they claim it's as good as Eheim.
I'd rather not spend over $165 especially if it's "cash" (I sometimes find people to trade which helps), but want something quiet and effective obviously.
I am not even positive if canister is the way I want to go? But I think so. I read a little on making a sump from another tank, but I think that's too much work for me to handle, and it would cost me to get the overflow and tank and everything.
And I know about searching craigslist for a used one, but it's hard to find someone selling the size you need during the week(s) you need it, lol.
I did find someone who is offering a canister rated up to 100 gallons for $50 that cost him $100. Depending on the brand, etc, might be worth buying, but then it's stupid if I have to go spend $70-$85 on another canister filter.
If it matters, I plan to use only super filtered water (7 stage RO/DI/UV) in my aquarium.
Any input? Thanks.
Actually this other one looks good for $95, rated up to 180 gal, it's a knock off brand, but they claim it's as good as Eheim.
I'd rather not spend over $165 especially if it's "cash" (I sometimes find people to trade which helps), but want something quiet and effective obviously.
I am not even positive if canister is the way I want to go? But I think so. I read a little on making a sump from another tank, but I think that's too much work for me to handle, and it would cost me to get the overflow and tank and everything.
And I know about searching craigslist for a used one, but it's hard to find someone selling the size you need during the week(s) you need it, lol.
I did find someone who is offering a canister rated up to 100 gallons for $50 that cost him $100. Depending on the brand, etc, might be worth buying, but then it's stupid if I have to go spend $70-$85 on another canister filter.
If it matters, I plan to use only super filtered water (7 stage RO/DI/UV) in my aquarium.
Any input? Thanks.
