So I've done some looking and it looks like the EHEIM is the best bet! Other than my LFS is there a good place to buy one as far as price goes? I am not really keen on the idea of buying used filters.
canister filter question
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no problem with mixing a canister and HOB filter together, most people don't use UGF any more. also you should be good with an ehiem good solid filters that last a bloody long time.
I have a 50 gallon and there are two EHEIMs I'm looking at. The 2215 is for 92 and the 2217 is for I think 92-159. I am currently using a HOB 30-50 could I keep the HOB and add the smaller EHEIM and be ok? I am not going to overload the tank but do want to have a full family in there!
Good choice. There are a number of on-line sites that are trustworthy.http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3579+3580+3603&pcatid=3603
http://www.petsolutions.com/Ehiem-Plus-Series-Filters+I20622139+C101811.aspx
http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp17290/si1382920/cl0/eheimfilter2217pluskit
Yes you can have a mixed multi-filter setup. Keep in mind you have a different turnover rate for HOB's. Ideally your target is 8/10 times per hour. At present, your HOB is on the small side but combined with the new Eheim you should be OK. Later you can upgrade the HOB to maybe an AC 110 or Emperor 400 so that either filter can maintain the tank in case of failure. T"
Cheapest place I can find plus has a good rep as far as I know.
http://www.kensfish.com/eheimcanisterfilters.html
http://www.kensfish.com/eheimcanisterfilters.html
