Canister Filtration
- Thread starter dfringu
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Silent as can be. I'm just using the 1500 because we used to use it on a bigger tank (which isn't up anymore) but decided to give it to Oscar over his puny hang on filter. He seems to enjoy the extra flow in his tank 
The smaller version would certainly work for you. I believe they listed their tank size rating on the box so that should help you determine how big of a canister you need.
its funny because it quieter than the old hang on was a Whisper brand (not a bad filter when we used it, just too small)
The smaller version would certainly work for you. I believe they listed their tank size rating on the box so that should help you determine how big of a canister you need.its funny because it quieter than the old hang on was a Whisper brand (not a bad filter when we used it, just too small)
BettaFishMommy
finkids make me happy :-)
no matter what canister you choose, i'd be keeping the hob filter on the tank too. this way if one of the filters conks out, you aren't left with the equivalent of a huge fish bowl and rising ammonia levels. i always run two filters on any tank larger than 10 gallons.
i'm partial to the Rena XP series canisters, but that might just be because those are the only canisters i've owned. they work great, are quiet, easy to set up, and the square media baskets give you plenty of flex when it comes to using custom media (as opposed to what the filter manufacturer tries to sell you for too much money!).
i'm partial to the Rena XP series canisters, but that might just be because those are the only canisters i've owned. they work great, are quiet, easy to set up, and the square media baskets give you plenty of flex when it comes to using custom media (as opposed to what the filter manufacturer tries to sell you for too much money!).
A very good filter system IMO....EHEIM filters are very quiet, dependable and easy to maintain.