Filstar vs Eheim Canister filters

I would go with option #1 as well, I don't like the HOT Magnum and the Eheim 2026 would defintely be overkill on a 20 gallon. Option #1 with the the XP1 would be the easiest to service and would be the least expensive. I would personaaly go with the Eheim 2213 with that option because Eheims are such high quality, but since you want ease of maintenance and good quality, the better choice overall would be option #1 with the XP1.
Also stick with the AC300 as opposed to the AC200 since it gives you more room to upgrade and it will fit over the rim of more large tanks. An AC200 will not fit over the rim of my 40 gallon Hagen tank.
 
I have a 2213 classic on a planted 20gal freshwater and I love it. I haven't touched it for nearly 4 months. The new ones with trays and quick shutoffs sound even better.
good luck
:)
 
BTW, the 2213 doesn't really look like that, the housing was made colorless just for demonstration purposes. It is dark green and clear.

I had a bit of a time setting up my 2213 a few weeks ago; it was my first canister filter and I'm not mechanically inclined at all. Anyway, after you set it up and get it going, turn it upside down. If you see bubbles, it is not done priming. Wiggle and tilt it back and forth and everyways until you get the bubbles out and it's not making any more noise. Then you're in business...
 
AC300 is way TOO MUCH CURRENT for a 20 gallon tank. Worse
if you are getting a second filter on top of the AC300.

I tried a Penguin 330 on a 20 gallon tank...The poor fish
were FIGHTING too swim in the tank. Even the active giant
danios were struggling.

The XP1 should be enough for the 20 gallon tank. If you get a
larger tank in the future.....keep the XP1 and then add a second filter for coverage on both ends of the larger tank.

Maybe a single XP2 is needed if you have messy fish like goldfish
and cichlids.
 
thanks for the input everyone.
keep it coming!!

i'm out of town til tues, so I'll have to do more investigating then.

I guess the AC300 is out then, for sure. now its just a matter of deciding btwn the XP1 and 2213...

I'll probably order the AC200 unless anyone has a better suggestion.

you guys have been an enormous help, thanks, really
 
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