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i think that actually sounds reasonable, with the corner over flows. persoanlly for canaster filter i would go with at least two of them my own leaning are to eheim, but i also like the marineland C series or the Sunsun clones of of them.
 
Thanks 67. After reading up for the last 2.5 hrs, I was thinking about the same choices you recommended...2 of the XP3's or 1 2260. I think that having 2 XP3's provide better flow options than the 2260. But I know Eheim quality...and when comparing the cost of both options...they're about the same. Hmmmmmm....how do you feel about only having 500 gph of flow in a 150...is tha enough? What about the 2262?
I have a 2262 on a 180,along with a 2180(overkill). So if you go with just 1,a 2262,or 2260 would get the job done IMO. You can always use your Koralia's to help with water movement if needed.
 
67, What do you use for filter media in the 2262...looks like I'm gonna have to spend at least an additional $100 to fill it up. Any recommendations?
 
I bought,

10L of Efisubstrat
5L of Ehfimech
5L of Ehfifix
2L of Ehfisynth

I have in it (approx) 8L of substrat,5L of mech,3L of fix,and 2L of synth.

I have heard of people just filling them up with Seachem Matrix,and then putting some Ehfifx and Synth on the top.

It kind of depends on what your stock is. A 2262 holds so much media,the combinations of what you can put in it are as big as the filter!

In case you don't know about KensFish, here is a link. This is where I got mine,and all that expensive media,
http://www.kensfish.com/index.html
 
Wow...great link 67...thanks. Hopefully the shipping isn't horrific. I was planning on using BigAls...they have free shipping on orders over $75.

That Seachem Matrix looks awesome...and affordable. I was considering using Bio-Bale, but this looks much better. I think I'll use 3l Mech, 3l Fix, 8l Matrix, then 1l Purigen and the rest floss or synth...or adjust mech and fix to fill the canister. You're right...the possibilities are endless.
 
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