Which canister brand to buy?

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I have a 10 gallon tank that's been running for years now. I'm finally upgrading to a 37 gallon tank for the health of my fish and to reduce maintenance a bit. This is the largest tank I can fit into the space of the old tank, but the only way it will fit is if I don't use a hanging filter off the back.
So I need a canister filter recommendation. Will a canister be "too much" for the 37 gal tank? What brand will be best? I looked at the Magnum and the Fluval at my local dealer. Advice please on make & model!
 
Eheim

Be sure to also consider the Eheim classic series. So quiet! Ought to last a long long time.

I have a very old 2213 that I really like, now that the new ones have an incorporated o-ring and baskets, I think they are even better.

I also have Eccos and a Pro and a Pro2 thermofilter and a Fluval 303. The new Classic seems to combine the setup of the 303 that I like, the baskets, with the durability of the Eheim. Eccos are great if you have trouble priming, but the handle thing is "fiddly", as the British say. The Pro and Pro2 hvae more features at a higher price, so IMO, the best value is the Classic.
 
I think a 2213 is a perfect filter for a tank of that size. The Classics don't have all the bells-n-whistles that the new tanks have, but they are rock solid dependable and an excellent value.

Jim
 
I just picked up a 2213 for a new 40gal breeder and found it very easy to work with... very quiet and comes with a spraybar and double tap valves. Too bad the new 40gal had a bad seal..back to the LFS it went...so I ordered a 66gal to replace it ;) Which means I'll probably have to get a large eheim canister down the road.
 
I dont know where you do your on lline shopping please provide us with your source. But at Fosters and Smith, the Ehiem 2227 (2213 is cancelled) cost $169.99 (without media and only 145 gph) . Fluval 304- $85.99 w/media and a 260gpa! Gotta do the math. and these prices are pretty much across the board.
 
Originally posted by Aquaskilz
I dont know where you do your on lline shopping please provide us with your source. But at Fosters and Smith, the Ehiem 2227 (2213 is cancelled) cost $169.99 (without media and only 145 gph) . Fluval 304- $85.99 w/media and a 260gpa! Gotta do the math. and these prices are pretty much across the board.
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I just checked drfoster's online and they have the 2213 for $75.99... bigalsonline.com has it for $69.99. So it is cheaper and will probably do just as good of a job as a fluval 304...or better. You can't compare the Eheim 2227 Wet/Dry system to any canister or HOB filter.

Another thing to remember is that flowrate really doesn't matter as much with canisters as it does for HOB filters. The amount of contact time with the media and media volume is what counts. The Eheim 2213 will filter every drop of water that gets sucked into the canister... none will bypass the media...making it extremely efficient.

I have both a fluval 304 and an eheim 2213...the 2213 is much more quiet and I love the double tap connectors. And since it is as cheap or cheaper than a fluval 304, I'd spend the money again on another Eheim without batting an eye.
 
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