Which filter??

chunkylover817

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:)Hi, so its about time, im getting a new filter! Now im going to get around 300 dollars for a filter and i know there are different types of filters out there for 300, so my question is which filter should i get for my 55 gal, it has to be canister filter under 300$.ANy advise or opinions are appreciated!
 
Fluvals are kind of shaky, I've been hearing not so nice things about them, add to the fact that I really wouldn't trust a filter on e-bay. For $300, a Rena XP3 or Ehiem would make excellent filters. I've also heard good things about the Marineland H.O.T. Magnum 350 filters.

Eheim Classic http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3579+3603&pcatid=3603

Marinland C series
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3579+16744&pcatid=16744

Rena Filstars XP series
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3579+3602&pcatid=3602


Really their are many opinions on this topic, I'm just telling you what people are going to suggest.
 
I would suggest you get an Eheim Pro II 2026. About $230 bucks with media.
 
ya the eheim pro rocks
 
Rena XP3, Eheim 2026 or Marineland 360 are all good choices for your 55g. "T"
 
I had a similar search for filters. I went with the Rena XP3. It was the best choice I made. That's my $0.02.
 
how about you take $15 to go get a used 20g long, $20 in glass baffles, $5 for some silicone, $20 for some PVC to make an overflow and return, $20 for some media and $40~$50 for a mag5 or a QU2200 and put together a sump then spend the remaining $140 on some nice plants.
 
Another vote for the Filstar XP3 (though Eheim is a good choice, too). :thm:
 
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