Eheim Classic 2217 or Rena XP3?

[brandonv26]

Which of these would be best on a 55 gallon mbuna African cichlid tank and why?

 

[mohican]

IMO, there is no cut and dry answer. I love my xp3. It's easy to service and has great capacity. I believe eheim will ne the same. They're classic, timeless filters which makes them great. I really think its going to be a matter of bells and whistles here. XP3 has a single lever which shuts off water and removal (plus multiple options for output of water-spraybar or stream) vs eheim has separate disconnects I believe. It's gonna be a matter of what u think u might like better.

 

[chew valley]

Both great filters but I think Eheim are the best. I have one, very quiet.

 

[Borderlesscott]

Eheim all the way.