10g LR nano - canister or power filter?

[Nuclear Queen]

In a 10g wLR fish&invertebrate tank, which would be better: a 3 stage 265GPH canister filter or a 400GPH HOB power filter? I'm really conflicted because I know the canister would support a lot of biofiltration, but the power filter would go through almost double the water.

 

[Nuclear Queen]

Anyone?
I would really appreciate some insight!

 

[carey]

I happen to like canisters, if only for the neatness and volume. The hang on will make noise and cant have as much filter media as the canister would i think.

 

[Nuclear Queen]

I happen to like canisters, if only for the neatness and volume. The hang on will make noise and cant have as much filter media as the canister would i think.

Good points! Would the canister rattle around on its lil feet? That'd drive my crazy, especially if it echoed around in the cabinet.

 

[carey]

None of my canister filters had little legs, but you can always place it on a washcloth or something if it does rattle.

 

[bshenanagins]

Yeah I second placing a small towel underneath, my 304 is dead silent. Canisters are the way to go hands down. HOBs are convenient but not as good as a canister IMO

 

[Nuclear Queen]

Yeah I second placing a small towel underneath, my 304 is dead silent. Canisters are the way to go hands down. HOBs are convenient but not as good as a canister IMO

Awesome, thanks! Canister definitely sounds better.

 

[Spankege]

Most of the time you get more water volume through a canister. Unless you have the fluval aqua clear. Those things can do some high amounts of water. Check out the specs compared to a fluval canister of the same tank size.

 

[Spankege]

One more thought if your going canister it's probably cheaper to build a sump, that way you'll have more volume and better filtration.