canister filters

[fishdud]

Hey guys, it's been a while. Just a quick question about canister filters, which are the best cheap ones? Im ready to upgrade from hob.

 

[RussellC]

I have a Marineland canister filter myself and am generally happy with it. It is the only canister I have so I can't compare it to anything.

Based on what I've read about them, you can't go terribly wrong with any of the major brands out there -- so I'd just based the decision on the balance of features and cost.

Best!

 

[fishdud]

Anyone know anything about Those aqua tops or aqua sun's? Something like that, they range around $50 on eBay.

 

[Sharkbait54]

Anyone know anything about Those aqua tops or aqua sun's? Something like that, they range around $50 on eBay.

Pretty much a cheap off brand and yet I've heard nothing but good things about them. I'm getting one when I start up my cichlid tank.

 

[fishdud]

Pretty much a cheap off brand and yet I've heard nothing but good things about them. I'm getting one when I start up my cichlid tank.

Same here. I heard it's a ripoff of some other branded but seen and read good reviews about em. I think only thing bad is that they don't come with the media.

 

[BillD]

keep in mind that if you are switching from an HOB that you clean regularly, and is doing the job, to a cannister, where you are storing crap for long periods, it isn't an upgrade.

 

[fishdud]

But don't canisters hold more media, require less maintenance and do a better job at keeping the tank clean than hob? If so, then that's an upgrade to me.

 

[Sharkbait54]

Once you have a canister you'll never go back. I clean my canister every month, and i clean my HOB every month same thing. But the canister cleans 70% better and faster.

 

[awilson133]

Yeah I think canisters are great. I own a fluval 406 on my 75g its amazing