Which canister filter do you guys recommend? 55 GALLONS - Aquarium Advice

swanandmokashi · 12-11-2006, 05:53 PM

Which canister filter do you guys recommend for a 55 GALLONS?

jamesrm · 12-11-2006, 06:04 PM

Rena XP 2 or XP 3.

The XP 2 would be plenty of filter, but for the small extra cost of the 3, you get another media basket, which can come in quiet handy sometimes.

The Rena is really easy to set up, works great and is totally silent.

I have had Fluvals and Magnums, and this is by far my favorite so far.

kaz · 12-11-2006, 06:10 PM

TomK2 · 12-11-2006, 06:34 PM

I have been happy with my Fluvals, prefer them over the Magnum filters, never tried the Rena or Eheim's. Inline heaters are great with canister filters!

drobertson · 12-11-2006, 06:36 PM

I like the Rena XP2 or 3. Quite and easy to operate

Shelby_Tempo_GT · 12-11-2006, 06:41 PM

JustOneMore20 · 12-11-2006, 08:16 PM

I am very happy with the XP3s on each of my 55g tanks. They are excellent.

Esra · 12-11-2006, 08:18 PM

I use a Fluval 404.

Very quiet, easy to maintain and lots of variation in media choices.

I get very good water flow from this unit, much better than the Aqua One unit i use aswell.

Lonewolfblue · 12-11-2006, 08:20 PM

**Fishyfanatic** · 12-11-2006, 08:29 PM

I use a Cascade 1000 and love it.

12-11-2006, 05:53 PM	#1
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12-11-2006, 06:10 PM	#3
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12-11-2006, 06:34 PM	#4
TomK2 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glen Ellyn, IL Posts: 1,953 Images: 2	I have been happy with my Fluvals, prefer them over the Magnum filters, never tried the Rena or Eheim's. Inline heaters are great with canister filters! __________________ Tom's Tank - The web's best (only?) Motorcycling, trap shootin', aquarium site - IS BACK! With a new url. Oceanic 55+,two Fluval 404's,In-line 300W heater,Moderately planted with Polyvinylus Chloridus sp.=the only plants that last in my tank

12-11-2006, 06:36 PM	#5
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12-11-2006, 06:04 PM	#2
jamesrm Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 211	Rena XP 2 or XP 3. The XP 2 would be plenty of filter, but for the small extra cost of the 3, you get another media basket, which can come in quiet handy sometimes. The Rena is really easy to set up, works great and is totally silent. I have had Fluvals and Magnums, and this is by far my favorite so far.

12-11-2006, 06:41 PM	#6
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12-11-2006, 08:18 PM	#8
Esra Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 263	I use a Fluval 404. Very quiet, easy to maintain and lots of variation in media choices. I get very good water flow from this unit, much better than the Aqua One unit i use aswell.

12-11-2006, 08:29 PM	#10
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