canister or hob

[hockeydude15]

if i get a hob filter it will be AC 500 for my 55 gal tank. But i have been looking at the fluval canister filter. If i was to get it what else would i need?? do u need a sump or a powerhead??

 

[shawmutt]

The canister filter would be all you would need to buy. It comes with all the plumbing accessories.

 

[hockeydude15]

cool

so can a rena canister take care of all my filtration or should i have an hob also

 

[shawmutt]

That would depend on your needs. You want a gph rating 6-10 times the volume of water in the tank (330-550 gph). I would probably use both if I had a tank 55 gallons or bigger, but I have a tank of African Cichlids. Right now I have a just have a little filstar xp1 on my 30 gallon, and it's great.

 

[oscarbreeder]

Go with the Fluval they are great filters.
Quiet,easy to clean and hold tons of media.

 

[TankGirl]

I am running an XP3 on my 55 with fabulous results. That would be all you needed.