My birthday is coming up, and I think I'm in the market for a new filter for my tank. It's been a while since I've shopped for a filter. I got my used HOB with my used tank- it was a good deal and thought to be broken. It works fine, but I'm looking for something quieter. In the past I've used an Eheim 2217 and I am looking at getting another one, but I decided to get some fellow fish keepers' advice before I request one for my birthday present.
A little bit about my tank:
55 gallon tank
African cichlid setup (Mbuna)- only have 6 fish in there, but plan on increasing that soon as well.
current filter is an unknown HOB, looks to be pretty old and I can't find a brand name anywhere on it!
Sandy substrate with a lot of rocks for the affectionately named "Blues"
Not sure what else you would need to know.. If I missed something, feel free to ask! Oh, I am very partial to external/canister filters. I want something reasonably priced, nothing that will make me go and honestly, I will consider "cheaper is better" products if they have good reviews. All I need is something that will adequately filter my tank and do so quietly. Hubby is going crazy with the waterfall noise, so that is why I'm leaning towards a canister filter, but I'm open to all suggestions!
TIA
A little bit about my tank:
55 gallon tank
African cichlid setup (Mbuna)- only have 6 fish in there, but plan on increasing that soon as well.
current filter is an unknown HOB, looks to be pretty old and I can't find a brand name anywhere on it!
Sandy substrate with a lot of rocks for the affectionately named "Blues"
Not sure what else you would need to know.. If I missed something, feel free to ask! Oh, I am very partial to external/canister filters. I want something reasonably priced, nothing that will make me go and honestly, I will consider "cheaper is better" products if they have good reviews. All I need is something that will adequately filter my tank and do so quietly. Hubby is going crazy with the waterfall noise, so that is why I'm leaning towards a canister filter, but I'm open to all suggestions!
TIA