Fluval 3 Plus Underwater Filter - Aquarium Advice

imahawki · 11-09-2005, 01:12 PM

Is the Fluval 3 Plus Underwater Filter an appropriate filter for my 35 gallon hex? I dont want a [acronym:53f60b932f="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:53f60b932f] filter because I want the absolute minimum noise.

**Fishyfanatic** · 11-09-2005, 01:29 PM

I'm not farmiliar with the underwater filters. To be honest, I've never seen them in use before except in terraniums. Have you considered a canister? They are silent. But you would see the hoses behind the tank. Then again, you'll see the cord anyway from the filter and heater. In regards to canisters, appropriate ones would be the Rena XP1, Fluval 204 (or 304, depending on the type of fish kept), Eheim 2213, or Cascade 700.

imahawki · 11-09-2005, 06:49 PM

Canister seems a bit more expensive. From looking at the underwater ones, it doesnt APPEAR they are for terreriums only but that's why I'm asking. Any other opinions?

11-09-2005, 01:12 PM	#1
imahawki Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 77	Fluval 3 Plus Underwater Filter Is the Fluval 3 Plus Underwater Filter an appropriate filter for my 35 gallon hex? I dont want a [acronym:53f60b932f="Hang On Back"]HOB[/acronym:53f60b932f] filter because I want the absolute minimum noise.

11-09-2005, 01:29 PM	#2
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,251 Images: 15	I'm not farmiliar with the underwater filters. To be honest, I've never seen them in use before except in terraniums. Have you considered a canister? They are silent. But you would see the hoses behind the tank. Then again, you'll see the cord anyway from the filter and heater. In regards to canisters, appropriate ones would be the Rena XP1, Fluval 204 (or 304, depending on the type of fish kept), Eheim 2213, or Cascade 700. __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

11-09-2005, 06:49 PM	#3
imahawki Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 77	Canister seems a bit more expensive. From looking at the underwater ones, it doesnt APPEAR they are for terreriums only but that's why I'm asking. Any other opinions? __________________ Planted 35 Gallon Hex Freshwater Fish - (4) Rosy Tetras, (5) Zebra Danios, (4) Platies, (3) Rainbows, (5) Albino Cories, (2) Ottos Plants - Micro Swords, (2) Rotala, (2) Camboba Light - 40w (~1.1 [acronym:9cfbb037bb="Watts Per Gallon"]wpg[/acronym:9cfbb037bb]) [acronym:9cfbb037bb="Carbon dioxide"]CO2[/acronym:9cfbb037bb] - [acronym:9cfbb037bb="Do it yourself"]DIY[/acronym:9cfbb037bb] generator with Hagen diffusor

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