Opinions needed on best canister filter under $80 - Aquarium Advice

Ketso · 02-05-2007, 12:11 PM

I am in the process of putting together my very first tank. A 55 gallon community freshwater with live plants and low to mid lighting. I have decided on my fish and a few of the plants and am now looking at filtration.

I have been advised that a canister filter would be good for my situation. However, I don't have the budget for a high dollar Eheim unit. therefore, I am here asking you. What is the best canister filter for under $80? I realize that this is based very much on opinions. But opinions is all I can base this decision on really.

Here are links to the 4 in the poll above (all at Big Als):
Penn Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter
Aquarium Pharmaceuticals RENA Filstar XP 2 Canister Filter
Marineland H.O.T. Magnum - 250 G.P.H.
Marineland Magnum 350 Micron Filter

If you know of another, by all means, let me know. I need to come to some sort of conclusion on a filter fairly soon.

Thanks for any and all input!

JDogg · 02-05-2007, 12:30 PM

Eheim

Ketso · 02-05-2007, 12:59 PM

I would be interested in an Ehiem. Just show me one under $80.

neilanh · 02-05-2007, 01:59 PM

I have the Filstar XP3 and am highly impressed with it. I have heard the same stories about the XP2. I think, however, if you could get the extra $20 and get the XP3 you would be much happier on that 55. I'm running mine on a 46.

piranha · 02-06-2007, 09:20 PM

Get the Eheim clone - Odyssea CFS-4 ( formerly Jebo 82

. It has all the features of the Eheim pro 2026 and IMO performs just as well. I've got mine 2 years now without any problems. I paid $39.99 new at superfishstore.com Eheim fans think there is nothing like an Eheim. Get an Odyssea and see why Eheim is overpriced. It's a 4 stage filter with all media included,push-primer,no-bypass feature. Few have said they only wished the shutoff valves on the Jebo swiveled like Eheim. I find it is not important at all. There are other online stores that sell the Odyssea. Aquatraders.com is another. If you do a search you'll come up with others.

ladycage · 02-11-2007, 10:02 PM

i have a jebo 838 on my 75 gallon FW planted tank. I got mine off ebay with a heater and powerhead for $65.

View Poll Results: Best canister under $80
Penn Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter	0	0%
Aquarium Pharmaceuticals RENA Filstar XP 2 Canister Filter	6	60.00%
Marineland H.O.T. Magnum - 250 G.P.H.	0	0%
Marineland Magnum 350 Micron Filter	1	10.00%
Other - Please specify in a reply.	3	30.00%
Voters: 10. You may not vote on this poll

02-05-2007, 12:11 PM	#1
Ketso Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Reynoldsburg, Ohio Posts: 197	Opinions needed on best canister filter under $80 I am in the process of putting together my very first tank. A 55 gallon community freshwater with live plants and low to mid lighting. I have decided on my fish and a few of the plants and am now looking at filtration. I have been advised that a canister filter would be good for my situation. However, I don't have the budget for a high dollar Eheim unit. therefore, I am here asking you. What is the best canister filter for under $80? I realize that this is based very much on opinions. But opinions is all I can base this decision on really. Here are links to the 4 in the poll above (all at Big Als): Penn Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter Aquarium Pharmaceuticals RENA Filstar XP 2 Canister Filter Marineland H.O.T. Magnum - 250 G.P.H. Marineland Magnum 350 Micron Filter If you know of another, by all means, let me know. I need to come to some sort of conclusion on a filter fairly soon. Thanks for any and all input! __________________ Cheers! Ketso 55 gallon Planted - Tank Log DIY Hood 96w 6500K Rena Filstar Xp3

02-05-2007, 12:30 PM	#2
JDogg Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northfield, MN Posts: 2,221 Images: 12	Eheim __________________ Follow my adventures into the land of Nano Reefs HERE http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...f/DSC01648.jpg

02-05-2007, 12:59 PM	#3
Ketso Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Reynoldsburg, Ohio Posts: 197	I would be interested in an Ehiem. Just show me one under $80. __________________ Cheers! Ketso 55 gallon Planted - Tank Log DIY Hood 96w 6500K Rena Filstar Xp3

02-06-2007, 09:20 PM	#5
piranha Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Port Jefferson Station, New York Posts: 283	Get the Eheim clone - Odyssea CFS-4 ( formerly Jebo 82. It has all the features of the Eheim pro 2026 and IMO performs just as well. I've got mine 2 years now without any problems. I paid $39.99 new at superfishstore.com Eheim fans think there is nothing like an Eheim. Get an Odyssea and see why Eheim is overpriced. It's a 4 stage filter with all media included,push-primer,no-bypass feature. Few have said they only wished the shutoff valves on the Jebo swiveled like Eheim. I find it is not important at all. There are other online stores that sell the Odyssea. Aquatraders.com is another. If you do a search you'll come up with others.

02-11-2007, 10:02 PM	#6
ladycage Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 31 Images: 2	i have a jebo 838 on my 75 gallon FW planted tank. I got mine off ebay with a heater and powerhead for $65.

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