a question about a filter?

[starquest]

I need a second filter for my new 50 gallon tank that I'm getting ready to cycle( if the heater ever gets here from Amazon). I have been trying to make up my mind about a canister that I found on Amazon, a brand I never heard of, but it's cheap and has 5 star reviews. I would rather trust opinions from you all though, and if you have time, could you see what you think: http://www.amazon.com/AquaTop-CF-40...UTF8&coliid=I329I44DHROIN0&colid=GER69TIS7WEJ. I would really appreciate any input. Thanks. Also, the other filter I have is an Aqueon 50 that I never used.

 

[NYgiantsRP]

usually when its cheaper, its for a reason. it might work great at first and then get worse or louder or break. i have a 65 gallon "overstocked" tank and i use a hob aquaclear 70 gallon and a fluval u4 on the bottom for a current and extra filteration. its a good combo. if you really want a canister filter i would just save and spend the extra money, it will be better in the long term. Im actually thinking about getting the fuval G series canister.

 

[starquest]

Yeah, that's kind of how I was feeling, but I thought I would just check it out, cause it comes with the UV also. I have put Eco Complete as my substrate, because I do want plants eventually, but for now, I can't afford to upgrade the lighting from the Aqueon T8's that came with the tank. So maybe I won't need canister filtration at that point.

 

[Aspencer]

If you have a petsmart near you, they are closing out their RENA XP3..I got two for 47.47 each...prices differ from each location.

 

[starquest]

Well... they aren't listing the Rena filters on their website anymore, so I called the closest store, and can't get anyone to pick up in aquatics - waited about 10 min. I actually don't remember seeing any in there since about Aug, when I first got started on this addicting hobby, and I didn't know anything about canisters then, but I did look at them long and hard. But thanks for the info. Maybe I'll try a different Petsmart....