New filter advice?

[PJFISH]

Hey everyone, does anyone have any recommendations for a really good HOB filter? Bought an Aqueon 75 in December but I think the quality is suspect. It started making noise today and not really happy with how well it filters overall. Thoughts?

 

[jaguargod]

I have an AquaClear 50, and I am happy with it. If I had to get another filter, I would get one of the new types that are submerged in the tank so they will start back up after a power outage. I would suggest that you also do some research somewhere like Amazon where you can see user reviews.

 

[KingMaddog]

I've always used Penguin BIO-Wheel power filters and never had any complaints. I say if you like it and it works well, stick with it. Call me a fanboy if you want, but I will always use these type of filters, can't go wrong with them.

 

[PJFISH]

Thanks, I'll check it out

 

[PJFISH]

I,ve always used Penguin BIO-Wheel power filters and never had any complaints. I say if you like it and it works well, stick with it. Call me a fanboy if you want, but I will always use these type of filters, can't go wrong with them.

Have you had issues with noise with the wheel?

 

[KingMaddog]

Have you had issues with noise with the wheel?

I have had no problems with noise, as for the wheel, it does stop turning periodically but that's normal.

 

[PJFISH]

Tried using filter floss to help. LFS owner told me to put it on the sides if the filter, not sure if it messed up the filter or not

 

[SonicsDC25]

Currently using a Penguin 200 as one of my HOB filters for surface agitation & as a backup filter, relatively quiet thus far. My brother has an Aquaclear HOB and I agree with him that they're the best HOB on the market. I'll be switching over to canisters in the future, otherwise I would've picked up a pair of these guys no doubt.

 

[Tommy10]

Fluval c series!