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Old 06-09-2015, 03:39 PM   #1
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ISO Good Cannister Filter

Hey y'all...looking for a good cannister for a 55 gal planted. Any suggestions?

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Old 06-09-2015, 04:17 PM   #2
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I was thinking of a Fluval U4....thoughts?
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Old 06-09-2015, 06:20 PM   #3
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I don't have experience with the U4, but I do have the Fluval 306 & 406 canister filters. They are very quiet, and my water looks great. I would expect the quality to be the same on all their canister filters.
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I was thinking of a Fluval U4....thoughts?
The U4 is an internal filter not a canister filter. Way smaller.
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Mike I know...I was throwing other options out there.
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Just throwing other options out there.
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Hunter....is the flow rate adjustable on the 306 n 406?
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If you go with the u4 I would do 2. One on each end. What is your stocking?

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Mike I have 6 large angels and 6 Panda Cats with 2 Bristle nose. I run a AQ 110 right now. Fully planted tank.
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Im a fan of the fluval 306 & 406.

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Hunter....is the flow rate adjustable on the 306 n 406?

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