A filter question

[saaebn]

Hello -

I am still trying to decide what type of canister filter to get. Unfortunately money right now is somewhat an issue (just paid to have a ton of dental work on the kids). I just cant go out and buy something extremely spendy. So I am not sure what brand to get. Everywhere I go seems to plug the specific brand they carry. Also I have a hard time knowing what size of each brand is appropriate for my size tank (75 gal.) I would like something that works well, is eady to clean and is quiet. I have found some for around 100. for a cannister but I also was wonder if maybe I should just purchase two HOB filters for around 50 and then upgrade to a cannister later? Any advice?

Thanks Stacie

 

[justDIY]

there is a new brand, Via Aqua, they have a canister filter that is very affordable, and a "nock off" of a popular very expensive brand, the Eheim Professional.

I would just go for the canister instead of messin with HOB filters and all the cartridges and stuff they burn through.

check out www.bigalsonline.com - they have great prices on filters.

 

[saaebn]

I am going to check at bigalsonling.com for the via aqua. How do I know what size to get for a 75 gal tank? I usually have to have it spelled out for me on the box.

Stacie

 

[justDIY]

get the biggest one your budget can handle ... the bigger they are the more time it will take to get "dirty", and if you decide to get a bigger tank, you don't have to get a new filter (within reason of course).

 

[fishfriends05]

there is a new brand, Via Aqua

I haven't used the Via Aqua canister, but a lot of my friends have and they love it. I have however used many other Via Aqua equipment. Such as heaters, powerheads and protein skimmers and I don't have a single complaint about them yet. Worth looking into.

 

[Biggen]

I have been using Marineland Magnum Can's for years on my turtle tanks. Love them to death. I believe you can pick up the 350 for under $80 bucks if you look hard enough. You won't be disappointed with them.