Looking for filtration suggestions

[Talon242]

I currently have a fluval 304 and I'm thinking of adding another filter sort of like a back up or just and additional one. I'm thinking of maybe a Whisper or something not sure what size to get either.

 

[TomK2]

well, guess it depends on how much you want to spend and wether or not you want to stick with a canister. No doubt about it, the HOB filters are a lot cheaper and do a great job. Plus you could pop it off and start your next tank off with it ! As for size, you can never have too much, can you? The aquaclear filters get a lot of good press here on AA. I like the fluvals.

 

[FancyGuppyGuy]

If your looking for mechanical filtration then any good HOB will work. If you want additional Bio filtration then maybe a HOB bio wheel filter. Fluidized bed filters give your tank excellent amounts of bio filtration. My fav for bio filtration UGF.

 

[dr_girlfriend]

I personally like whisper brand. the refill catridges are really cheap and they do a great job. the penguin models are really good, but the refills are rediculous. i have an emperor 400 and the cartridges are like 10 bucks for 2 at the store. and the filter takes 2 at a time! so i had to buy them online a l;ittle cheaper, but still. i learned my lesson!
the whispers have a bio sponge, so just like the more expensive bio wheel models, you still have great bio filtration.

 

[SerLunchbox]

HOB ... definately go with an Aqua Clear filter ... you can retrofit a bio-wheel onto it, i know some have done it before. If you want to spend a little bit more cash then i would perosnally go with an eheim 2213 or more. They may not have a high GPH filteration rate ... but the job they do is just incredible.

 

[Talon242]

I have an aqua clear on my 10 gallon tank. I like how that works so I think I have to get a larger version for my 50 gallon. Maybe a Aqua clear 200 or 300. At 300 gph + 260 gph (fluval) = 560 gph. Which comes out to over 11x turnover. Would that be over kill?

 

[FishLover14]

I reccomend the Emporer 280 or 400. The media for them may be a tad on the high side but u will have unsurpassed mechanical chemical and biological filtration!

JMHO

 

[severum mama]

I would definitely choose the Emperor or Aquaclear over the Whisper. I only use Emperors and ACs and I've never used a Whisper, but I have heard a lot of people say that the Whispers aren't that great. You can get the AC 300 for $20 on Big Al's.

 

[Talon242]

I ended up ordering a Aqua clear 300 and an additional power head just incase I need more circulation.