Which of these 4 power filters for a 50 gallon tank?

[Gnarls Gnarlington]

Which of these 4 power filters would you recommend for a 50 gallon SeaClear?

1. Aqueon QuietFlow 55/75
2. Marineland Emperor 400
3. Tetra Whisper EX70
4. AquaClear 70

(...or something else?)

I saw these at the local pet shop.

 

[Bud]

I personally prefer the AquaClear filters. The AC70 should work nice for you.

 

[Desastre]

I personally prefer the AquaClear filters. The AC70 should work nice for you.

Ditto.

 

[HUKIT]

I prefer canisters over HOB's for efficientcy my vote would be a Fluval 305/405 depending on stocking levels, only drawback is price is a little higher.

 

[mfdrookie516]

I prefer canisters over HOB's for efficientcy my vote would be a Fluval 305/405 depending on stocking levels, only drawback is price is a little higher.

I agree. Otherwise, two AC50's

 

[Gnarls Gnarlington]

I agree. Otherwise, two AC50's

Two 50s over a 70? Why?

And will two fit on my tank?

 

[mfdrookie516]

Well, two 50's provide more filtration than one 70... and if one fails, you still have one. Two 50's is the minimum I'd put on a 50g.

 

[bif24701]

I love the AC70, really good flow. I have a 70 and a fluval 305 on a 36 gallon bow, with a powered. IMHO, a AC 110 or two 70s. You could just get the one 70 then a second later.

 

[bif24701]

I prefer canisters over HOB's for efficientcy my vote would be a Fluval 305/405 depending on stocking levels, only drawback is price is a little higher.

Agree.

 

[Gnarls Gnarlington]

Which is quieter, a canister or HOB? It will be in a bedroom. I think water flowing is more soothing than the hum of a pump.

 

[mfdrookie516]

A canister would be much quieter. Ac's are the quietest HOB's I've had, but they don't compare to my Fluval and Eheim canisters.

 

[HUKIT]

Canisters are quieter.

 

[Gnarls Gnarlington]

Hmmm. So canisters are quieter and more efficient?!

Okay, different direction then. What would you recommend then? The Fluval 305/405?

 

[mfdrookie516]

I would recommend a 405 or rena xp3. A 305 would be really pushing it IMO.

 

[bif24701]

Neither make any noise, their pump are not very power full, it will depend on how high the return has to fall, my 70 return is the same level as the water. For me is the same.

 

[Gnarls Gnarlington]

Hmmm. Okay, so a HOB is self contained (all I need is the HOB). What else do I need with a canister? Hoses? Sump? (I'm a n00b.)

 

[bif24701]

Everything you will need will be included when you by the filter. I changed out the carbon after my tank cycled for more bio filtration.

 

[bif24701]

Fluval 405, I also like Ehiem they are very well built. Look for similar flow rate to compare, but they general cost more.

 

[HUKIT]

I'm not sure where your located and what local prices are but I'd look on Amazon or Fleabay for the best prices on a 405. Comes with everything needed but I would purchase some more Biomax media and fill every tray, skip the carbon.

Fluval 405 External Canister Filter - 110V, 340 gallons per hour:Amazon:Kitchen & Dining

 

[Gnarls Gnarlington]

So, the Fluval provides O2 to the fish? (Do I need one of those bubble blowing things?)