Wich filter is better??

[madchild24]

plz say what u voted for and why

 

[greenmaji]

It depends on what your wanting to keep in the tank and how big the tank is..

 

[GIMojo]

i have a canister filter. i think you can put more media into canister filters. thats just me though, i dunno bout the rest of ya'll

 

[greenmaji]

If you have a really high bio-load I would suggest a wet/dry filter in a sump.. If you have a really big tank I would suggest the same.. or even looking into algae scrubber in a sump for a really big tank..

 

[mentallylost]

I have 2 Penguin 330's and 2 Emperor 400's. The simplicity and ease of cleaning have these filters, the filters of choice for me.

 

[Fishyfanatic]

It all depends on what size tank you have. For example, I wouldn't put a canister on my 5 gal tank, but I wouldn't use hob's for my 55 or 150 gal tanks.

 

[Toirtis]

It depends on so much....the tank size, the fish (species and size), the overall bioload, etc....

 

[Bearfan]

I would agree that it depends on size, bioload, what's in it, and the like.

 

[dnaelting]

I agree with everyone else, depends on the tank size, fish, plants, tank shape, etc. That being said. I prefer the canister filters. They don't need as much weekly work and can handle a good size bioload. Just MHO.

 

[jersysman]

This is one of those where it depends on the individual. Whatever you think is better, is better.

 

[megladonsharky]

For my small tanks I use internal 3 stage and powerhead types with sponges

 

[Blazeherd2306]

Whats a diamond filter?

 

[AquaJoe]

I think sumps are gods gift to aquariums. You can run everything from the sump AND it gives you more water to work with. Personally, if money was not a limiting factor for me I would have a huge sump with a heater in it hooked up to a can-filter.

Joe

 

[Jchillin]

Yeah, the question is a little ambigous. Without having tank specs and the like, the filtration is then a question of choice.

Here's a better question: "What type of filter would you use for a 55 gal planted tank?"

 

[Jchillin]

Whats a diamond filter?

Possibly diatom filter?

 

[whitetiger_CJ]

I have always liked the canister filter. the options that you have when setting it up makes it really versitile.

 

[wabyrd]

I have 2 Emperor 400's on my 125. Minimal maintenance required. The only time they irritate me is when a snail gets into the impeller. That drives me NUTS , but fortunately it doesn't happen too often. I've never considered any other filters for the tank. I also have an Emperor 280 on my 30gal.

 

[jersysman]

Just the versatility of canister filters is enough to sway me towards them.

 

[oscarbreeder]

Like already stated several times it depends on tanks size and fish.

under 55 HOB
over 55 canister

JMO

 

[andywg]

Always sumps for me, the ultimate in versatility, a large increase in available surface area for gas exchange and the ability to hide all the ugly necessities from view.