Reygan2
Aquarium Advice Addict
There are also aesthetic factors to consider. Of course it is up to personal preference, but not having a hob filter visible on the back rim is a plus for me since my tank is topless.
As for ease...I only clean my canisters out about once every 6 months, sometimes longer . That being said, hob's are far easier to clean, and you don't have to buy and replace filter cartridges for AquaClear's. I never did. Just squeeze out the sponge in a bucket of tank water and top off the media basket with filter floss to keep your tank crystal clear.
Just more food for thought...
As for ease...I only clean my canisters out about once every 6 months, sometimes longer . That being said, hob's are far easier to clean, and you don't have to buy and replace filter cartridges for AquaClear's. I never did. Just squeeze out the sponge in a bucket of tank water and top off the media basket with filter floss to keep your tank crystal clear.
Just more food for thought...