Canister filters...which brand to buy?

sea-horsea · 05-09-2008, 08:13 AM

there are so many out there...which one's the best as in easy to use/clean and quiet and efficient? i am thinking about a 30 to 35 gal. low-tech planted tank w/ shrimps...thank you.

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**lescarpentier** · 05-09-2008, 08:21 AM

Didn't you already have a thread about this question?

I recommend the Eheim Classic 2215 for a 30-35 gallon,however I would choose the 2217 Classic for anything larger.

josh1604 · 05-09-2008, 02:48 PM

i have a fluval 305 and matinence is very easy and it is quite

CrimsonKeel · 05-09-2008, 03:01 PM

eheim ecco

Adhlc · 05-09-2008, 03:22 PM

I'm only familliar with Rena's canisters, they've been great for me, just keep up on your maintenance.

Wasserpest · 05-09-2008, 03:41 PM

Seems like deja vu.

**TubaTime1010** · 05-09-2008, 05:45 PM

Eheim.

Gad · 05-09-2008, 06:45 PM

I've always been a Marineland fan but I have an Eheim classic 2217 due here on Monday. Thanks to lescarpentier's harassing me about my C220 ratcan.

SammyP · 05-09-2008, 06:56 PM

eheim is the best brand hands down. quiet, reliable and virtually maintenance free. I set one up on a 75 gallon a few years ago and i've only had to open it 3 times.

**lescarpentier** · 05-09-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Gad

I've always been a Marineland fan but I have an Eheim classic 2217 due here on Monday. Thanks to lescarpentier's harassing me about my C220 ratcan.

fishsandwitch · 05-10-2008, 02:16 AM

marineland c series

Gad · 05-10-2008, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by fishsandwitch

marineland c series

Yes, the Marineleand C220 and the rest of this series rattles like a friggin snake. I've been through replacements and they all sound like a rattling can of rock. I wish I could say can of *** but they would probably delete that, huh?

**fshfanatic** · 05-10-2008, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by fishsandwitch

marineland c series

Your kidding right?

Gad · 05-10-2008, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by fshfanatic

Your kidding right?

No, they suck.

Gad · 05-10-2008, 02:23 AM

I'm sure they filter fine, or at least 90%, but they are cheap as crap. I have around $200 invested and I'm not impressed.

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Gad Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pelion, SC Posts: 250	I've always been a Marineland fan but I have an Eheim classic 2217 due here on Monday. Thanks to lescarpentier's harassing me about my C220 ratcan. __________________ Eheim Pimp Club Member #287 Das Aquarium Forum = People Friendly http://dasaquarium.forumwww.com/index.php

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Gad Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pelion, SC Posts: 250	I'm sure they filter fine, or at least 90%, but they are cheap as crap. I have around $200 invested and I'm not impressed. __________________ Eheim Pimp Club Member #287 Das Aquarium Forum = People Friendly http://dasaquarium.forumwww.com/index.php