[badmatt]

Im setting up my new 110 Gallon discus tank (7-10) and I have an Ehiem 2317 and an XP4 im looking to either use one of these two or buy and new larger unit... I am also using a 300 Watt inline heater.

Any suggestions? oh and wet/dry it out of the question this is going in my bed room pretty much rite beside my bed LOL

Thank's

Matt

 

[Darkblade48]

Why not use both of the filters? For a 110g tank, you could probably use the extra flow that another canister filter would provide.

 

[inkslinger]

I have a 110g tank an Eheim Pro 2 an is not enough filter flow so your better off running 2 filters. I am redoing my system I bough Nu-Clear Filters 533 , 547
http://www.aquarium-supply.biz/Inland_Seas_500_Series_Nu_Clear_Modular_Canister_Filters_s/224.htm
an pick up a Blue Line 55HD 1100gph Pump on Ebay for $85. I use a 1 inch intake screen
http://www.aquarium-supply.biz/Suction_Screens_Inland_Seas_Clear_s/454.htm
an for return I use two 3/4 inch Y split modular hose.
http://www.modularhose.com/Loc-Line...bb40ed29775d77ab.e3eTaxaQbxmTe34Pa38Ta38Pchb0
I also change my co2 too a mazzie setup.

 

[FloridaFishGuy]

You could always get the Fluval FX5. They go for about $200 on eBay.

 

[badmatt]

the FX5 has come to mind but if i buy a big dollar hagen piece i might just buy the fluval G...

i also picked up a fluval 405 tonight for cheap... so many options..... >_<

 

[ron521]

Any filter can provide good water quality if it is properly sized for your tank, and if you maintain it. From what you say, it sounds like silent operation is a primary concern... Which of the filters you have used is more silent?

 

[badmatt]

my ehiem is super quiet... and so is my filstar

 

[Wicket_lfe]

I have the Rena 2 and i love it. So easy to clean and quiet, for me at least.

 

[badmatt]

OK well I have it narrowed a single XP4 or a single FX5 fluval... I just want to hear an fx5 running before I make my final decision...

 

[Primetime Rob]

I have a Fluval 305 sitting at the foot of my bed and I never hear it.

 

[rich815]

Use both. I have a Eheim 2028 and a XP3 running on my 72 gal heavily planted discus tank.

The XP3 can be heard but is quiet. But the Eheim is absolutely silent.

 

[badmatt]

Ok I'm ordering a new FX4 due to the quietness of my unit and I wont have to spend anymore cash on a new heater and I can get one for $225 Canadian! my xp4 that i have already is on use on my other tank!