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Can' go wrong with the Fluvals or the Eheims (in my opinion, I am sold on these 2 brands). They both cost more. You get what you pay for. I have been running the Fluval FX5 and the Eheim 2028 Professional II in my 180 gal for quite a few years with no problems. They are both silent running in my opinion. Excellent water quality as well. If you are not in a hurry to get the filters why not do more research on them. Check out www.petsandponds for pricing. Big Als usually have good year end Boxing Day deals on the Eheims

Check out these websites if u have the time------> www.aquatic-eden.com and www.socaquascapers.com. Hope u will find them helpful and good luck

Hi. Check out this site. It helped me alot. www.aquatic-eden.com

Hi. I used one of those devices on a 30 gal. In my opinion, the vac is more suited for a bigger tank as the rate of suction (if there is such a word, lol) is too great for a small tank. Use the extra money for something else . Hope this helps......

Maybe he forgot to add the dechlorinator or the sudden change in temperature between the tap water and the temperature in the fish tank could be the factor. I always age my water with a heater in the container. Hope the tips helps. Sorry for the loss

In my FX5, I put the prefilter rings at the bottom tray with the Fluval fine filter pad on top of the rings. On the top two trays I put the Biomax media. I clean the filter every 2 to 3 months depending on how dirty it gets as I also use the Eheim Pro II in my 180. Seems to work great. The Fluval water polishing pad is for removing really fine particles and it is recommeded that u should replace it after a week of use.

hi. are you overfeeding? did u check phosphate level? too much sun light or leaving light on for longer than 8-10hrs per day? water changes? hope some of these questions helps? i know, it doesn't specifically answer your question with regards to which of those equipment is a better algae cleaning tool

I would go with the Fluval E300 or the Eheim Jagers. Can't go wrong with them. Check it out. Maybe go online and get some reviews or feedbacks first. They are a little pricey but I highly recommend them. I would go with 2 heaters just in case one heater fails. Have fun with your new tank

See if can find them at a place that sells welding supplies