nyb440 Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 I ran AC 300s on my 55 for years until I finally decided to spend the money on an Eheim 2224. I have to say, that was one of the best purchases I've ever made. The difference in water quality is amazing, and there's no noise. The best part is that with reasonably stocked community tank, I only have to clean it every 9 months, or so, when the flow starts to slow down. I also have a Fluval 204 on a smaller tank that does a really good job. As far as I can tell, the only benefit to HOB filters is cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2manytanks Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 The Rena XP2 that finaddict has for sale right now for $65 would be great for you. Depending on how you have the tank stocked though, I may go for more than just the XP2, use it and add an HOB like an AQ110. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalgaryFan Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 I'm using a Fluval 304 plus one AquaClear 100 on my 52 gallon right now with Demasoni and Yellow Labs coming soon, I agree with everyone that says over-filtration is the best thing to happen, it all depends on the fish you are going to keep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1foxes Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 I've got a custom ray tank, 60x18x16, I use an AC110 and AC70, as well as a Hagen 802 powerhead with filter attachement. Needless to say the motoro are fairly happy with it. I am getting some more ray tanks set up, fairly similar in size, and was wondering about using canisters. I've never used one before so I don't know whats best either. I can get Rena canisters fairly reasonably priced, XP3 and XP4's. I'm also one of those who would rather over filter than not enough, but I dont want to get into the overkill zone cause not all fish like that. I'm still in a major learning curve with the rays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nandopsis Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Get a Fluval FX-5. I have 2 now and wouldn't trade them for anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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