floater Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 I am looking at setting up a 135 gal freshwater tank. At this point, I am trying to decide which filter would work the best. A HOB will not work as the tank is in an office and must be flush against the wall. Noise would be a factor in my choice. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestic_Aquariums Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 Welcome aboard! Up until a week ago, I thought our XP3 was adequate for our 90-the vote is still out on this, as our cloudy tank seems to have difficulty clearing up. I think it is something other than just the filter though, so I wouldn't rule one out. It has done a great job up until now. For the price, a person could add a second one (compared to an Eheim) Never owned one before, but they seem to be a popular choice here as well. But that means cleaning two filters, and twice the hoses... Good luck-check out Golds if the XP3 is the final choice-great price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vantgE Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 (edited) I noticed lately that fluidized bed filters aren't as expensive as I thought it might be something to look into one of these and a canister with high flow rate like xp3 and you would be good for sure. I'm just kinda intrested in how well the beds work that mostly why I suggest it there are cheaper alternatives, Sounds like you gonan need a canister otherwise and the general breakdown can be considered as Ehiem top notch and worth the money, all around best, both classic and professional are top standard canisters The fluval is a cheap copy of the ehiem, it is similarily quite and maintains similar efficient design but made of cheaper parts which are less reliable and more frustrateing Rena offers a good medium, It is reliable and efficient but is suposed to be noisier and just can't equal ehiem excellence Though all I have is a fluval 403 (<-not sugested) Edited April 5, 2005 by vantgE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punman Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 On my 90 gallon I use an Eheim 2217 and an AC500 and all is well. Since you don't want a HOB (A Clear) I'd say you need two cannister filters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jods2518 Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 Im dreaming of a bigger tank (180) and in Preperation I invested some cash seeing as I plan on having this puppy for awhile and went with 2 Eheim 2217's, I feel thier worth every penny. Jodaye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahim101 Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 SUMP all the way!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floater Posted April 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 Rahim Why go with a sump? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahim101 Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 You can easily hide it under the tank within the cabinetry, they are VERY efficient and quite quiet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
African_Fever Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 Sorry Rahim, but I have yet to see any sump that even comes close to an Eheim as far as noise goes. IME you won't find a quiter pump, anywhere, than an Eheim. I have to put my hand on mine to make sure that they're actually running sometimes. They are somewhat pricey, but for bombproof reliability (I have two I've been running for ~10+ years), they absolutely can't be beat. Come to think of it, I don't think there's any filter company I've seen out there who still has the same designs/models out they had 10 years ago besides Eheim (the Classic line). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nandopsis Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 I totaly agree w/ african fever. The easy of operation, quality of filtration, reliability of the equipment, and how silent they are. Is hard to beat. I also have some classics that i've had for well over 10 years, w/ out a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahim101 Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 I have nothing against EHEIM's, but bang for the buck on 135 gallon tank, I still think a sump is the way to go. If money is no object, which it usually is, I would go for a couple of ehiem's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 Sumps are extremely noisy. Even the quite ones. XP3s would be the best choice choice. Majestic, any chance you have a water softer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahim101 Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 They XP3's are VERY good filters and are VERY quite. I think long run, the sump would be a better bet... Actually, come to think of it, you could pick up 3 XP3's from Gold's for like $179.00 a piece....Pisces and paetland have the same sometimes!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy Posted April 5, 2005 Report Share Posted April 5, 2005 One more thought. This tank is at work? Unless you want everyone to think you are working late when actually you are freaking out about the various things that overflow a sump setup. Trust me, even in a perfect setup you will still have issues going along the way. Small flood from stuffing to much filter floss, or whatever are not an issues at home, but when they happen at your office, they become one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floater Posted April 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Thanks for the help. Noise is the biggest concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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