Maximus Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 I'm starting to get weird over this, so I thought I'd ask in here.. I want to set up a canister for my latest 30 gal. It is in the bedroom, so QUIET is a major factor, and minimal maintenance. I want to do it for less than a $hundred, since I could go HOB for $35, or powerheads.. I'd rather tackle a DIY than spend half a paycheck.. I've tried pisces, not thrilled .. Had a small ehiem for $99, in a baddly tattered box. There was a broken piece in there from somewhere.. :cry: Riverfront had some fluvals, marked up 40 % so they could put 'em on sale for 25% off... Same with the penn plax.. Petsmart has fluvals (204) for $88, but are they quiet? worth it? Anyone know where I can find what I'm looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestic_Aquariums Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Not sure if Dennis @ Golds sells the XP2, but if he does, it might be in your price range. That should be more than adequate for a smaller tank. If not, maybe a AC 500-but you would have to keep the water level up to avoid the noise. Or buy used... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahim101 Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Give Gold's a phaone call, may be you best bet: 273-5567 or even try chums as they have been quite competitive in prices as well!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsmith Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 (edited) I have a Fluval 304 that is very quite. You can hear a slight hum but that's it. I also have an AC 500 that I bought used that's a little noisey. I don't mean the splashing either, I mean the vibration of it. I keep the lid off to keep the noise down, but it's still a lot louder than the fluval. Ijust noticed this - it doesn't say if it's sold or not. Edited May 13, 2005 by johnsmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggie Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 www.petsandponds.com has the Eheim 2213 classic on for $109.99. You could also pick up a HOT magnum for $89.99 from them. Those are Canadian prices, they're based out of Ontario and shipping is quite cheap. $5.99 I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahim101 Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/store_p...?category_ID=59 JL Aquatics: I don't recommend the HOT magnuns, I have used them in the past and am not all that pleased with the job they do. They work great with the diatom sleave for water polishing!!!!! Gold's prices compete very well with JL aquatics!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted May 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Ya. Thanks guys for the help. I am thinking I would rather get a used Ehiem than a new fluval. Johnsmith.. Yeah all my HOBs tend to rattle a bit.. Maybe wrapping the coil in foam would help.. Haven't tried.... But I also want to avoid HOBs for space behind the tank.. Preferrably none. I haven't built the stand yet, and an HOB would screw up some of my current plans.. Not out of the question, tho.. No dice on Chums, calling Golds in a minute... Maybe I will call pisces and throw a crazy offer at them for that tattered box... I don't even know the model # but it is a tiny thing... smaller than the 2215. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted May 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 Wooohooo.. So I called pisces.. It was an Ehiem 2211 I was looking at.. I asked for a deal.. They said they couldn't go lower than 75$.. They would have had me at 85$.. So it's all good. I have an Ehiem. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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