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I am getting ready to buy my first large canister filter for my 150gallon tank, and was wondering which canister filter is the best? I am definately going to use an Aquaclear 110 filter (I like the sound of the running water), but was trying to decide which canister to go with. I have never REALLY used a canister before, so Im not real sure how to run them. between the Rena xp4, Fluval FX5, and Eheim 2260/2262; which is more reliable, easy to setup and function, easy to clean, best overall filter? I have read up on them, but I would like the OPINIONS of seasoned professionals as well. thx
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eheim 2262 hands down.FRENCH FRY!!!
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between the Rena xp4, Fluval FX5, and Eheim 2260/2262
which is more reliable? Eheim
easy to setup and function? Rena
easy to clean? Rena
best overall filter? Eheim
With that said, I have and enjoy my FX5 and would get another if I had another tank.Scarecrow : I haven't got a brain... only straw.
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Scarecrow: I don't know... But some people without brains do an awful lot of talking... don't they?
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If you like the noise of water running bump up the HOB to a Wet/dry.... then couple it with a 2260/2262.
With the listed canisters I would go with them in this order.....
Eheim
Rena
.... honestly wouldn't even bother but ... Fluval.700g Mini-Monster tankComment
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wet/dry all the way..
Canister .. overall performance Eheim 2262
What fish do Jesper have
180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
110 Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
58 S. Decorus
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Go wit Fluval you want a disposable canister filter whose motor will burn out after a year's use. :evil:Originally posted by eklikewhoa";p="PLECOS SUCK!
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Fluval FX5Comment
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I have been running the FX5 for over two years with no problems. For the money it is a very good filter.300 W/C Burundi
210 W/C Moba/ Cyrtocara Moorii
210 F1 Moba
180 W/C Mpimbwe
180 F1 BurundiComment
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I'm gonna go ahead and vote for the FX5, I had good luck with mine. It's cheaper than a 2262 and has a higher return pump. Plus, I think the black hoses look much nicer than the green ones. Kind of an eye soar IMO
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I got 2 2262's for half the price of a new FX5.700g Mini-Monster tankComment
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Not everyone has the capability/convenience of hook ups though, man.
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Do they?
I got them on here if I'm not mistaken :wink:700g Mini-Monster tankComment
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You sure?Comment
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