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gores95 · 02-13-2008, 07:45 PM

Hey guys great site here! I just bought this used 40G Flex Hex from Oceanic:

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/fur/563922733.html

Tank is 30" across at its greatest width. I am trying to choose between the following filters...initially the tank will not be planted and will be a community tank with small tetra and cory schools.

1. Aquaclear 200 or 300 series HOB
2. Rena Filstar XP2 Canister
3. Marineland C220 Canister (20% off at LFS)

I have always in the past used HOB filters so the canister thing is new to me. Any suggestions on which one is best for my setup? If canister how do the new Marinelands compare to the Rena and if another brand is better than both of these please let me know.

Thanks,

Marc

02-13-2008, 07:45 PM	#1
gores95 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northern NJ Age: 41 Posts: 35	Oceanic 40 gallon stretch hex...stocking questions! Hey guys great site here! I just bought this used 40G Flex Hex from Oceanic: http://newjersey.craigslist.org/fur/563922733.html Tank is 30" across at its greatest width. I am trying to choose between the following filters...initially the tank will not be planted and will be a community tank with small tetra and cory schools. 1. Aquaclear 200 or 300 series HOB 2. Rena Filstar XP2 Canister 3. Marineland C220 Canister (20% off at LFS) I have always in the past used HOB filters so the canister thing is new to me. Any suggestions on which one is best for my setup? If canister how do the new Marinelands compare to the Rena and if another brand is better than both of these please let me know. Thanks, Marc Last edited by gores95; 02-15-2008 at 11:58 AM.