55 gallon filter suggestions

johnmoss · 08-05-2007, 10:07 PM

I have a 55 gallon tank that is currently being cycled.

I bought the tank used and it came with two filters (whisper 40 + 60)

for a variety of reasons I would like to replace these (Back of tank) filters with a canister filter.

I have the fluval 304 on my 30 and it works great.

I was thinking of the fluval 404 which I can get on e bay for $97 delivered.

A) is this a good deal
B) any other suggestions for filters?

Thanks all

Clerk · 08-05-2007, 10:41 PM

Fluvals work fine, I have two, I personally prefer rena. They are easier to use, and a little more efficient IMO.

Just make sure you run your new canister with the other filters for awhile so it will be seeded.

MaelStrom · 08-06-2007, 11:00 AM

You could try the new canister filters from Marineland. we had a demo of them at the LFS where i work and they seem great, even better than a fluval. No bypass so thats an added plus.

Clerk · 08-06-2007, 12:43 PM

I do not have experience with the new canister, but from my past experience with the magnums. I would not say they are top dog now.

swordtailbreedr · 08-06-2007, 06:04 PM

i have the new canister from marineland and i would go with the largest one not the medium sized one because you get 7 times turnover and hour with the medium and more than that with the larger...they do work great tho

08-05-2007, 10:07 PM	#1
johnmoss Fishy Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 21	55 gallon filter suggestions I have a 55 gallon tank that is currently being cycled. I bought the tank used and it came with two filters (whisper 40 + 60) for a variety of reasons I would like to replace these (Back of tank) filters with a canister filter. I have the fluval 304 on my 30 and it works great. I was thinking of the fluval 404 which I can get on e bay for $97 delivered. A) is this a good deal B) any other suggestions for filters? Thanks all

08-05-2007, 10:41 PM	#2
Clerk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 462	Fluvals work fine, I have two, I personally prefer rena. They are easier to use, and a little more efficient IMO. Just make sure you run your new canister with the other filters for awhile so it will be seeded. __________________ Four Tanks 55 Gallon - Planted Display Tank 50 Gallon Nursery 20 Gallon - High-Light Planted Breeder 20 L Gallon - Newt Paludarium

08-06-2007, 12:43 PM	#4
Clerk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 462	I do not have experience with the new canister, but from my past experience with the magnums. I would not say they are top dog now. __________________ Four Tanks 55 Gallon - Planted Display Tank 50 Gallon Nursery 20 Gallon - High-Light Planted Breeder 20 L Gallon - Newt Paludarium

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08-06-2007, 11:00 AM	#3
MaelStrom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 319	You could try the new canister filters from Marineland. we had a demo of them at the LFS where i work and they seem great, even better than a fluval. No bypass so thats an added plus.

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swordtailbreedr Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Age: 16 Posts: 400	i have the new canister from marineland and i would go with the largest one not the medium sized one because you get 7 times turnover and hour with the medium and more than that with the larger...they do work great tho

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