I only have experience with HOB filters. I recently upgraded my tank to a 120 gallon for my 4 red belly piranhas. I currently have 2 penguin 350's which came with the tank.
I have been thinking about getting a canister filter for some time now. I am wondering which one would best fit my tank for low $$$. I looked at buying a fx5, but do they need some sort of insert media or something? If so how much does that run around or what exactly do you have to do?
I am also wondering if I do end up getting a canister such as a fx5 ( let me know if something would be better for my set up) would it be quiter than a HOB filter. I am not too fond of the waterfall noise.
Last question!
I know this may seem paranoid, but if I do put the canister in the bottem of the stand in a drawer, would the vibrations from it possibly hurt the tank or slowly weaken the glass?
Any help would be great. Thanks!
I have been thinking about getting a canister filter for some time now. I am wondering which one would best fit my tank for low $$$. I looked at buying a fx5, but do they need some sort of insert media or something? If so how much does that run around or what exactly do you have to do?
I am also wondering if I do end up getting a canister such as a fx5 ( let me know if something would be better for my set up) would it be quiter than a HOB filter. I am not too fond of the waterfall noise.
Last question!
I know this may seem paranoid, but if I do put the canister in the bottem of the stand in a drawer, would the vibrations from it possibly hurt the tank or slowly weaken the glass?
Any help would be great. Thanks!
