New 55gal tank

IceMan198753

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I am setting up a new 55gal tank but I need a filter for it. I have been looking a Eheim, Fulval, and Marineland canister type filters. I have never used a canister filter. I have been looking at the Marineland C-360 filter but have heard mixed reviews about it! So I am needing y'alls recommendations on this! Any input would be helpful!

Also, what is a good substrate? I prob. won't have any plants!

Thanks
 

evox53187

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Hw304b. I have one on my 125 I love it.

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lp85253

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xp3 good NAME BRAND filter $105 ON AMAZON... IMO this is $ for $ best value on a can. filter anywhere I know of
 

Etan

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My Rena XP3 has been fantastic. It makes a really good first canister too as it's easy to prime, operate and clean.
 

lp85253

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yes .. newly renamed ,but that is the equivalent of the xp3... good filter, great price JUST BE AWARE , you will have to add bio media(ceramic rings or similar).. but 2 boxes of fluval bio media(about $20) will be plenty for a 55.. at that price w/ bio ...still the best deal on a name brand can .,at least that I KNOW OF..:) AS FAR AS SUBSTRATE ,, a bag of pea gravel OR POOL FILTER SAND,, from home depot is cheap ($5-10),,and good....good LUCK, and post any new questions and updates
 

IceMan198753

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yes .. newly renamed ,but that is the equivalent of the xp3... good filter, great price JUST BE AWARE , you will have to add bio media(ceramic rings or similar).. but 2 boxes of fluval bio media(about $20) will be plenty for a 55.. at that price w/ bio ...still the best deal on a name brand can .,at least that I KNOW OF..:) AS FAR AS SUBSTRATE ,, a bag of pea gravel OR POOL FILTER SAND,, from home depot is cheap ($5-10),,and good....good LUCK, and post any new questions and updates
Thanks a bunch Lee!!!
 

Grishtargan

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I use a cascade 1000 on my 55 gallon and am very happy with how it has performed. Also sand is the only type of substrate I use!
 
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