Emperor or Aquaclear?
- Thread starter rallysman
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the poll should have had more options so people wanting a new H.O.B. could see which filter everyone uses. but this is a good thread because its a question asked alot. i think this one needs a sticky if enough ppl vote for it. but i chose aquaclear
aquaclear for sure...much easier and cheaper to maintain and with much better output. it is possible to rig an AC 110 with a bio wheel using 2 Penguin 170 powerwheels. 
Emperor much easier to maintain ..aquaclear for sure...much easier and cheaper to maintain and with much better output. it is possible to rig an AC 110 with a bio wheel using 2 Penguin 170 powerwheels.
matter of opinion i guess... I spend aobut 2.00 per year on mine 
But hey i guess i just modifyu mine to fit my needs.. My water has been crystal clear from day one with this filter Bought my Emp 400 for 25.00 HHhhhmm deal or not ? :LOL:I just bought a used Aquaclear 500 for $20. How good is this filter? I will be using it on a 75gallon tank.
I have kept/used both these filters... both are good well designed HOB power filters.
Personally, I like/prefer the Aquaclear a bit more better... good strong output, able to control output (higer/lower), can utilize media space/chamber much more effectively, compared to the Emperor's cartridge slot, also cheaper to maintain (media cartridge/foam replacements) as well. Also, I think Aquaclear uses less wattage/amps than the Emperor (less electricity).
Though I do like Emperor's material better... much more durable than Aquaclear's plastic... it tends to break or crack much more easier than Marineland. But all in all, both are good all-around filters. It's all preference.
Personally, I like/prefer the Aquaclear a bit more better... good strong output, able to control output (higer/lower), can utilize media space/chamber much more effectively, compared to the Emperor's cartridge slot, also cheaper to maintain (media cartridge/foam replacements) as well. Also, I think Aquaclear uses less wattage/amps than the Emperor (less electricity).
Though I do like Emperor's material better... much more durable than Aquaclear's plastic... it tends to break or crack much more easier than Marineland. But all in all, both are good all-around filters. It's all preference.