40 gallon filter help please

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dde1878

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i need to find a good filter system for my nephew's 40 gallon tank. his mother only has $65 to spend including shipping. so any help would be good. the act for $45 isn't true anymore. they are now $80.
 
Well lets see, filtration may be a problem for you, so don't over-stock the aquarium. I would suggest doctor fosters and smith and buy a Emperor 400.. They do 400 gph and that should be okay if you only have 65 bucks.. Let us know what you decide... I dont think you can find a canister for under 80, so power filters is your only option.
 
I would make sure your power filter has a bio-wheel... AC's do not have one..
 
that ck # worked thanks a million. my mother bought two of those filters and i think they are bad a** filters. they don't have bio wheels but do have bio media.
 
Good luck!
 
You could try looking for offbrand canisters. You can find jebo canister filters for 60 shipped on eBay, and they're not bad at all.
 
dde1878;2341431; said:
that ck # worked thanks a million. my mother bought two of those filters and i think they are bad a** filters. they don't have bio wheels but do have bio media.
No problem buddy good luck to your nephew!
 
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