Best Canister Filter
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10 being super loud, 1 being dead silent
2217 --> 2
XP3 --> 4
FX5 --> 3
Medium size dual output airpump on a wooden floor --> 8 (for reference)
I have 2217 and FX5 right next to each other along with 2 airpumps (1x single ouput and 1x dual output) and for me to tell if my canisters are on I would have to physically touch the motor.
As for my XP3, I can hear it when I open my stand, but cant hear anything if I'm about 3 feet away.
BTW, I have a 30g right next to my bed (head actually). Right below it is an XP3 (inside a covered stand) and I can't hear anything. The only thing I hear are the bubbles from my sponge filter. Perhaps the XP3 makes some noise, but the bubbles completely overwhelms it.
2217 --> 2
XP3 --> 4
FX5 --> 3
Medium size dual output airpump on a wooden floor --> 8 (for reference)
I have 2217 and FX5 right next to each other along with 2 airpumps (1x single ouput and 1x dual output) and for me to tell if my canisters are on I would have to physically touch the motor.
As for my XP3, I can hear it when I open my stand, but cant hear anything if I'm about 3 feet away.
BTW, I have a 30g right next to my bed (head actually). Right below it is an XP3 (inside a covered stand) and I can't hear anything. The only thing I hear are the bubbles from my sponge filter. Perhaps the XP3 makes some noise, but the bubbles completely overwhelms it.
I have to check to make sure my xp3 is still running, that is how quiet my xp3s are 
my vote is for the xp3s
my vote is for the xp3s
Howdy,
Eheim hands down.
Pick your poison, but I'd go 2x 2217.
No reason to go cheap on the tank's lungs, heart, and liver. The investment will pay over the next two decades ... that's how long those things will run for you. At least.
HarleyK
Eheim hands down.
Pick your poison, but I'd go 2x 2217.
No reason to go cheap on the tank's lungs, heart, and liver. The investment will pay over the next two decades ... that's how long those things will run for you. At least.
HarleyK
I use Fluval 405...super quite. I also have the tank in my room next to the bed. the Fluval 305 might be more in your budget though.
My XP3 was in my bedroom and dead silent. Best flow rate to dollar ratio out there while going with an established brand.
I have 2215 on my 46 and its very quiet
I have Fluval 405 on my 75... its quiet but the eheim is quieter.( i got it used on CL for 80 bucks)
If I were you, I would look for used 2217 and I run a power head sitting on sponge filter . If not enough filtration for what you need, I would add an aquoen 400gph power filter.. i just ordered one at petco.com for 34 bucks.. i heard they are quieter than marinelands. I have yet to find out.
Look on Craigslist for possibly good deals on used products.. just my 2c
I have Fluval 405 on my 75... its quiet but the eheim is quieter.( i got it used on CL for 80 bucks)
If I were you, I would look for used 2217 and I run a power head sitting on sponge filter . If not enough filtration for what you need, I would add an aquoen 400gph power filter.. i just ordered one at petco.com for 34 bucks.. i heard they are quieter than marinelands. I have yet to find out.
Look on Craigslist for possibly good deals on used products.. just my 2c
