Best canister filters

[jft]

What are the best canister filters for a 125 gallon tank and why do u recommend?

 

[celebrist]

Fx6 and an ac110

 

[jft]

Thanks I have AC 110s everywhere. Why do u suggest the FX 6^ BiG and bulky, Cleaning must be difficult?

 

[celebrist]

Easy set up and cleaning

 

[aussieman57]

Run 2 Eheim 2217's. They run forever and are very quiet.

 

[Jexnell]

I suggest going with three AC110's and call it a day. They should easily handle occupants of a 125.
I have run 125s all three ways, FX only, FX AC combo and AC only. The time it takes to clean a single FX you can clean all three AC's.
If you must go with a cannister I suggest a FX series. Ease of use, quality made, availability of parts. Drawback is all cannisters are a PITA to clean.

 

[The Morning]

FX6 is easy to clean. Love that filter.

 

[mrrobxc]

I agree. Can’t go wrong with an fx6. Great bang for the buck. Same with the AC110. Both designs are straightforward.

 

[dr exum]

What are the best canister filters for a 125 gallon tank and why do u recommend?

best - ultima - probably some german units… eheim good -

i use Fx6 / fx 4 on my 100g size tanks and marineland on my 75’s and 45g

marineland 360’s are $100

you can get the fluvals for $200 ish during sale times - think i have 8 or so, no issues

 

[TwoHedWlf]

Thanks I have AC 110s everywhere. Why do u suggest the FX 6^ BiG and bulky, Cleaning must be difficult?

Not really, If you want a powerful filter, it's going to be big. And it's no harder to clean than any other cannisters I've had other than being bigger so it's a bit more to clean. Undo the knobs on the top, pull the top off, all the media sponges and trays lift right out. Rinse them, slot them back in and do up the knobs again. Done.