best filter for a 120

[davidefc]

ok iam getting a 120 for my 120 which will house some cichlids like a jad,jd,gt and others. i have been looking for external filters for it i have found some which have a reasonable price they are:
RENA FILSTAR XP3 EXTERNAL FILTER
EHEIM 2217 PLUS
and any more external filters which are around the £60-80 range
also the would be a fluval 4plus internal filter if needed and a power head if needed also.
thanks dave

 

[tRiP]

I used to use the XP3 on my 120, it worked pretty good, but now I have the xp2 and xp4 on the 120 and the xp3 on my 75g. But yea the XP3 should do you nicely. My tank has a jd, 2 jags, some convicts, firemouth, ornate polypterus and a couple plecos.

 

[12 Volt Man]

XP3 all the way.

and I have had both of those filters..

 

[ewurm]

2x AC110, plus canister.

 

[davidefc]

ac110? searched for it nothing came up bar someone complaining that it was noisey, it needs to be quite as its in my bedroom, is the any need for the fluval 4 or power head, the fluval 4 takes alot of room
thanks all

 

[Jetvtec11]

I have an AC500 (same as AC110) and it is a very good filter but it is pretty noisy. I wouldn't recommend it if you are gonna sleep near it.

 

[Cross127]

Eheim 2217 is good for bio but not much turnover rate so just add two AC110. And as for the noise I find there filters quiet. I've never heard any noise out of mine.

 

[HarleyK]

Howdy,

The 2217 is too small even for a 75 gal. I took it off mine and put it on my 40 gal. Great filter line, those Eheim Classics, though. Think about the 2250 or 2260.

HarleyK

 

[davidefc]

i can add a power head. also i dont no what a ac110 is i have searched but nothing has come up-maybe there not here in the uk

 

[davidefc]

if its too small why does it say for 200litres-600litre tanks? the would be a power head for help