Canister filters for large aquariums?

[fishcube]

Any good Canister filters for a large aquarium? I'm using A Filstar Xp3, and was planning on adding a couple more in line with the first. The one is just not keeping the tank clear.

But, is there a better Cannister filter? Want something easy to clean. We used to have a Ocean Clear cannister with polybead and cartridge and it was a pain to clean etc.

I'd prefer not to use a sump filter since I worry about water overflow.

We have a large internal filter on the tank (see pics at link in sig) where I want to have all tubing to be placed through. 3 openings at bottom work well to pull water.

Any suggetions?

 

[CichlidAddict]

Fluval FX5 or the largest Eheim would be my suggestions.

 

[ecal468]

Which tank are you using it on, the 125 or 370? I'm setting up a 120 and will be using 2 XP3's plus an additional AquaClear 110 once the fish start growing. That is what was recommended to me on this site and another, just for some info. Good luck!

 

[benzjamin13]

What's the tank size? The Fluval Fx5 seems good for big tanks.

 

[musichead707]

If its for the 370, you will need more than just an fx5, I added mine as an addition to a xp3 and wet/dry and they just barely do my tank (HEAVILY stocked 240 with big messy cichlids.) Im actually going to be adding an Eheim 2260 or i might even go for the 2262 if I win the lottery. But just one fx5 will not be able to handle a 370 gallon. If you can financially I would go with an fx5 and an large sized eheim. You will have to clean the fx5 probably twice as often as the eheim. So that is naturally a good pattern. So as not to disrupt the beneficial bacteria. Hope this helps.

 

[Wolf3101]

The fx5 has a lot of advantages...one of them bieng the ability to do partial backflushes. I never like to rely on any one system in any of our tanks but the fx5 would make an exelent "core" system. Rated flow and capacities on ALL filter systems are inflated and should only be used as a comparison guide but the fx5 has enough capacity to handle up to a 300gal tank on its own...much larger with more than one or with additional filtration. One of the reasons I'm such a strong proponant of multi-filter systems is that each and every one have thier own strengths and weaknesses and you can use this to your advantage by selecting complimenting equipment.

 

[rallysman]

If you're after ease of maintenance, brush up on wet/dry filters. They don't get any easier to maintain

 

[Bud8Fan]

Ocean Clears

 

[KABB44423]

i say go 2 Fluval FX5's and call it day

 

[donthitmyhead]

My vote goes to Eheim. In the long run you'll save more money with Eheim since it's so reliable.