Cant decide on a canister!

[siliconslik]

I'm having a heck of a time deciding what large canister I should put on my 80 gal. I am looking for opinions on which would be better as the sole filter on the tank: eheim classic 2260, eheim pro 3, or fluval fx5.

being the sole filter, I would need the best balance between mechanical and biological filtration, but I also want your professional opinions on ease of use and media selection. Help me decide! I am stumped!

 

[phoenixx]

All three filters you mentioned are good quality. I run the Fluval but if you have the extra money, go with eheim.

 

[Darudist]

If money is not an issue thats easy, get an Eheim pro3 2076!!!

 

[loach43]

 

[Sunpoe]

I think it all comes down to money, if you can afford the ehiem go for it. Thats not to say there is anything wrong with the FX5, from what I have heard it's a nice filter for the money.

On my 75 I am running a 2217 with great results.

 

[zennzzo]

Forget the canister, make life easy and do a DIY wet/dry...easy, inexpensive, great water quality...All you can ask for in filtratrion...

 

[HarleyK]

Howdy,

The 2060 might be a bit overkill. You may want to consider the 2217 or 2250 instead. The Pro3 sucks at mechanical filtration, and the FX5 has comparatively very little biocapacity.

HarleyK

 

[AnDr3w]

I say 2217

 

[spds31]

the FX5 has comparatively very little biocapacity.

What does this mean?



Oh, and I have a 2217. It works.

 

[WyldFya]

FX5 only houses a third the bio-media of eheim pro 3.