Filter question

[Sizzlahr]

About to upgrade to my 240 gallon freshwater tank.
What Is a good filter that has worked for you? I'm looking at the fx5, but recently I have heard about the ehiem 2260(I think) or do you recommend something different.

 

[brich999]

I'd say sump, but that's just what I like. I like the customizability of sumps, and will need multiple canisters to even come close to what a decent sump can do. Just my .02

 

[bomber]

I have two eheim's a 2260/2262. Love them both but running a combo(canister/sump) on my main tanks.

Would suggest running a sump and a canister if you can. There has been many situations where something goes wrong with my sump at the beginning and my trusty eheim has not failed me yet.

 

[Jc1119]

I'd say sump, but that's just what I like. I like the customizability of sumps, and will need multiple canisters to even come close to what a decent sump can do. Just my .02

I found the same to be true in my situation. For my 300 I was looking to turn the tank around 7x and hour or around 2400gph(with sump volume). sump cost about $400 to build. For the same flow, I would have needed 4 fx5's.......about $800 without media.

and sump maintenance is a breeze.......

just my 2c as well.

 

[mbupuffer]

Go 2 FX-5's, easy breezy.

Though the Eheims do cut down on the electrical bill