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Sizzlahr

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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.
 
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 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.
 
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.
 
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