hello. im trying to get a new tank but the width space is very limited. what kind of filter would be good if space is a factor? other den just a normal whisper hang on back filter. i was thinking canisters? but wut kind? any suggestions? thanks in advanced.
filter that conserves space
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canister filters do save space more than any other filters if you are looking into saving space inside your tank. I do have an xp3 by Rena and it works great on my 60 gal tank. if you're not too sensitive with your budget i would try to get the new fx5 fluval. a lot of people have great experience with it. you can find the opinions and comments of fellow MFK. just search under fx5. but personally for me i would go on a wet/dry filter in the long run it will save money and better filtration. but $$$ is a lot more.
why would you ever put an xp5 on a 60 gallon? there can be too much of a good thing.
that filter is way too big for that tank.
that filter is way too big for that tank.
why would you ever put an xp5 on a 60 gallon? there can be too much of a good thing.
sorry i missed that point on the 60 gal. but still i think the bigger the better. well it all depends on the person.
900+ gallons an hour might be a little much for a 60. I would get a filter that pushes 300+ gallons a hour, and has at least a liter of biomedia, and that should be just about right for some heavy bioload.
yeah, your right....
but i do have a question on those cansiters... their flow rate is based on zero feet or one foot... if the canister is at least 3 ft high going to the tank that would mean a loss on pressure. just a though. not fighting about it.