Good filter for 55g?

[ObolskY]

I want to get a new filter for my 55g and i already have a few filters in mind but i just want a good filter that i can trust to get the job done.

I was thinking about getting a fluval c4, an aquaclear 70 or 110, aqueon quietflow 55, or a whisper ex70.

Any suggestions would be appreciated thanks.

 

[Michiba54]

I have 2 AC70s on my 55, but it would help if we knew what your tank stock is?

 

[ObolskY]

I have 2 AC70s on my 55, but it would help if we knew what your tank stock is?

flowerhorn, jack dempsey, and green terror

 

[smokeythebair]

I have a penguin 350 and works great and never had problems.

 

[ObolskY]

I have a penguin 350 and works great and never had problems.

i have had bad experiences with bio wheels and im looking at not getting another one

 

[Michiba54]

i have had bad experiences with bio wheels and im looking at not getting another one

If you want a HOB filter i'd go with an Aquaclear.

 

[CLDarnell]

Aquaclear are the best HOB in my opinion. I have a Magnum 350 Canister on my 55. I love it! You can usually find them used for $50 or so.

Good luck!

 

[ObolskY]

If you want a HOB filter i'd go with an Aquaclear.

im putting sand in my 55g and i've read reviews about sand getting into aqualclears then it gets really loud and thats something i don't really want that

 

[ar0wan]

If you want a HOB filter i'd go with an Aquaclear.

+1

if you're worried about sand just about all HOB are gonna be susceptible
the AC is the leader as far as design
to avoid the sand issue you have to get a top mounted impeller
like the fluval 305 or Rena XP series canisters

 

[CLDarnell]

I have two AC110s on my 150 with sand substrate. On both filters, I have extensions on the intakes. I've never had trouble with sand getting suspended in the water. I can see that if sand got into the impeller of ANY filter, it could cause problems. But I don't think this is an isolated issue with ACs.