New 55gal tank

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IceMan198753

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I am setting up a new 55gal tank but I need a filter for it. I have been looking a Eheim, Fulval, and Marineland canister type filters. I have never used a canister filter. I have been looking at the Marineland C-360 filter but have heard mixed reviews about it! So I am needing y'alls recommendations on this! Any input would be helpful!

Also, what is a good substrate? I prob. won't have any plants!

Thanks
 
Hw304b. I have one on my 125 I love it.

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xp3 good NAME BRAND filter $105 ON AMAZON... IMO this is $ for $ best value on a can. filter anywhere I know of
 
My Rena XP3 has been fantastic. It makes a really good first canister too as it's easy to prime, operate and clean.
 
IceMan198753 said:
http://www.amazon.com/API-Filstar-X...=UTF8&qid=1380924525&sr=1-1&keywords=rena+xp3

Is this what y'all are talking about??
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yes .. newly renamed ,but that is the equivalent of the xp3... good filter, great price JUST BE AWARE , you will have to add bio media(ceramic rings or similar).. but 2 boxes of fluval bio media(about $20) will be plenty for a 55.. at that price w/ bio ...still the best deal on a name brand can .,at least that I KNOW OF..:) AS FAR AS SUBSTRATE ,, a bag of pea gravel OR POOL FILTER SAND,, from home depot is cheap ($5-10),,and good....good LUCK, and post any new questions and updates
 
lp85253 said:
yes .. newly renamed ,but that is the equivalent of the xp3... good filter, great price JUST BE AWARE , you will have to add bio media(ceramic rings or similar).. but 2 boxes of fluval bio media(about $20) will be plenty for a 55.. at that price w/ bio ...still the best deal on a name brand can .,at least that I KNOW OF..:) AS FAR AS SUBSTRATE ,, a bag of pea gravel OR POOL FILTER SAND,, from home depot is cheap ($5-10),,and good....good LUCK, and post any new questions and updates
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Thanks a bunch Lee!!!
 
I use a cascade 1000 on my 55 gallon and am very happy with how it has performed. Also sand is the only type of substrate I use!
 
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