please help me pick a filter

[irishfan]

Recently my main filter on my 90 croaked. I tried, to no avail, to fix it and the motor seems burnt out. If I were in the $150 range, could anyone recommend a solid filter? Dont care what kind/type, just need some help pointing me in a good direction. Thank you

 

[aquaventions]

Would a pump drive your old filter? If so, you could consider a Blue Line HD Series pump. Championlighting.com, among others, sells them.

 

[devder1]

i wud say for 150 the best you could do is
2 powerful HOBs about 40$ each
1 fluidized bed filter+powerhead $60
you can go to drsfostersmith.com and get them for cheap, i think this is a good combo, Hobs for mechanical and fluidized be for biological

 

[svtim]

im pretty sure you can still get a fx5 on ebay for 200 bucks and just use pot scrubbies for bio till you can get better.

 

[Madayew]

either 2 HOB filters or an FX5

 

[bitteraspects]

or an FX5

please show me where i can buy a FX5 for $150. i will buy out their entire stock.

OP:
if youre handy, id suggest building a wet/dry. you can get everything you need to build it for under $150, and it will provide the most effective filtration for your tank.

if youre not into building stuff, or you just dont want the hassle, i would suggest an AC110 or Eheim 2217. you may be able to find a XP3 for around your price range online, but youd have to shop around.

 

[DMD123]

I just ordered a Cascade 1500 at Pet Solutions online for $119.99 + free shipping. If you use coupon code THKY you get an additional $5 off. It is rated 350gph for up to 200 gallon. This is in your price range and a decent budget canister. Lots of filter for your money.

I have a Cascade 1000 that came with my tank when I got it used and can not complain. It is quiet and works great on my 65 gallon.

 

[irishfan]

Thanks
Bitter..I would have no idea how to do that...I have considered just spending more and getting an eheim or xp3. Cheapest f5 is like 225 I could find. Considered that but I dont know.

 

[benzjamin13]

I'd suggest a Fluval 405 and/or AC110.

 

[fcamargo6thave]

DIY wetdry research it and u will see how easy it is to make. I recently bought one and said the same thing u are saying i have no idea what it is but if you look up DIY's you will see they are easy to make