What Filter to Buy with $120????

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
I won't criticize you for being cheap
but don't be cheap

ok well if you're gonna do it anyway
scrap the namebrands and go higher-power generic

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Max Flow Rate 500 GPH
$60


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Max Flow Rate 525 GPH
$80

both easily found on ebay and are 2x more powerful than any in your list


GL
HTH
 
ar0wan;4771335; said:
Canisters are not affected by head because they are closed systems
Any reduction in flow from advertised rates is due to media friction
also you are making up numbers
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Took the numbers right off the side of the xp3 and xp2 boxes ( fine print). All other numbers I got from online sources including prices.

You are right about the head though. It's because of the media and some 10' of tubing involved in the chain. Head was a the wrong term. The length if tubing is the right one. Wrong terminology, same concept since it's a loss of flow either way.
 
Also for the EHIEM fanbois
your 2215 is rated for a 93g at 164 gph
I'd say at 164gph that filter is only good for a 30gal tank amirite
 
ar0wan;4771373; said:
Also for the EHIEM fanbois
your 2215 is rated for a 93g at 164 gph
I'd say at 164gph that filter is only good for a 30gal tank amirite
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True.....which I believe was the reason for the thread to begin with, op needs more filtration and is aware

And they have a 2217 not a 2215;)
 
I have used the Penn Plax Cascade filters for over a year. They are a great budget filter. I have had a 1000 on a 65g and it was way to small. It only worked on a lightly stocked tank. I have 2 of the 1500's on my 120g and this has been just right on a medium stocked tank with frequent water changes.

If I had a $120 budget I would look for an on-line sale of the 1500 with free shipping and some sort of coupon. You should be able to come pretty close to your budget price and get a much more substantial filter.
 
i bought 2 used xp4's in perfect running condition, both for under $120 each. check craigslist, ebay and the classifieds here. good luck! xp filters are great and cheap, lots of reviews here.
 
i dont know why you should automatically throw out cascade. theyre great filters for a great budget. a cascade 1500 will work very well, as long as you can have patience to wait for a little more $...also. i dont know why you would skip a beat on an AC110, theyre amazing. super quiet, and hold a boatload of media for an HOB. and can cycle that tank a couple times over by itself..with an AC110 and your 2217, you should be alright.. or save your money, and go bigger..

btw, heres a cascade 1500 for 139.99
http://www.amazon.com/Canister-Aquarium-Filter-350-GPH/dp/B0002DJ9PW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1294436325&sr=8-1
 
Well i love the Eheim, its so quiet, but it doesnt seem to have a high flow rate. I just want another filter so that my filtration will be so good, that i wont have any problems being overstocked. Im willing to go to about $150-160 now.
 
My vote is for rena. Never trying fluval again myself. Heard great things about marineland canisters, but I have never tried them since they cost a lot in my area. I do use marineland HOB and I do like them compared to ACs

When it comes down to it, pick the canister you like best :)
 
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