Canister filters...

[tubbs24]

For my 30 gal. brackish tank, I would like to use my HOB filter along with a canister filter to improve filtration, but what canister filter? I've been looking at a few, and came up with these:

Eheim Professional Series 2222:
http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/product.xml?product_id=22029;category_id=2965

Fluval 205:
http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/product.xml?product_id=35997;category_id=1711;pcid1=2885;pcid2=

Eheim Ecco Comfort:
http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/product.xml?product_id=24925;category_id=1711

Anyone have any experience with these? If so, do you like them? Are they quiet? Any other suggestions on filters would be appreciated

Tubbs

 

[OCCFan023]

if you can afford the pro series 2222 go for it!

 

[dogdoc]

Take a good look at the Rena's. An XP1 or XP2 would probably work great. I love my XP3's.

 

[TLM4x4]

I have the Rena xp3 and yes they are VERY quiet...dont even hear it running on my 125 tank, had a xp2 on a 55..never had any trouble with either and not too bad on price for what you get.

 

[lou48314]

I have the Rena xp3 and yes they are VERY quiet...dont even hear it running on my 125 tank, had a xp2 on a 55..never had any trouble with either and not too bad on price for what you get.

How does the Rena compare to the Fluvals? I have had Fluvals since the early 90's.

 

[TLM4x4]

Well when I was thinking about getting a canister I asked alot of questions, from the ppl on this forum and in reading alot of posts seeing how many ppl it seemed were happier with the renas than the fluvals...im sure it just depends on what canister you have had good experience with too and rena is my first so I dont have alot of experience behind me to speak about it. I do know that there is another canister way more expensive than the renas that is suppose to be better, the Eheim, but I just know I have been very happy with the renas *thumbsups

 

[tubbs24]

Well then, by popular demand, I'm leaning towards the rena XP2 for my 30 gallon. It sounds like they're well liked, and on some other sites, they seem easy to maintain also. thanks for all of the input!

Tubbs

 

[bala_aquarium]

if you can afford the pro series 2222 go for it!

ive heard great things about the pro series 2222

 

[FreshwaterJeff]

Might also want to consider this:

http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/product.xml?product_id=22019;category_id=1711;pcid1=2885;pcid2=

Can get them for $59.99 on eBay...