Canisters

[Kissyboots]

Well, I guess I need to start looking into canisters. I figured it would be better if I got that before I converted my 55g to planted...anyway, here are the suggestions I have gotten so far.

Eheim Classic 2217
Eheim Ecco 2236
Fluval 305
Rena Filstar xp3

After reading through Kelly's thread on the Eheim stuff, I might go with something else even though they seem to be the cheapest. Although the Rena one is kind of ugly IMO (although it doesn't matter since it'll be in the stand), I might go with that one since Kelly said it was really quiet. Given that the tank is in my room where I work/sleep, I need something quiet.

Any ideas? Getting the xp3 at Drs.FandS would amount to $185.98.
Would I need anything else?

 

[scottlocks]

well, i have the EHEIM ecco 2232 the model down from the one your looking at. the EHEIMs are quiet, as my 20G tank is in my bed room. i can hear nothing but a slight hum, it is under my tank. it is a little bit tricky to prime tho. but its a great filter. yes it is worth the price. i got my filter from petco. there tanks are bad but the stuff they carry is good. any questions about eheim ask me.

 

[Orion]

I really like the Rena XP filters. I've got 3, 1 xp1 and 2 XP3's. Easy to setup, easy to maintain and quite as a mouse. If I ever need to get another one I can say it'll probably be an XP.

 

[Kissyboots]

This is the one I'm leaning towards. Eheim Ecco Comfort Filter 2236 New - Free Ship - eBay (item 260311246170 end time Jun-03-09 07:45:49 PDT)

I checked out the ones they had at Petco. They were way overpriced, but at least I got to look at them. The one there on ebay seems like a decent price so unless I change my mind in the next couple weeks, I'm getting this one.

 

[scottlocks]

trust be. you will be happy with ANY ecco. i am. i love my eheim ecco!

 

[TLM4x4]

hey kissy, have you checked out Big Al's? I have 2 of their renas and LOVE them, very easy to prime, easy to maintain and quiet too. This is what I took off of their site..... Aquarium Pharmaceuticals RENA Filstar XP 3 Canister Filter
Our Price: $169.99

 

[Kissyboots]

Yeah, I compared prices for all four canisters listed above on the following sites:
Pet Supplies | Dog & Cat Supplies, Pet Meds | DrsFosterSmith.com Pet Products
#1 Big Als Aquarium Supplies. Bargain Prices On Fish Supplies: Fish Tanks, Stands, Decorations, Accessories
Aquarium Supplies, Pet Supplies and Pond Supplies by That Fish Place - That Pet Place
PetSmart - Smart pet products, services, & supplies for healthier, happier pets.

They are all more expansive than anything on ebay, regardless whether it's a Rena or the Ecco. The one there on ebay was the cheapest one I've found so far.