Penn Plax Cascade canister filters? anyone

[RUtalking2me]

Anybody heard anything on Cascade filters?I have use marineland,fluval,emporer w bio wheels in the past with no problems. I just got a new 45gal tank which I will be setting up soon and would like to try something new. Now that I sold my 55 and starting from ground zero I would like your input on this filters I also like Eheim but don't know how good they are since everyone has had a 50\50 love hate relationship with them. and from what I read so far Rena xp is the way to go.......... is this right?

 

[M0lten_Zer0]

Cascades are decent filters, Ive heard some random issues with leaking and general canister things...I would put them on par with a Fluval. But yeah, I have to recommend the Rena XP series aover all others mostly just because I have phased out all other canisters in their favor I run 5 XP3s and 1 XP4 in my bedroom and they are dead silent...not to mention a couple of them have been going for nearly 10 years. I also like the Eheim classic series and used to run alot of them, but they dont offer the flow rates Im looking for these days but are awesome for a moderate size planted.

Heres a couple of Drs F&S links which save big bucks
Aquarium Filters, Filtration & Water Quality: FilStar Aquarium Canister Filter

Aquarium Filters, Filtration & Water Quality: FilStar Aquarium Canister Filter

For a 45G, the XP2 should handle it just fine alone...unless your going to seriously stock it then the XP3 may be a good alternative.

 

[RUtalking2me]

Thanks for the fast response after looking around all day on the internet. I will try out the Eheims classic modle 2215 good for up to 92 gallons. I got it on sale for $100.00 plus tax thru petsmart online. I'll let you know what I think after I try it out for a while.

 

[M0lten_Zer0]

Eheim classics are good solid filters, hope you like it