So I'm looking at picking up a new tank, but I figured at 75 gallons it would be about time to abandon the HOB filters and go external. I wasn't even aware of the existence of wet/dry filters before I started looking, and they seem like they'd do a good job and you can also build your own.
My question is are they much better than a canister? Also, is it imperative that you have the aquarium drilled to run the plumbing up for the overflow? It seems like it would be, but I can't find a ton of information on them after some googling (well nothing absolutely clear anyhow).
PS I can't believe how expensive some of those canister filters are. I see everyone recommending the FX5, only to find it's almost $400. Geez! Makes me want to get another AC50 and just run two HOBs for the darn price! Just not sure if externals are really that much better.
My question is are they much better than a canister? Also, is it imperative that you have the aquarium drilled to run the plumbing up for the overflow? It seems like it would be, but I can't find a ton of information on them after some googling (well nothing absolutely clear anyhow).
PS I can't believe how expensive some of those canister filters are. I see everyone recommending the FX5, only to find it's almost $400. Geez! Makes me want to get another AC50 and just run two HOBs for the darn price! Just not sure if externals are really that much better.
