New Filter For A Planted Tank

[sacramonel]

All,

I have a 45 gallon heavily planted tank. I currently have a Magnum 350 Pro cannister filter nad I absolutely hate it. It is very difficult to operate and closing it becomes a nightmare due to the snap fixtures. I want to replace this filter with something easier to use. I was thinking a power filter instead of a cannister. Will these these type of filters perform adequately with a planted tank?

 

[Themuleous]

People tend to get external (over and above the fact that they are probably by far the best filters you can get) as it gets a bit of kit out of the tank. Planted tanks are all about creating a certain look or 'scape' in a tank and a huge filter in the corner can ruin the effect. Thats certainly why I've switched to an external on my nano.

Have you looked at the Eheim range? I have a professional 2222 and classic 2211 both of which I would highly recommend and Eheim have a good history and track record.

Sam

 

[sacramonel]

Thank you for your reply. I have looked at the Eheim filters and I do believe they are the best, but they are a bit above my price range. Being also a Marie aquarist, I was thinking of using a sump type system for my planted tank in which the power filter would be attached to the sump. Do you believe this is a viable alternative?

 

[Themuleous]

Have heard of people trying this but think there has always been problems with CO2 and not being able to add enough as the sump generally drives it off.