What Filter Should I Get

[rossitt]

hi i got my tropical tank up and running, and i need to sort another filter out
at the moment im using "Eheim External Filter Professionel 2224" but this only does 66 gallons and my tank is 160 gallons
could anyone please tell me whats the best filter to get, i dont want to be spending loads of money about £100-150
cheers

 

[kj23502]

I personally have had good luck w/eheims. Try finding a second hand one. I have 2 that are second hand and they work great!! Plus you should be able to get a deal that way

If you're leary about a second hand working have the seller put some water in a 5 gallon bucket and put in the the intake and spray bar and plug it in to make sure it works A good seller shouldn't see that as a weird request b/c they would want to see something works before they buy to, would they not?

I have 2 eheim pro II 2028 on my 125 gallon, btw.

 

[OldMan47]

Are you are worried mainly about the difference between the Eheim you have and the amount you need? If you only need a filter to add on to the existing one, a Rena XP3 should be available in your price range and will do the trick if you have reasonable stocking levels.

 

[piranha_tim]

Over hangs = 100% AquaClears
Canisters : budget = TetraTec, Got the cash = Eheim

Good luck ... happy fish keeping

 

[rossitt]

thanks for your help just been looking at the Rena XP3

 

[jkrekord]

Another onworth looking at would be the Fluval FX5.