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Is this a better filter than my current aquaclear? I heard canisters are really great and this one is pretty inexpensive.

http://thatpetplace.com/Products/KW/F22/Class/Fish+Supplies+Canister+Filters/T1/F22+0171+0698/EDP/20520/Itemdy00.aspx

Or is this better?

http://thatpetplace.com/Products/KW/F22/Class/Fish+Supplies+Canister+Filters/T1/F22+0221+0190/EDP/11631/Itemdy00.aspx

Last edited by Hooktor at 21-Mar-2005 18:52

Hooktor

I heard canisters are really great and this one is pretty inexpensive.

You have made two statements here.
First "I heard canisters are really great"

Yes they certainly are for many reasons.

Secondly "this one is pretty inexpensive"

Before you do any thing just think why is it "Inexpensive" another word for cheap?

Possibly poor quality, no back up, and just a poor quality pump.

Stick to the well known and trusted brand name who have quality and standing in the field of filters.

I personally would not buy either I would be looking for a suitable Eheim. What size tank do you have?

Keith

Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do.
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Of those particular filters i think both will do the job if your tank is about 30 gallons,but i do believe the hot magnums have the ability to put a diatom filter paper in them which is a definite bonus for crystal clear water.


Gibson SG you know you want one!!

My tank is twenty gallons.

Hooktor

Eheim do make a canister 22-35 US Gal Ecco 2231

Keith

Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do.
I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT?
VOTE NOW VOTE NOW

I agree with Keith that you should get the best you can afford. One area not to skimp on is your filtration system as it is so important to your water quality and a failed filter can be disastrous.

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