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T/A   Mega Fish Posts: 942 Kudos: 1796 Registered: 20-Feb-2004   | I voted for hang on power filters. They are cheap and very efficient. The cost of canister filters just doesn't match up with the over all cost of most freshwater tanks. |
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Darth Vader  Big Fish Posts: 338 Kudos: 334 Votes: 35 Registered: 05-May-2005  | but remember that there is better oxygen supply in a hang on than a canister wich is like fully air tight |
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Gomer    Ultimate Fish Guru Small Fry with BBQ Sauce Posts: 3602 Kudos: 1709 Votes: 106 Registered: 29-Mar-2002  | Canister. The same as hang on back fundermentally, but has more media capacity. -- Gomer |
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| davetherave Hobbyist Posts: 112 Kudos: 82 Votes: 1 Registered: 12-May-2004  | BOXES ARE BEST Changed oth my hang on for these They are cleaner, tidier and far much easier/cheaper to maintain - mayne slightly more to pay initially but overall cheaper Dave the rave |
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Fallout     Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000 | HOB's baby. |
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| bigchris Fingerling Posts: 36 Kudos: 29 Votes: 0 Registered: 02-Mar-2005 | I currently run a eheim cannister on my tank which is really great, but the fluval Biolife wet/dry i had previously did a similar job, was better placeable (with my awkward lid) for circulation and also removed the ugly film on top of the water because it protruded slightly. The eheim was essential in my case though, because the tank is next to my bed and it's much quieter.  |
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| tankie Fish Addict Posts: 857 Kudos: 848 Votes: 230 Registered: 15-Mar-2005  | when it comes to surface area....canisters go a long way. |
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Megil TelZeke Fish Addict Posts: 863 Kudos: 890 Votes: 393 Registered: 21-Jul-2003  | canisters if you can overcome the cost. "Voted for it depends on the tan" so if you have a really dark tan what kind of filter would you use?, what about having no tan and having fair skin    jk |
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Sin in Style Mega Fish Posts: 1323 Kudos: 1119 Votes: 165 Registered: 03-Dec-2003 | canisters are my vote. power houses for the larger tanks but if its under 30 gallons i would vote for HOB. |
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| hzrds Hobbyist Posts: 60 Kudos: 44 Votes: 1 Registered: 08-Jun-2005 | I've had great results with HOB filters. I've heard cannisters work great but like most people, I don't have the money to go and buy one so I work with what I've got. |
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| Bob Wesolowski Mega Fish Posts: 1379 Kudos: 1462 Registered: 14-Oct-2004 | I love having a minimum of two filters on a tank. Ideally one would be a HOB and the other a cannister. If I had to have one filter, I would choose a HOB. Easy to maintain and to access. I favor AquaClear because of the design and the media options. __________ "To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research." researched from Steven Wright |
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| Darth Vader Big Fish Posts: 338 Kudos: 334 Votes: 35 Registered: 05-May-2005 | tell us which filters you think are best IN GENERAL for a fresh water aquarium |
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poisonwaffle Mega Fish Posts: 1397 Kudos: 591 Registered: 11-Feb-2003 | *votes HOB* The best IN GENERAL, IMO. Cannisters are better, but they're rather expensive  I was too cheap to buy a cannister, so I built one...it's a great filter, but it's got a little pump, so all it does is get the water really clean...the 3 HOB's on the same tank do all the big stuff |
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| divertran Fish Addict Posts: 784 Kudos: 469 Votes: 165 Registered: 14-Nov-2004 | I use HOBs exclusively. Yes, cannisters are better filters as far as filters go, but for the cost and maintenance I prefer the HOB. My tanks are small tho, a 30, 10 and 5, any larger I think I'd have to go cann. |
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| sham Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3369 Kudos: 2782 Votes: 98 Registered: 21-Apr-2004  | The best filter regardless of cost I'd say a cannister. The best filter for a good price an HOB/power filter. They can do a good job for alot less money but if I had the cash I'd do my tanks all in cannisters. |
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mattyboombatty Moderator Tenellus Obsessor Posts: 2790 Kudos: 1507 Votes: 1301 Registered: 26-Mar-2004 | Hang on's are cheap and highly effective(if you buy the right one) on small and medium sized tanks. Most are even customizable, they get my vote! Critical Fertilator: The Micromanager of Macronutrients |
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Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003  | Voted for it depends on the tan All mine are HOB powerfilters, however if I could put a canister on the planted tanks I would. On the indoor pond I'd use a combo of both as I like the soothing sounds of  falling water .^_^[hr width='40%'] The life, the love, You die to heal. The hope that starts, The broken hearts... I’ve got another confession my friend, I’m no fool. I’m getting tired of starting again, Somewhere new." [link=*refighting lost battles*]http://babelfish.qwertydigital.com/" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link]  |
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| krige Big Fish Posts: 405 Kudos: 1088 Votes: 377 Registered: 24-Jul-2003 | eheims all the way imho. Gibson SG you know you want one!! |
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| jasonpisani *Ultimate Fish Guru* Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003  | Canister filters are the best & the maintenance is not difficult. They are a bit expencive, but worthed. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com |
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keithgh  *Ultimate Fish Guru* Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003  | They are extremly easy to use & maintain also the filtration muck is outside the tank. Does not interfear with the aquscape when doing any maintenance on the filter. Down side good cainsters eg Eheim are expensive but are considered the best on the market today. 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 |
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