Fluval for my 55G

[Severus]

Well it is time that i get a canister for my other 55g. I currently only have a aquaclear 500 HOB on it. i was looking at getting the Fluval 305 or 405. I know some members on here have experience with them and i am wondering if it would be the right choice. I have read good reviews about them and just want some opinions. Right now im too cheap to buy the eheim, but if anyone has any other recommendations other than fluval, they are more than welcome. Thanks!

Edit: Are the XP2 or XP3 any good? They are so cheap! Also somehow i missed some affordable eheims. Like the 2215... I was looking at the professional series. Sooo..Basically i can afford anyone of them so im looking for what is best and any personal experience or recommendations. Thanks again!

[NorthernBoy]

I have a 2215on my 55 and it is crystal clear. I love ehiem. You can get online for pretty cheap nowadays.

[MrKickalot]

I am running 2-304's on my 110. Love them. I went with them because I have a friend that has ran a 404 on his 56 gallon for a few years and had no problem. I don't have any experience with the others.

[jman]

I think they are pretty fine.

[Severus]

Thanks for all the input. I have found an eheim 2215 for just over 100 bucks. So i think i am going to go with that. Everyone who has ever used eheim has nothing but good to say about it. Thanks a lot!

[Severus]

Wow! I found a 2215 for sale at liveaquaria/Drs. Foster & Smith for $85!!!







But its on backorder until the 19th...

[jman]

awwww hope you'll get something good out of it!

[jeffs99dime]

Wow! I found a 2215 for sale at liveaquaria/Drs. Foster & Smith for $85!!!







But its on backorder until the 19th...


buy it!!!!!! that's an awesome price!

[NorthernBoy]

i was giun to say check dr fosters. you can call and they will honor that price when the get restocked. I have done that with otrher special prices.

[Drumachine09]

You can also sign up for the dr fosters and smiths free magazine/catalouge. I get it, and it is interesting.

[Fishguy2727]

I have used Fluvals for about 9 years and they are great. I woudl go with the Fluval 405, but I will not challenge the Eheims, for the same reason, seems like everyone who has had one says they are hands dwon the best. The National Zoo in D.C. uses them.

[jeffs99dime]

yeah. the newer fluvals and eheims are great!

[blue fin]

I installed my Eheim 2215 yesterday, I can't believe how quiet it is.. I breathe louder than it pumps.... Oh, but it didn't clear my water yet, been running for 24 hours, still just as cloudy. I don't think it's going to be the answer to my water, just good maintenance.

[Severus]

Thanks everybody. Im definitely going with the 405 or eheim 2215. Probably the eheim because it is so cheap off of drs. foster and smith. i Just have to wait a week or so

[KneeKickLou]

Thanks for the tip on that I might just end up getting one myself for my 55 GAL

[jeffs99dime]

I installed my Eheim 2215 yesterday, I can't believe how quiet it is.. I breathe louder than it pumps.... Oh, but it didn't clear my water yet, been running for 24 hours, still just as cloudy. I don't think it's going to be the answer to my water, just good maintenance.

i can answer any questions you may have on this filter if you want

[Severus]

I might have a few jeff..
Not right now but i plan on purchasing it within a week or so

[jeffs99dime]

I might have a few jeff..
Not right now but i plan on purchasing it within a week or so

trust me! lol you'll have questions on setting it up when you see the directions included with the filter. lol

[Severus]

haha, yea im sure i will. Ill probably be on here posting all kinds of questions.lol

[jeffs99dime]

well. i'll be here! lol:thumb:

[blue fin]

Had mine set up in about 30 minutes... all went well, even burped itself, started and was air free in less than a couple of minutes....great buy

Thanks for the offer for assistance, if I come up with a question I'll let you know

[jeffs99dime]

sure thing! :thumb:

[Drumachine09]

Congrats on the new baby. Its a Filter!!!

[Severus]

Congrats on the new baby. Its a Filter!!!

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I didnt get it yet, but hopefully will order it on the 19th.