Filter ?'s

[country_boy454]

Ok so i have come to the conclusion that i need to upgrade the filter on my tank since i have introduced my cichlids. I do water changes 1 a week and i clean the gravel about every 3 weeks. About a day after i do a water change the water gets murky looking like my filter isnt working. What would be the best filter for my tank. It is a 29 gallon with plants. I'm not looking for something radically priced but not something cheap either. I want one that works good though.

[Dave66]

Canister would do it. Pros - more powerful, more media, can be out of sight.
Cons - they are more expensive that HOB waterfalls.

Dave

[~Erik3.8.07~]

i got a couple bio wheels on my 46 that work awesome, i would have gone with canister from the start if i had know i was gonna end up payin that much anyway, but nonetheless they are fairly cheap and do a very good job

[country_boy454]

I have a bio wheel on it already and i just doesnt seem to cut it. Ill look into canister filters. What are some name brands for the canisters?

[CAF]

Just about every major manufacturer of aquarium products makes them. It all depends on your preference on which company. I use Hagen.

[~Erik3.8.07~]

what size biowheel? and for canister good ones are eheims, fluvals and i think marineland makes some good smaller ones

[A340]

A good HOB option would be an Aquaclear. They are not expensive, quiet, work well, easy to maintain and offer a good variety for custom filter media. I have the AC110 on my 29g and works fantastic. You should be able to get away with the smaller AC70, but I wouldn't go any smaller than that.

[jacca5]

I have a 29 gal with a penguin 350 on it works wonderfully I also have a 55 with 2 milenium 3000 on it and they work ok

[country_boy454]

I have looked around at filters and i think i am going with the Eheim Ecco Comfort Canister Filter- 2234 from bigalsonline.com. It is $79.99 through this store and looks like a good filter. It's good for up to 35 gallon tanks.

"The Eheim Ecco external canister filter is self priming, has a compact design and is easy to use it also comes complete with accessories and media to get you started.The Ecco Comfort filter provides 3 types of filtration: mechanical, biological and adsorptive. The filter is also equipped with filter media baskets for easy filling and cleaning. Also included are 2 detachable, swivel shut-off taps for simple and safe hose-to-filter connection. With proper media set-up a long service life can be expected, with 3 to 6 months between cleanings. Good for aquariums up to 35 U.S. gallons. Media included: 1 liter Ehfisubstrat, 1 carbon pad, 1 fine filter pad, 1 coarse blue pad, 2 media trays."

[CAF]

I have looked around at filters and i think i am going with the Eheim Ecco Comfort Canister Filter- 2234 from bigalsonline.com. It is $79.99 through this store and looks like a good filter. It's good for up to 35 gallon tanks.

"The Eheim Ecco external canister filter is self priming, has a compact design and is easy to use it also comes complete with accessories and media to get you started.The Ecco Comfort filter provides 3 types of filtration: mechanical, biological and adsorptive. The filter is also equipped with filter media baskets for easy filling and cleaning. Also included are 2 detachable, swivel shut-off taps for simple and safe hose-to-filter connection. With proper media set-up a long service life can be expected, with 3 to 6 months between cleanings. Good for aquariums up to 35 U.S. gallons. Media included: 1 liter Ehfisubstrat, 1 carbon pad, 1 fine filter pad, 1 coarse blue pad, 2 media trays."
Sounds good, let us know how it goes...

[jeffs99dime]

you cannot go wrong with eheim. well worth the extra money if you ask me

[rsretep]

i suggest rena filstar2 or an aquaclear 70 cant go wrong with either

[freshwaterfishlover]

Aquaclear 50 or Better yet an Aquaclear 70. My 29 has a Aquaclear 70 and the water is always crystal clear.

[Nick89]

Penguin 350 isnt bad, or the emperor 400.