HOB or Canister?

2fishy · 01/03/2007, 03:29 PM

I want to upgrade from the current HOB Filter that I am running and I don't know which filter would be the best. I can't go with a wet/dry or sump. Too many small children would cause problems with a wet/dry! What filter would anyone recommend and how many on a 55 gallon? I was looking at the AquaClear's because I have read good things about them. But then I wonder about a canister also. Right now I have the Penguin 350. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

r0bin · 01/03/2007, 03:35 PM

I really like my marineland magnum. They make a HOT and reg. I run chemipure in mine.

IPowderBlueTang · 01/03/2007, 04:27 PM

I have the AC 500 on my 120gal and 65 gal and like the flow it gives! I turn it into a mini refugium and add carbon in the AC 500 if needed. Lot cheaper to buy!

AquaReeferMan · 01/03/2007, 05:13 PM

I have a Fluval 404 on my 55g. No sponges just carbon, LR rubble, and some phos media. I like it and it add some nice flow to the tank. If you get one you will need to clean it out every couple of weeks due to detritus back-up.

2fishy · 01/03/2007, 05:20 PM

Thanks everyone for your replies! Does everyone have a skimmer on their tank or has anyone used the surface skimmer with any of their canisters.

oceandrops · 01/03/2007, 06:52 PM

I'm running Eheim 2026 ProII. I removed all media, replaced them with small Live Rock with carbon pad on top. Working good for now.

01/03/2007, 03:29 PM	#1
2fishy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rhinelander, WI Posts: 918	HOB or Canister? I want to upgrade from the current HOB Filter that I am running and I don't know which filter would be the best. I can't go with a wet/dry or sump. Too many small children would cause problems with a wet/dry! What filter would anyone recommend and how many on a 55 gallon? I was looking at the AquaClear's because I have read good things about them. But then I wonder about a canister also. Right now I have the Penguin 350. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. __________________ Carole Current Tank Info: 55 gal

01/03/2007, 05:13 PM	#4
AquaReeferMan Got Reef? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Under the Sea, Pa Posts: 4,593	I have a Fluval 404 on my 55g. No sponges just carbon, LR rubble, and some phos media. I like it and it add some nice flow to the tank. If you get one you will need to clean it out every couple of weeks due to detritus back-up. __________________ Couple SPS/Zoanthid tanks and a couple of FW planted tanks. Current Tank Info: 5 pieces of glass with some silicone and plastic frames holding them together

01/03/2007, 05:20 PM	#5
2fishy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Rhinelander, WI Posts: 918	Thanks everyone for your replies! Does everyone have a skimmer on their tank or has anyone used the surface skimmer with any of their canisters. __________________ Carole Current Tank Info: 55 gal

01/03/2007, 03:35 PM	#2
r0bin Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 1,132	I really like my marineland magnum. They make a HOT and reg. I run chemipure in mine.

01/03/2007, 04:27 PM	#3
IPowderBlueTang Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Canada Posts: 769	I have the AC 500 on my 120gal and 65 gal and like the flow it gives! I turn it into a mini refugium and add carbon in the AC 500 if needed. Lot cheaper to buy!

01/03/2007, 06:52 PM	#6
oceandrops Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 139	I'm running Eheim 2026 ProII. I removed all media, replaced them with small Live Rock with carbon pad on top. Working good for now.