What filter to use?

[durian]

Hmm, hi i'm planning on getting a 4x2x2 or 5x2x2 feet tank, but can't decide on the type of filter to use. Thinking of using overhead layered filter, but been thinking about canister filter too. I know the important thing is the filter media and the composition of the beneficial bacteria. BUT. Money plays a part too. So help me out guys.

[new2planting]

Hi Durian,

I propose a External Canister Filter...If u intend a 4FT/5FT then a gd filter media is very important. Brand: Eheim, i'll boldly say this brand is much more expensive than others but u r paying for it's quality, trustworthy product, problem-free & reliable. I'm using it for my own tank, one External & one Internal. Most people here will recommend you this brand too. Cheers......

[Dennerle]

Go for Eheim. Problem-free compared to other brands.

[leafhorn]

For filters, I will always try to buy canister above other filters. Because canisters are the most versatile filters, you can use for plant tanks, can use for marine tanks, can use for anyway freshwater tank. Other significant advantages is that it's neat, and wont take up space in the tank, and its powerful, and relatively low maintainence.

Brand to buy, Eheim.

[mervin]

Yes !!! agreed. Eheim is a CHAMPION brand to used.
Swear by it !!!!

[durian]

external canister filter it is then~

[mervin]

Yup ! dn't know much about their inteneral ones. external canister r easier to "service" and they dn't take up any space in the tank. therefore......more plants and fishes hor. get the eheim pro 2 series. very good !!!!

[Dennerle]

Originally posted by mervin
Yup ! dn't know much about their inteneral ones. external canister r easier to "service" and they dn't take up any space in the tank. therefore......more plants and fishes hor. get the eheim pro 2 series. very good !!!!

but the price also very "good":p

[leafhorn]

Originally posted by Dennerle
but the price also very "good":p

Of course, they take pride in their products and will not lelong their canisters like cheapskate items. If you want good things, of course need to pay good price.

Alternative can get second hand Eheims, still good, and cheaper. Frankly saying, I rather buy second or even third hand Eheims than buy brand new Atmans.

[mervin]

leafhorn is right. this investment will last u.....almost a lifetime. free from problems from the filter. used a taiwanese 1 b4 and after some time...started leaking :mad:
shop around 1st lor, like what the man said...try looking for 2nd or even 3rd hands ones. change all the seals or O rings and u r all set !!!!:D

[durian]

hmm, alright then, but still on financial side, where can i get an atman 3338?

[leafhorn]

Yishun got one shop selling cheapest for atman, arofanatics forum got more info.

[durian]

oo the yishun blok 618 or 628 there right?

[leafhorn]

Yah yah, cheapest I think, according to arofanatic postings.