ive got an amircale brand. its a nice filter if you are willing to take care of it (clean out bioballs, change pre-filter/ floss). i have it on my 45 gallon FOWLR, but that tank currently has no fish in it and is coming down as soon as i can break it down. if i was you, i would save the money and buy a nice skimmer and as much live rock as possible.