Marineland or Fluval Canister??

[lbannie]

I'm thinking about ditching my sump. It's really small. Only holds about 3 gallons of water. I'm constantly messing with it, it's loud and it never stays at the right level ( pulling too little water out of DT)
Anyway. I've been looking at the Fluval 406 or the Marineland C 360, for my 40 gallon tank that has softies in it.
Which do you think is better? Also does anyone use those knock off things like jebao? Are they a waste of money?
When I upgrade to a bigger tank ( when I upgrade to a bigger house ) I want to go the sump/ref route. But for now I think the canister will be better.
Any thoughts??

 

[flower]

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Originally Posted by lbannie http:///t/392824/marineland-or-fluval-canister#post_3490684
I'm thinking about ditching my sump. It's really small. Only holds about 3 gallons of water. I'm constantly messing with it, it's loud and it never stays at the right level ( pulling too little water out of DT)
Anyway. I've been looking at the Fluval 406 or the Marineland C 360, for my 40 gallon tank that has softies in it.
Which do you think is better? Also does anyone use those knock off things like jebao? Are they a waste of money?
When I upgrade to a bigger tank ( when I upgrade to a bigger house ) I want to go the sump/ref route. But for now I think the canister will be better.
Any thoughts??
I have had both canisters, I like the Fluval best, it's the easiest to work on. My Marineland always vacuum sealed so tight it was a horrible pain in the hands to get the top off to clean. I don't know if they are all like that, but I learned my lesson and never got another one. It has been some years so mine was an older model.

 

[lbannie]

They are relatively close in price. I'm trying to figure out which holds more water. I had the marineland 350 before in my freshwater day and liked that. I just want to be happy with my choice after shelling out some bucks!!

 

[morgan175]

Get a rubbermaid tub and build a bigger sump in the long run you will be happier and less problems IMO.

 

[novahobbies]

I agree with Morgan.....use a rubbermaid as a temporary sump and build a sump/fuge out of a 15g tank and some plexiglass.....it's not hard and will permit you more options for equipment in the long run.

 

[flower]

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Originally Posted by novahobbies http:///t/392824/marineland-or-fluval-canister#post_3490924
I agree with Morgan.....use a rubbermaid as a temporary sump and build a sump/fuge out of a 15g tank and some plexiglass.....it's not hard and will permit you more options for equipment in the long run.
I assumed there was no more room for a larger sump than the one being used, which is 3g

OP said he/she knows a sump is best, and will use one on a larger tank when it is purchased. That for now a canister is the choice.

 

[lbannie]

Thanks yeah I would like a sump, but I don't have room for a better one and I can't add any more weight to the floor! My boyfriend says im pushing it now with my 40 gallon tank!! Eventually I want to go above 100 gallons and really do it right!
I'm leaning towards the marineland c 360. I've never had anything from fluval so I guess I'll stick with what I'm familiar with.

 

[manners]

I had a c360 on my 46 g and it would not stop creating little micro bubbles, I exchanged it for another one and had the same problems so I finally had enough and returned it again but traded it for an eheim professionel 3 and have had no problems, also it is much easier to clean.

 

[lbannie]

Well I got the marineland 360!! So far I love it!! Pretty easy to set up. I did a water change when I hooked it up and this morning I can't believe my tank!! CRYSTAL CLEAR!!! Everything I scraped and blew off in the tank is gone. There are NO micro bubbles ( which I had with my sump ) The unit is super silent too! Really happy so far