oxtim12345
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I just bought a new 55 gal but don't know which filter to use. I heard the Emperor 400 is good but it doesn't fit in my tank. I'm think about getting a canister filter. Any suggestions?
Which canister filter is the best for a 55gal?
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salttrigger
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I have a fluval 404 in my 60 gal tank.You should try it.
oxtim12345
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I heard those were a pain to clean all the time. Is that true?
saltwatersensae
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yes it is true they are a pain to clean I had a Fluval 403 and I would clean it every two mounths and dreaded it because it was soooo hard and messy
salttrigger
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Pete its right, they are so easy to clean, I bet it will take like 10 min. to do it.
oxtim12345
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Would the 304 work fine? It states that it could handle up to 70 gal and i ahve a 55gal. I also will use a bac pak for additional filtering.
salttrigger
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404 will cost only few more dollars,you will have more water movement (about 80 GPH more than 304)but if you want to get the 304 I guess you will be fine.
viking
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Originally posted by phisherman:
I have the 304 on my 45 gallon fresh. The thing works like a dream. It is reaaly easy to clean. It takes me just as long to clean my ac 300 as it does for my 304. The sponge filters clwean real easy and are easy to remove. Easy access to all of the media baskets. Quick release from the hoses which don't cause a mess. Once you hve it set up it works great. <STRONG>I think that you can get a 404 from big als online for only $89</STRONG>. I would go for it if I were you. Personally I love hagen products and have nevr had any problems with them.
you might wanna take that out before a shark see's it. We aren't allowed to refer to or link other online stores.
I have the 304 on my 45 gallon fresh. The thing works like a dream. It is reaaly easy to clean. It takes me just as long to clean my ac 300 as it does for my 304. The sponge filters clwean real easy and are easy to remove. Easy access to all of the media baskets. Quick release from the hoses which don't cause a mess. Once you hve it set up it works great. <STRONG>I think that you can get a 404 from big als online for only $89</STRONG>. I would go for it if I were you. Personally I love hagen products and have nevr had any problems with them.
you might wanna take that out before a shark see's it. We aren't allowed to refer to or link other online stores.
oxtim12345
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Thanks for the info viking. I was curious where i could buy one. Didn't know what you meant by big als. Is that a online fish store?