Need canister filter recommendations urgently

**raunchyz** · 22nd May 2007, 10:38

I just started a new 2ft planted tank and am planning to get a new canister filter
searched yahoo auctions as well as the marketplace here for 2nd hand products and came up with a few products to consider
as i'm new to canister filters, i'll appreciate any help or advice given by the experienced members in this forum
products to consider:
atmann 3338 for $40
Jebo 904 for $52.50
Dolphin C1000 for $20.00

Please help!! Thanks lots

**bossteck** · 22nd May 2007, 12:15

Do a search on google about the 3 options you're considering...
You should look at their flowrates and decide whether it is suitable for your tank. Flowrates are usually rated in litres per hour.

A suitable cannister filter should have one which can displace 2-3 times your total tank volume in 1 hour. If you need help calculating the volume of your tank, you can use the calculator provided by this forum which is accessible via the link at the top right corner.

**raunchyz** · 22nd May 2007, 13:02

hi bossteck, tx for your reply
the filters usually come with more than sufficient flowrates, eg 1000lph for the dolphin and 1200lph for the jebo
wat i'm really worried is the quality
all used for a yr plus so my concern is whether they can last any longer or not
one more question, cos these filters do not come with media of any sorts, how much issit to purchase average priced media?
thanks alot!!

**pringles** · 23rd May 2007, 05:47

I've been very satisfied with using Eheim's. I know it is a touch more expensive. But in the long run, I am sure you will appreciate its durability and its quietness.

You should consider it. I am sure it is not much more expensive, especially in Singapore.

A classic 2213 should do the trick.

**raunchyz** · 23rd May 2007, 07:56

I asked a couple of shopladies and they all told me that a canister filter is too strong for a planted tank. they say that even if i insist on getting one which is highly discouraged, i should get the smallest one with the lowest flow rate.

however the atman that i'm abt to get is the largest one with over 1000lph flowrate.

Can anyone help me? should i go ahead and get the atman model even if it's too strong? or should i just continue using my internal filter (quite small) and continue with not-so-clean water?

By the way, my tank is a 2x1x1.5 ft tank