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    Any good Canister for a 45x25x28 tank to recommend?

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    Hi guys,

    I'm planning to get a 40x25x28 opticube tank and wondering any brand/model of canister to get for a tank in this size. Need it to be quiet as the tank will be in my room. Was using a HOF previously and want to have a better filter system.

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    Re: Any good Canister for a 45x25x28 tank to recommend?

    You can try a Fluval FX5... have always wanted to get one due to its capacity and have heard numerous good reviews from some friends on this cannister... if you don't mind the size that is...
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    Quote Originally Posted by dkk08 View Post
    You can try a Fluval FX5... have always wanted to get one due to its capacity and have heard numerous good reviews from some friends on this cannister... if you don't mind the size that is...
    Thx! Will look into it more ^^ size is fine with me but realize a point. The canister need to be placed under my desk. know that some canister need to be places same lvl as tank, that will be a big problem to me. Hope some bros will give more tips =)

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    Re: Any good Canister for a 45x25x28 tank to recommend?

    For that size, a 2211/2213/2222/2224 Eheim canister will probably suit your purposes. Nice dog in your avatar, looks like that Boo from Youtube. The FX5 is a good filter but probably too big for your purposes. Unless you intend to run a chiller, the smaller canisters will do fine if you keep the bioload within manageable limits.
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    Quote Originally Posted by stormhawk View Post
    For that size, a 2211/2213/2222/2224 Eheim canister will probably suit your purposes. Nice dog in your avatar, looks like that Boo from Youtube. The FX5 is a good filter but probably too big for your purposes. Unless you intend to run a chiller, the smaller canisters will do fine if you keep the bioload within manageable limits.
    Hi bro.. Haha thanks, got the dog pic from my gf. Hmm yea I was looking into eheim 2211&2213 last night too... Probably getting one of the model. Wondering the price difference alot? Just wondering how come some canister need to be same lvl as tank even though they have pump and eheim canister don't need to? Sorry if it's a noob question, kinda new with canisters ^^

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    Re: Any good Canister for a 45x25x28 tank to recommend?

    Different canisters have different flowrate. Some have much weaker pumps, so to compensate for that, they have to be placed at the same level with the tank. These are usually smaller canisters like the Eden 501 or the Shiruba filter, model number I forgot.

    Eheim canisters are rated higher on flow rate and are meant to be placed below the tank in most cases. You can consider the smaller Fluval models, Jebao or Boyu if you're on a tight budget, or even Atman canister filters. Though for peace of mind, the majority will agree that Eheim, although expensive, is a good brand. Ease of finding spare parts when required, makes them worth the cost.
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    Re: Any good Canister for a 45x25x28 tank to recommend?

    Quote Originally Posted by stormhawk View Post
    Different canisters have different flowrate. Some have much weaker pumps, so to compensate for that, they have to be placed at the same level with the tank. These are usually smaller canisters like the Eden 501 or the Shiruba filter, model number I forgot.

    Eheim canisters are rated higher on flow rate and are meant to be placed below the tank in most cases. You can consider the smaller Fluval models, Jebao or Boyu if you're on a tight budget, or even Atman canister filters. Though for peace of mind, the majority will agree that Eheim, although expensive, is a good brand. Ease of finding spare parts when required, makes them worth the cost.
    Ahh... now i know more ^^ thanks alot for the explanation. guess i will invest with eheim 2213 =) so just in case i wanna add chiller or change in future setting haha

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    Re: Any good Canister for a 45x25x28 tank to recommend?

    Before you do that, research first on the available filters and their recommended flowrates. The higher the flowrate of the canister is better where the use of a chiller is required, because canisters will clog up over time without a prefilter on the intake section.
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    Re: Any good Canister for a 45x25x28 tank to recommend?

    The size of the tank you stated is in cm or inches?
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    Quote Originally Posted by stormhawk View Post
    Before you do that, research first on the available filters and their recommended flowrates. The higher the flowrate of the canister is better where the use of a chiller is required, because canisters will clog up over time without a prefilter on the intake section.
    Yea... Think 2213 is more then enough for my coming setup.. Now need to survey the prices ^^

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    Quote Originally Posted by sheng View Post
    The size of the tank you stated is in cm or inches?
    Hi Sheng, it's in cm ^^

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    Re: Any good Canister for a 45x25x28 tank to recommend?

    Nice dog!

    Eheim is the best = > in my experience.

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    Re: Any good Canister for a 45x25x28 tank to recommend?

    Hi, i got fish tank of same size, use to has a no brand over hang w/ small flow rate, with planted, it clog up fast....change to 2213 for 2 weekd now... Flow rate is good!

    The only down side is the included intake pipe and outflow need to saw off to fit the tank....

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    Quote Originally Posted by spider View Post
    Hi, i got fish tank of same size, use to has a no brand over hang w/ small flow rate, with planted, it clog up fast....change to 2213 for 2 weekd now... Flow rate is good!

    The only down side is the included intake pipe and outflow need to saw off to fit the tank....
    I also using 2213 for my 45cm tank, but I did not saw the ehiem pipes. I use gush mini 13mm lilypipe instead. It's shorter than the normal lilypipes.
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    Re: Any good Canister for a 45x25x28 tank to recommend?

    Hi guys, yea 2213 seems gd... Just got 1 frm seaview last weekend. Gonna start cycling the tank this week =)

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    Re: Any good Canister for a 45x25x28 tank to recommend?

    Quote Originally Posted by titusxc View Post
    Hi guys, yea 2213 seems gd... Just got 1 frm seaview last weekend. Gonna start cycling the tank this week =)
    Great buy, bro! Now I know why people swear by Eheim. Yesterday I just had my 1st maintenance with 2213 to clean up debris inside after major replanting. It was so easy, especially with the double taps. Cleaning all the lily pipe & fill the hose back with water, voila! instant priming!

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    Quote Originally Posted by hencpu View Post
    Great buy, bro! Now I know why people swear by Eheim. Yesterday I just had my 1st maintenance with 2213 to clean up debris inside after major replanting. It was so easy, especially with the double taps. Cleaning all the lily pipe & fill the hose back with water, voila! instant priming!
    Haha thx bro.... Yea got the double taps also. can't wait for the tank to be ready. By the way I choose the Sulawesi setup. The shrimps interest me more after thinking for sometime =) but for sure will try aqua scaping in future hee

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    Re: Any good Canister for a 45x25x28 tank to recommend?

    Sulawesi isnt easy to start out with, all the best!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jovel View Post
    Sulawesi isnt easy to start out with, all the best!
    Haha yea... Will take longer to cycle the tank before adding the shrimps ^^

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    Re: Any good Canister for a 45x25x28 tank to recommend?

    Quote Originally Posted by ZackZhou View Post
    I also using 2213 for my 45cm tank, but I did not saw the ehiem pipes. I use gush mini 13mm lilypipe instead. It's shorter than the normal lilypipes.
    Interested! Where can i buy it !

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