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Fred_and_George · Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 9:54 pm Post subject: Getting a new filter

okay, so i am getting a new filter for my 40 gallon tank with two RES. I currently have an internal Whisper filter for up to 40 gallons (its the one that makes a waterfall with the outgoing water), and the poor thing just cant keep up. I am considering getting a Fluval 405 external filter. I would appreciate any thoughts or concerns. thanks!
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Jdude101 · Level 3 Joined: 03 Sep 2007 Posts: 191 Location: Georgia

i have my 44 gallon tank half filled and am using a 25 gallon filter until i get a new one for christmas, its the zoo med 501 and its doing fine

Squirtle999 · Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 8:49 am Post subject:

I´m getting a new filter on november 25

ryanandsuzyro · Level 3 Joined: 19 Nov 2006 Posts: 207

I planned for the future with my last filter and bought a RENA Filstar XP3 (canister filter), that is geared for 170 gallons. It's running in about 65 gallons of water (75 gallon aquarium on a stand) very well and is pretty quiet. Ideally it will last through even another upgrade (although this tank is plenty big and it should be years before I need to upgrade).

This article compares probably the most common canister filters: the Filstar XP3 and Fluval 404 with pros and cons.

http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Articles/eheimfluval.htm

http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Articles/filtration.htm