I have two large sponge filters from the Co-op in my 75 gal. It’s heavily planted with maybe 30 tetras, some cory’s, a pleco, some Amano shrimp and 3 SAE’s. I had a canister filter that I felt was a pain to clean. It sprung a leak and I never fixed it. Then I tried a HOB and it was too noisy. The sponge filters are the best choice for me. Low tech, low maintenance and quiet! My water is clear and plants and fish are happy.