Chiclid addict Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I am looking for a canister filter for my 55 that suits the following: quiet,Aesthetically pleasing since it will be exposed and most importantly preforms good it will be used in combo with 2 large sponge filters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishyJames Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I have used Fluval canister filters in the past. They are not "modern" looking but if you keep them clean they look ok....I used automotive interior detailer to keep them black. As far as noise, 30 years of guitar playing and too much loud music has taken its toll on my ears....so they were quiet to me. Why are you adding a canister filter? 2 large sponges should be enough. Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiclid addict Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 Just now, FishyJames said: I have used Fluval canister filters in the past. They are not "modern" looking but if you keep them clean they look ok....I used automotive interior detailer to keep them black. As far as noise, 30 years of guitar playing and too much loud music has taken its toll on my ears....so they were quiet to me. Why are you adding a canister filter? 2 large sponges should be enough. Just curious. Just because I want that extra filtration I have considered getting one rated for something like a 29 since it already had a descent amount of filtration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishyJames Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 8 minutes ago, Angelfishlover said: Just because I want that extra filtration I have considered getting one rated for something like a 29 since it already had a descent amount of filtration I would get one rated for the 55 for the extra flow...if you want that. Also, you may decide to eliminate one or both of the sponge filters in the future. However, that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiclid addict Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 14 minutes ago, FishyJames said: I would get one rated for the 55 for the extra flow...if you want that. Also, you may decide to eliminate one or both of the sponge filters in the future. However, that's just me. Yeah that would be my hope to eliminate both because one would probably make it look lopsided lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I have fluval 307 external canister filter they are great filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiclid addict Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, Colu said: I have fluval 307 external canister filter they are great filter I thinks what I’ll probably end up going with thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChemBob Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I have 2 Fluval 207s running. Seems to be relatively low noise levels to me. I also don't mind the looks. One is hidden in the cabinet under the stand. The other didn't fit in my homemade stand for various reasons, so it is tucked next to it. No one has complained ok the looks. My 1 year old will sometimes notice it and go "exploring", so we'll have to pull him away from messing around with it occasionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 DIY..? you could always make what you want. Or modify what you have. A can on spray paint and a roll of masking tape. You could paint the filter and hoses. What kind of stand are you using that you can’t hide the filter? Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 You could get the ugliest filter, in the world, and put it in a decorative container. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiclid addict Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Frank said: You could get the ugliest filter, in the world, and put it in a decorative container. Decorative canisters I’ve never heard of those could you link one Edited March 18, 2021 by Angelfishlover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DShelton Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 I have been a pretty die hard sponge filter user for a very long time, but I have a used the occasional canister filter (Vortex, Eheim, Marineland) for specific purposes. Personally I have always preferred the Eheim filters, and if/when I have to buy another canister, it will be an Eheim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 10 hours ago, Angelfishlover said: Decorative canisters I’ve never heard of those could you link one I think that you misread my post. A canister filter could be put inside of a large flower pot, a woven basket, an inlaid wood box, a pvc sewer pipe with marble patterned plastic wrap, or a lot of other things imaginable. But, there are these: https://aquaforestaquarium.com/collections/ada/canister-filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJV Aquatics Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 If it was me I think I'd go with a Seachem Tidal 75 HOB instead of a canister, filled with sponge material and after a week or two, I'd lose the sponge filters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiclid addict Posted March 19, 2021 Author Share Posted March 19, 2021 14 minutes ago, Frank said: I think that you misread my post. A canister filter could be put inside of a large flower pot, a woven basket, an inlaid wood box, a pvc sewer pipe with marble patterned plastic wrap, or a lot of other things imaginable. But, there are these: https://aquaforestaquarium.com/collections/ada/canister-filter Yeah I thought you meant like decorative Canisters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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