canister filter

[Pan]

I like the fact that, at least in my experience, the rena xp line is fairly quiet. xp4 was dead quiet xp3 makes gurgling sounds. Now if i really wanted i suppose i could remedy this, but it is almost unnoticiable.

[bv_reefer]

ya a silent filter would be ideal, i was lookin' at the fluvals and gotta admit they're filtration process looks pretty efficient. right now i'm running an aquaclear 30 at the moment with just carbon, but i'm definitely gonna need a filter with more power for when the sps start comin in the tank

[super7]

I work at a fish store and a lot of people come back with the fluval fx5 because it creates a lot of bubbles, this is due to a computer chip or something, if I can remember correctly.
Super7

[bv_reefer]

ya i'm pretty sure i've narrowed it down to a rena filstar, looks pretty efficient, good amount of space for media, and hopefully not too loud

[super7]

the Reanas are a very good filter, and are very quiet. They are used on all the tanks using a canister filter at work, except for the planted tank. They also don't break down, unlike the fluvals.
Super7

[bv_reefer]

good to know, thats odd I always thought that fluvals were a great canister filter, they've been in use for quite a while have'nt they

[super7]

they have but all sorts of things go wrong with them. An example is that for extra filter parts at the store I work at most of them are fluval. Fluvals work great but are more likely to break than other filters.
Super7

[rdnicolas]

Originally Posted by super7

the Reanas are a very good filter, and are very quiet. They are used on all the tanks using a canister filter at work, except for the planted tank. They also don't break down, unlike the fluvals.
Super7

I have been using fluvals for several years now and I think they're great. My only beef with is that the primer sucks big time but I've found a way to reduce the chances of having to prime. I'm currently running three 404's in my marine tank.

[super7]

If you treat them perfectly they don't break, but I personally have had them warp, crack, clips break and primer shrivel. I have never had these problems with a Rena, but the Rena doesn't have a primer.
Super7