Best water filter - Page 2

Gizmo · 05-13-2011, 04:33 PM

Pretty! \^.^/

coltleader · 07-08-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ufimych

I try to keep accessories at a minimum. However, a good silent and durable water filter seems good to have. I expect it will do water aeration and filtration as needed. Which brand would be better to buy? I hate noisy accessories. Will it aerate water well enough?

I am here with the same question!
I am looking for a good water filter. The filter that came with my tank that I purchased a long time ago has decided to die out on me. Does anyone have any suggestions of brands or types that I need to be aware of? I saw something about a website that sells discountfilters and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with purchasing from them. Any reviews or advice would help. Thanks!

Dulcie · 07-10-2011, 12:30 PM

I am also here to ask a similar question. I bought a used 75 gallon tank this weekend and the seller included a Catalina brand canister filter. He said it kept the tank very clean with 30-40 cichilds and he only replaced the medium 3-4 times per year. I'm a little concerned because there was some obivious water damage in the bottom of the tank stand and I suspect it was because the canister filter had leaked at one time.

I know NOTHING about canister filters. My last tank (sold several years ago) was a 55 gallon with an Emporer dual bio-wheel HOB filter. It worked o.k. but priming it was a pain and it was fairly noisey. This one has to be as quiet as possible because it's located right next to the television in the family room.

Can anyone tell me anything about the Catalina brand? I'm aware of fluval brand canister filters. He said he was going back to that for his other tank. Hmmm. Did I get a lemon? He did go over how to use it but I don't want to buy new medium for it if I should just chuck it and get something else.

Thanks for the input!

Dulcie

Gizmo · 07-10-2011, 02:16 PM

As far as my opinion goes, here's the different types of filters, listed in the ranks I would put them in, best to worst:

Wet/dry sumps
Canister filters
Power filters (HOB & In tank)
UGF's
Sponge filters

Unsurprisingly, they're also ranked most to least expensive.

I've heard the name Catalina, but have never researched them, sorry.

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Dulcie Dulcie's Photo Gallery Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 37 Name: Dulcie Cattrell My location Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 26 Times Said "Thanks" 23 Times Was Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Best water filter I am also here to ask a similar question. I bought a used 75 gallon tank this weekend and the seller included a Catalina brand canister filter. He said it kept the tank very clean with 30-40 cichilds and he only replaced the medium 3-4 times per year. I'm a little concerned because there was some obivious water damage in the bottom of the tank stand and I suspect it was because the canister filter had leaked at one time. I know NOTHING about canister filters. My last tank (sold several years ago) was a 55 gallon with an Emporer dual bio-wheel HOB filter. It worked o.k. but priming it was a pain and it was fairly noisey. This one has to be as quiet as possible because it's located right next to the television in the family room. Can anyone tell me anything about the Catalina brand? I'm aware of fluval brand canister filters. He said he was going back to that for his other tank. Hmmm. Did I get a lemon? He did go over how to use it but I don't want to buy new medium for it if I should just chuck it and get something else. Thanks for the input! Dulcie

07-10-2011, 02:16 PM	#24 (permalink)
Gizmo What do fish think about? Gizmo's Photo Gallery Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,350 Name: Guy Miller Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Feedback: 7 / 100% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 183 Times Said "Thanks" 451 Times Was Thanked 603 Times in 573 Posts	Re: Best water filter As far as my opinion goes, here's the different types of filters, listed in the ranks I would put them in, best to worst: Wet/dry sumps Canister filters Power filters (HOB & In tank) UGF's Sponge filters Unsurprisingly, they're also ranked most to least expensive. I've heard the name Catalina, but have never researched them, sorry. __________________ Officially fishless until after the move....tune in later for details!

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