cturner1 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 I'm thinking of turning my 3fter into a planted tank so right now I'm gathering all the supplies. ive had a crappy 500l/h internal filter in the tank for a few months but I'm going to throw it out because it just doesn't do the job. I'm looking for a filter thats cheap and actually works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilviss Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 I reckon a canister would be good for a planted tank I wouldn't trust the crappy ebay ones, plus alot of them are hard to get parts for There are cheap aquaone nautilus's on aquaholics online I considered getting one but went with an eheim classic because it would be more silent as it's at the head of the bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Otto are quite good & priced well. I am using a Fluval U4 in my 4ft atm. Awesome internal filter. Age of Aquariums - OTTO PF-1200N ( 1200lph ) Age of Aquariums - Fluval U4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 [MENTION=11961]lilviss[/MENTION] I have a Aquaone Nautilus 2800 & I have to check it to see if is running it is that quiet. But Eheim are awesome from everything i am told. I haven't owned yet, but i will one day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilviss Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 [MENTION=11961]lilviss[/MENTION] I have a Aquaone Nautilus 2800 & I have to check it to see if is running it is that quiet. But Eheim are awesome from everything i am told. I haven't owned yet, but i will one day!! That's what i was saying till i splurged on getting one at the last second lol, an extra $70 compared to a nautilus i think If you're strapped for cash a good old aquaone 104f might be good, internal power filter, $40ish But an Otto as above would be an improved over the 104f if ya have the extra $15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilviss Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Got my first mention thanks i'd do it back but i dno how! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 [MENTION=11961]lilviss[/MENTION] just put a @ infront of the persons forum name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilviss Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Thanks [MENTION=12589]Bear[/MENTION] I think that will do it? Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daydream Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 Ehiem2217 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewo76 Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Running a eheim 2215 on 3x18x18 planted. Enuff to good water movement. Without disrupting plants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilviss Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 I just bought a 2217 for a 2ft lol, tell ya how i go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daydream Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 My 2011AGA aquascaping comp tank 3x2x2 ran a 2217 no prob at all. It was running co2 heavy stocked with plants and livestock and never missed a beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
