filter types

[fishys!]

I'm going to be getting a 46-gallon bow front aquarium and would like to know what the best brand of canister filter is. any information would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Welcome to the R2R family.

Ideally we like sumps or refuge to help along with the live rock. I do like canister thought too. I use an api filstar but not the greatest. Magnum makes a good one. I heard Marineland Fx4 is also good.

Again, #WelcometoR2R

 

[ndrwater]

Welcome to R2R!!
Eihem and Fluval make popular models

 

[Rogued_Reefer]

My buddy has a 65g running on a fluval FX-4

 

[fishys!]

thank you all for your input I believe will be getting a Fluval series 06 306

 

[Peace River]

thank you all for your input I believe will be getting a Fluval series 06 306

Although I usually recommend a sump for filtration, I realize there are times that there are reasons not to go that direction. When I do use canister filters I typically select one that is oversized for the tank. Additionally, I have had good luck with Penn Plax Cascade canister filters even though they are less expensive.

 

[fishys!]

Although I usually recommend a sump for filtration, I realize there are times that there are reasons not to go that direction. When I do use canister filters I typically select one that is oversized for the tank. Additionally, I have had good luck with Penn Plax Cascade canister filters even though they are less expensive.

what is a sump? I won't be getting anything until at least October

 

[Peace River]

what is a sump? I won't be getting anything until at least October

I would encourage you to read the following two R2R articles:

The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up a Saltwater Reef Aquarium

Sumps: The Rundown

 

[Fishnut]

If you can’t use a sump, I found that a hang on the back filter such as aqua clear was much easier to use and clean then a canister filter.