I'm trying to figure out which filter to buy for my 55 gal.
I want a canister, and I've been looking at Fluval. Which one would you guys reccomend? Would you reccomend a different brand?

Fluval 304- Output: 260 U.S.g.
Fluval 404- Output: 340 U.S.g.

I think that the Rena Filstar xp3 (350 gph ~100 bucks online) is generally rated higher than the fluvals. For goldies I think I would get that and an Aquaclear 300 or 500.

If money isn't an issue, very few people are ever unhappy with Eheim canisters.

i use a xp3 by rena and a ac 300 and they are easy to maitain my son came over last and said how crstal clear my tank is. all my water tests are on the money

get the 404 for goldies.

I would go with the 404, I personally dont like the Fluvals, but if you do go with them I would get the 404 then also have a HOB filter this way when you clean on the other is running as a back up

I've heard great things about the Rena canister filters. Very easy to work with. Just what I've heard.

Tim

I have rena xp3 and a fluval 304 and 404. I like the rena xp3 better, personally I find it easier to clean (easier to open, and restart)

I wasn't dead-set on the fluval by any means, that's just what someone told me thy liked, so i looked into them. iI think I'll look into the rena ones, then!

thanks guys!

Well if your looking and can efford it, and plan on having this tank or fish for a long time. Look into the Eheims Great Canisters

i second that for Ehleim. if money is no object then go that route. i don't own one as of yet, but when i purchase my 55-75 gal tank, that is the filter i will buy.

Yes, eheims are great canisters! I like mine a lot.

Eheims are great (I owe the Eheim Pro) but Rena XP3 (I own 2) is very close and much cheaper. If I was in the market for a canister today, although I have not had any problems with my Eheim, I would definitely go with an XP3. In any event you cant go wrong with either one.

B) I would skip the canisters and get two Emperor 400's. Try Big Al's, this is a great place to get this filter at a fraction of the cost at retail stores. And you'll get 800 gph. And they are very easy to care for.