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Video of My New Eheim Professional II 2026

My new Eheim 2026 professional canister in action. This is really the best filter I ever had!

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ND Aquatics 4x2x2 with Eheim 2075

Plenty of people have asked me about my tank, cabinet, and filter combination (does it all fit comfortably, what's the flow like, etc). Here's the video to hopefully clear those questions up. I intend on adding a duplicate filter/heater set up on the other side of the tank shortly. Tank is still cycling hence no livestock yet.

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Which Canister Filter Is Better?

I have a 55 gal tank and i'm about the replace the filters that i'm using now with a canister filter. These are the 2 filters I have in mind... Fluval 405 Filter & XP3. Which one is better out of the two?


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FLUVAL 05 Series (105, 205, 305, 405) Canister Filters

Learn more about the Fluval 05 Series Canister Filters with this video introduction to the filter's many features and benefits.

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Which is better, marineland, Rena, or fluval canister filters?

I'm going to buy my first for my new sea star 45 . I've never used one before so I dont know which brand to shoot for. All my other's are aquaclear. Which is the best for quality and useability.


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What Filter Media To Use?

I have a 125 gallon freshwater planted tank. I filter with a Rena XP4 external canister filter. What's the best media should to put in?

When I purchased it I got it with carbon, several form filter pads and a few Bio Chem Stars.

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Rena XP4 What do You Think?

I think about purchasing the Rena XP4 but read in a forum that it sucks. Is that true?

Should I look for other ? Or do I have other (better) options for my 180 gallon acrylic tank? Any information about it or advice is greatly appreciated.

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