FISHnLAB
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Hi guys, I am currently planning my first planted community tank build and am trying to decide on filtration. It will have a medium to heavy plant load with a high fish load as well.
My tank decision isn't made yet but, the top of the list is a Waterbox Clear 3620(49.1 US Gallon 900mmL x 500W x 450H) so let's use that for the plan.
I am going for the naked look so nothing will be going in the tank except 2 glass lily pipes. Even the lighting will be suspended from the ceiling. The lid will likely be a custom made one piece polycarbonate/mesh from Top Lid's.
So, I have decided to go with a canister over a sump. My top choices are the Oase Biomaster Thermo 350 or 600 and the Fluval 307 or 407. I was leaning towards the Oase but, after doing a bunch of research they seam very problematic. I read constant posts about bad air leakage issues, water leaks, weak flow, high noise and vibration, etc. I don't see these issues very often if ever with the Fluval 07's so now I am leaning that way again. I really liked the built in heater in the Oase but, I can get an inline or build my own inline for a Eheim Jager or the like if necessary. I would rather reliability over convenience.
So, what do you guys think? Should I just get an 07? Are there other options I should consider from Eheim, Aqueon, Sicce, etc? Any other suggestions are welcome too as I am new to the hobby. I'm basically looking for a very quiet, bulletproof canister with zero issues and great reliability/longevity. I choose more maintenance over any issues.
Thanks for your help👍.
My tank decision isn't made yet but, the top of the list is a Waterbox Clear 3620(49.1 US Gallon 900mmL x 500W x 450H) so let's use that for the plan.
I am going for the naked look so nothing will be going in the tank except 2 glass lily pipes. Even the lighting will be suspended from the ceiling. The lid will likely be a custom made one piece polycarbonate/mesh from Top Lid's.
So, I have decided to go with a canister over a sump. My top choices are the Oase Biomaster Thermo 350 or 600 and the Fluval 307 or 407. I was leaning towards the Oase but, after doing a bunch of research they seam very problematic. I read constant posts about bad air leakage issues, water leaks, weak flow, high noise and vibration, etc. I don't see these issues very often if ever with the Fluval 07's so now I am leaning that way again. I really liked the built in heater in the Oase but, I can get an inline or build my own inline for a Eheim Jager or the like if necessary. I would rather reliability over convenience.
So, what do you guys think? Should I just get an 07? Are there other options I should consider from Eheim, Aqueon, Sicce, etc? Any other suggestions are welcome too as I am new to the hobby. I'm basically looking for a very quiet, bulletproof canister with zero issues and great reliability/longevity. I choose more maintenance over any issues.
Thanks for your help👍.