Adding Canister filter

[mdwflyer]

I am looking at the next bigger budget item for my tank.

My 135g has been running nicely for a year with a 30g sump. I've got a 16w sterilizer running in the sump, and have been very happy with that addition.

We have baby #2 showing up sometime in mid february, so easing the tank workload even a little is a good excuse for a canister. Having said all that I hate reading reviews from the bigger outlet websites. I find it more useful/helpful hearing from local people.

Here's my tank setup:
African and Pleco adventure

I don't need monster filtration, with a bazillion gph flow. I'm looking for something that is easy to maintain, with Pleco's I know I will be cleaning filters often. Quiet, and solid.

I am initially looking at the eheim 2075, but will consider pretty much anything.

Also looking for boxing day sales!

Mark

[ninez]

+1 on eheim 2075.
I just got one last week (for my 90G) and LOVE it.

I am planning to get one or two more on 12/26

[Elle]

I've got one on my 108g goldfish tank along with an AC110. The Eheim works great and is super quiet.

[The Guy]

I've had a 2075 for over a year with no problems or issues at all.

[2wheelsx2]

Since it'll be additional filtration, I would say a 2075 is plenty. But a 2080 would be even better.

[mdwflyer]

Ninez, some of your thick skins are still buzzing their way around my tank...

Gary, 2080 looks pretty awesome, I wonder, will it make margaritas??

[Luke78]

Eheim 2080 is a workhorse, you will be taken away by the amount of media this beast takes in(almost 4 gallons worth)! Easy to use,move around(wheels on it),sturdy body and contructed well,powerfull motor/pump unit,baskets come out easy and maintaince is a charm.I could go on and on plus i enjoy my margaritas This unit is suposed to work like a sump with two intakes and one outtake so i have been told.Clear water days ahead my friend,good luck on your choice!

[mdwflyer]

Luke, I think you could get a job with Eheim for the sales pitch on the 2080, seriously though unless there is a mega sale it's out of my range right now.

There may just be a used 2028 in my future, seems to be pretty close to the 2075 for performance.

I wonder who is going to have the best boxing day sales....

[2wheelsx2]

The 2028 was succeeded by the 2075 so they have the same throughput, but the ProIII's have a much better design. I have both a 2028 and a 2075, so I can directly compare. You can probably get a 2028 cheap, but you had better get some spare canister head gaskets and the hose adapters. Both of those failed on my after 4 years and were replaced. I'll be replacing my 2028 with a 2080 some time in the future.

[mdwflyer]

Thanks everyone, that's helpful information.