canister for 30 gallon

B Considine · Post by **B Considine** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 1:42 pm

I am looking for an economical yet effective filter for a 30 gallon tank. Eheims are out of my budget at the moment, so I'm looking for other options.

Any recommendations and proper sizes?

Blaise

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 2:00 pm

A Rena XP2 should do the trick.

halak · Post by **halak** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 2:22 pm

I have a Rena XP1 on my 30 gallon tank. At Petsmart it is $61 minus $10 if you use the coupon code: SAVEOCT. The code expires on 10/31. You can use the $10 off coupon on XP2 or any order over $60. They also have free shipping on orders over $50.

Jeff120 · Post by **Jeff120** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 2:33 pm

Rena's are real nice filters, having a fluval, ehiem and rena, they are my personal favorite. I have an XP1 on my 29 gallon and it works very well

B Considine · Post by **B Considine** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:07 pm

Thanks. I've heard good things about Rena, but they largely came from Ray at Aquafest, though I do know several GWAPA members have one. I'll see if I can grab an XP2 by tomorrow (have to clear it with the Considine family accountant first).

Anyone tried the combo filter intake/heater that goes on Rena products?

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:26 pm

There's no need for a heat unless the tank is in the basement where it might get too cold.

B Considine · Post by **B Considine** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:46 pm

That's precisely where it is/will be.

Spine · Post by **Spine** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:23 pm

Blaise,
We have a used Ehiem at the shop I think its a 2213? I think they wanted $50 for it.
I might be able to get it for less($30 maybe). It has media and the quick release valves on it. let me know

ingg · Post by **ingg** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:29 pm

Hmmm, time to order me an XP3...

B Considine · Post by **B Considine** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 10:14 pm

Spine wrote:Blaise,
We have a used Ehiem at the shop I think its a 2213? I think they wanted $50 for it.
I might be able to get it for less($30 maybe). It has media and the quick release valves on it. let me know

2213 for under $50? Deal. Though the Rena is a great deal, my current 2213 has been running nonstop since 1987.

EDIT: Before I commit to this, is the 2213 enough for a planted 30? On the 30 I currently have, I run the 2213 with bioballs and an old Whisper for chemical filtration.

Also, would the 2213 be strong enough for an in-line heater?

canister for 30 gallon

canister for 30 gallon

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