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filter suggestions for 20 gallon long

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#1 ·
I posted in the betta section but only got one answer. I'm looking for a new filter for my sorority/community tank. I'm just not loving the bio-wheel. I was looking at EHEIM 22113 or Filstar XP1 but I'm just not sure as to which would be better. I have sand subtract if that helps.
 
#3 ·
I already have the penguin bio-wheel and I don't like it much...Its too noisey and I find myself changing the filter media every week =/

Is the canister model better?
 
#4 ·
You shouldn't have to change media in the Penguin each week unless you are seriously overfeeding the fish. Most folks simply take out the media during water changes and swish it around in old aquarium water(not Tapwater) and then stick it back in the filter. Only needs replaced when it literally begins to fall apart.
 
#5 ·
I used the Emperor 400 for years, worked fine, but if you want a different filter, the 2213 is almost completely silent, and can go months without opening it for cleaning (assuming you aren't overfeeding your fish).
I also have two tanks with nothing but the Lustar HydroSponge, and these also work very well.
 
#8 ·
I just hate the buzzing noise from the bio-wheel and every filter i've used has left little black carbon floating around in my tank...
 
#10 ·
Would a Rena Filstar xP1 be to much for a 20 gallon long? I just got a 15% off coupon from petco!!! lol
 
#12 ·
Rena Filstar xP1

So I went with a Rena Filstar xP1 and I absolutely love it!!! It's so quiet and my water is crystal clear. My girls just love the current as well. Thanks for your help guys!

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