The Fluval 307 is a canister filter that is rated for aquariums up to 100 gallons. This filter provides excellent filtration for both fresh and salt water aquariums. The three media baskets on the Fluval 307 allow you to customize your filtration to meet the needs of your specific aquarium setup. I have a new Aqueon quiet flow 30 in the bag to install but money is tight so would like to try n quiet this noisy one… it’s bin hooked up 3 ? Weeks and the fish are happy tho there is a strong current and plenty of bubbles from the return. ( no spray bar…) I unplugged the bubbler I can’t help but agree that for a tighter budget, the SunSun / Polar Aurora canister filters are absolutely killing the competition. Phosphates may not directly harm the fish, but they do form a breeding ground on which algae blooms. So, an elevated phosphate level can indeed cause problems and deplete the oxygen content of the tank dramatically. But what canister filter would work best in a heavily planted 55-gallon tank with just a few schooling fish in it?

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The tubing has valves on both ends, which makes the need to transport the unit upon cleaning to your bathroom unnecessary. Eheim is a big brand in the fish-keeping gear industry for a reason. From what I’ve seen (and owned) it is not uncommon that a filter of theirs would run for 7+ years. So the Fluval 407 would also make sense for a 55-gallon planted tank with A LOT of fish that swim in schools. Anyhow, I think it’s important to mention that these filters won’t last you 5 years, and if they do, there may be some repairs along the way. When it comes to cleaning your aquarium of all biological wastes and products, not many products will be able to provide you with the same level of performance as that of the Fluval’s Bio-Foam Pad.FX4 would turn the water around 6 times, which should be adequate for a large tank with plants and small community fish. One thing you can do to make your aquarium quieter would be to change your HOB or sponge filter to a canister one. Another thing can be to buy high-end equipment in general. The manufacturers of high-end equipment typically take noise into account when building their products. Does a noisy one bother pet fish? When he turns it on, you hear a humming noise, and even after he closes the cabinet door. But watch the whole video, it looks like his filter pipes are already full of water, so I assume it is already ‘primed’. I can recommend that you go after either the SunSun HW-304B / Polar Aurora or the Cascade 1500 canister filter. They all provide a flow rate of over 300 GPH which should be enough to handle the water circulation in a 55-gallon fish tank perfectly.

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Vertical Pre-FilterFluval is the only brand to offer a vertical pre-filter orientation, which provides more surface area and better mechanical filtration In terms of which one is better for a beginner, it really depends on your specific needs and preferences. If you have a larger aquarium or are planning on keeping fish that produce more waste, then the 307 would be a better option. However, if you have a smaller aquarium or are only planning on keeping low-waste fish, then the 207 would suffice. The kit comes with a spray bar, which I think is a must on a canister. The spray bar breaks down the stream, lowering the return pipe pressure. This way your fish won’t get blown around in the aquarium. Precise copper wound bobbin, impeller magnet, impeller fan blade, hardened alumina ceramic axle, rubber shaft mount and co-molded, high-flex polymer impeller cover result in up to 25% quieter operation. From my experience, you should only get this filter if you have a smaller tank, nothing above 20 gallons.In my heart, Fluval is the brand that fights Eheim to win me over on the best possible aquarium filtration overall. However, my guess is that you would like to have at least 3 medium to large-sized fish in such one tank. There are a few key differences between the Fluval 207 and 307 canister filters. The first is that the Fluval 307 has a much higher flow rate, meaning it can filter your aquarium water more effectively. It also has a self-priming feature, which makes it easier to set up and use. When initially put in the water, this pad acts as a medium through which the aquarium water is drawn. It provides mechanical filtration, and when the sponge finally matures and grows bacteria colony on it, it starts to clean up the tank for all biological waste.

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Still, if your tank is large enough you will see a ton of improvement with a silent canister filter. Probably eliminate the problem at 100%… You can skim through my guide on canisters for pointers on the right model for your tank’s size if you’re in the middle of your research. With proper maintenance, I’ve had mine live for about 2.5 years, which is quite alright for a filter of this price. Filter media and aquarium decor can significantly reduce your canister filter’s GPH flow rate. On average the real GPH of the filter would be around half the advertised one and that’s normal. The “5x rule” applies to the advertised flow rate and not the real one. Wait out the remanent priming – Did you recently install your filter? Is it a canister filter? If this is the case then there might be some remanent priming going on. After the initial priming, some microscopic air bubbles might still remain inside of your filter. Worry not – the device will sort that on its own. Just give it some more time. Manually joggle the unit if needed. Redesigned, substantially enlarged rubber feet stabilizers offer superior vibration-dampening ability and added protection

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Fast forward 2 or 3 days in, the filter became completely silent, which I would assume has to do with the remanent priming. This filter is rated for up to 66 US gallons. This rating is based on an empty unit with no filter pads, running on an aquarium with nothing but water in it. Anyway, my success has been with combining one quality canister filter as the main source of water circulation and a cheaper one, to make up for the additional filtration.