Bio wheel filteration!

[1clicc]

I'm have this debate between myself on wheter which one is better, the Emperor 400 or the Penguin 330? Please help me decide and don't let me fall please!! I'm greatly thankful fo all your help. Thanksgiving is also coming too, that's why i'm so thankful.

 

[jaywings19]

I believe that the Emperor is just a more powerful version of the Penguin... both are made by Marineland.

How many gallons is the tank you plan to use the filter? What type of fish? That information can help make the decision easier.

 

[1clicc]

There's no fish in my tank yet, still on the process of the cycling. 7lbs of live rock and need more filteration. 55 gallon tank. I just need to know what people perfer between those two. Thanks a lot.

 

[Wolfefish]

I have both filters. with the penguin, you hear the water falling. the emperor is very quiet, almost silent. so the question is Do you like to hear your aquarium?
good luck Wolfefish

 

[flyhockey1037]

the emperor has a spray bar that keeps the bio-wheel moving. with the penguin, there is no spray bar, so the bio-wheel may get stuck or spin unsteadily.

 

[smb]

For a 55g I would recommend an Emperor 400.

 

[yhbae]

Since they are manufactured by the same company, and one is being sold as higher line model, if you can afford it, you should get Emperor 400.