Eheim 2028 + XP3, or XP3 + XP3

[musichead707]

I was getting a 180 gallon but talked the father into a 240 gallon, im wondering should i have a Eheim 2028+XP3 or two XP3s? Im just wondering the eheims are so much more expensive than the xp3 but do the same thing please help me sort this out.

 

[FloridaFishGuy]

Eheims are a better quality filter and less noisy. The Rena XP canister filters tend to get noisy after they are used for awhile. If your going for good quality stuff I would get some Eheims but if you want some thing that will do pretty much the same job with alittle more noise then go with the Rena XP3

 

[FloridaFishGuy]

By the way what fish do you plan on putting in the 240g? You pretty much have endless combinations of fish. Good luck with the new tank.

 

[musichead707]

well, since its gonna be a in wall aquarium, i dont think the noise will reach outside the room am i correct or are they that loud?

As for fish i have 2 10 inch oscars, a Lima shovelnose catfish, 2 plecos, and a Raphael. I am planning on getting a 2 Salvini cichlids, and either 2 rainbow cichlids, or 2 golden severums or maybe a mix of both. I really want a M. Tigrinus, but if i cant get them ill get a Royal Panaque or two. If there is anything wrong with this combo please tell me i would love to know before i make the mistake.

 

[Bangin]

The XPs aren't that loud at all. I have three (XP3 & XP1), and I never hear them. I'm perfectly satisfied with their performance.

 

[canarsie11]

Please share pics of that tank!