Need new filter

[Wiggyuk]

I want to buy a new filter for my tank it is a 125 Litre tank and the internal filter inside that come with the tank is not as goo as a external filter I am led to believe, is this right ?

 

[Fat Boy]

Hi, You're quite right, an external filter is better than an internal, the main reason is the amount of media you can get into one, with an internal you're limited to sponge pads and not much else, where as you've much more choice with an external. Now the tough bit, what type to get ? there's lots on the market and vary in size and price, I would always recomend Eheim, they are more expensive than say Fluval or Rena filters but in my experience are built better and are less noisey, more efficient and easier to maintain. I have THIS Filter in my 190 L tank, it's very quiet and only needs cleaning once every month or 2. HTH.

 

[Lateral Line]

I am also an Eheim fan, the build quality and reliability does it for me. I'm not keen on their ECCO range though.

For you tank, I'd be looking at a 2213 or 2224.

 

[konrad05]

I am also an Eheim fan, the build quality and reliability does it for me. I'm not keen on their ECCO range though.

For you tank, I'd be looking at a 2213 or 2224.

I third the eheim suggestion, 2213 is good enough.

 

[breezer40]

Eheim is the best option

 

[Arthur.Ave]

Eheim is an excellent filter, well worth the $$.

 

[keane]

just to be different..I am going to recommend the fluval!

I use them (external and internal) on all of my tanks and couldn't be happier .

steve 8)

 

[vantgE]

yeah ehiems are the best but by far the most expensive. and i believe 125 litres is about 32 gallons which in my opinion is not worth the money for any canister filter, I personally would recomend a hob filter for anything under 55 gallons, if you want to spend the money go ahead get the ehiem but Myself would use a aquaclear atleast the 200 model or higher you can buy two ac 500's or 110 for the price of the cheapest ehiem and one ac 500 is rated for 150 gallons, quite simply the better buy

fyi, internal filters are sponge, undergravel, box, and powerhead types such as fluval plus or ehiem aquaball, while external filters are more than jsut canisters but HOBs, trickles, fluidized bed,...

 

[asaint]

There are many excellent filters from which to choose from. I'll second VantGE's advice on the HOB filter for a tank of your size. HOBs are very easy to setup and maintain and it will give you a step up filtration wise from your internal.

best of luck
Asaint