Habitat - Indoor :: Suggest me a canister filter - that won't break the bank!

[DocShay]

Well, after reading through the sticky I need a filter that x2 the gallons of water in my tank. I currently have a 70 gallon tank with an AquaClear filter.

Looking to get a canister filter, but I don't have a ton of money - and I doubt my parents would want to buy me a 300-400$ filter for christmas.

So yeah, 70 gallon tank, need an affordable, decent canister filter.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

[sai_dee]

Best bang for buck is Rena XP3.

[Weirdkid]

XP3 - $89.99 - 175Gallons
XP4 - $179.99 - 265Gallons

So go with the XP3

[N4784N R4613]

YES!! Definitely go with the Rena XP3!!!!

[Kallistos]

I have one XP3 on a 110 gallon tank with 2 turtles and it keeps it crystal clear for a good 2 months. Definetely go with the XP3, nothing is cheaper.

[DocShay]

XP3 - $89.99 - 175Gallons
XP4 - $179.99 - 265Gallons

So go with the XP3

Any chance of you finding a place that cheap for the XP3, that ships to canada? Tried to buy it but its US only. No cannuks allowed!

[Weirdkid]

Drsfostersmith - $103.99 You'll have to contact them for a shipping quote for international shipping.

I think there were other sites but I don't remember them.

[grey goose]

I believe Big Al's has a Canadian site.

[DocShay]

http://www.bigalsonline.ca/BigAlsCA/ctl3664/cp17898/si1316996/cl0/aquariumpharmaceuticalsrenafilstarxp3canisterfilter
Sound big als canadian. Turns out the XP3 is 100$ more on the Canadian site. (Seems like BS considering our dollar is well, worth more than the US now)

189$


Free shipping though, guess thats a plus. Still if I order its..Total: $ 214.69 CAD

[grey goose]

Thats a BIG price jump....I wonder why.

[Weirdkid]

http://www.bigalsonline.ca/BigAlsCA/ctl3664/cp17898/si1316996/cl0/aquariumpharmaceuticalsrenafilstarxp3canisterfilter
Sound big als canadian. Turns out the XP3 is 100$ more on the Canadian site. (Seems like BS considering our dollar is well, worth more than the US now)

189$


Free shipping though, guess thats a plus. Still if I order its..Total: $ 214.69 CAD

That's a huge jump, I paid $135 for the XP3 and 2 Bags of Ceramic Rings shipped to my door. Also had a $12 discount for something. I forgot what though. so I paid $123.

Try drsfostersmith.

[Turtle_Turtle]

you can try my secret spot everyone mostly ships worldwide

http://www.aquabid.com/cgi-bin/auction/auction.cgi?filteration&&&&&&&page=0&pb=0

[megcornell]

Here's one for 134 CD
http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/stor ... D=pf-apxp3

I don't know if this is a decent company or not, I'd research it first.

[thegrandpoohbah]

J&L Aquatics is a very reputable store here in Burnaby, BC. They specialize in Marine aquariums though, and don't have much for turtles beyond tanks and filters. If you live in Canada they are definitely one of the better places to order from. For the Americans, you can probably find stuff cheaper south of the border.

[DocShay]

Drsfostersmith - $103.99 You'll have to contact them for a shipping quote for international shipping.

I think there were other sites but I don't remember them.

Tried that link out and shot them an email, heres the response I got...

Email

Thank you for choosing Drs. Foster and Smith. At this time we offer only FedEx International Priority delivery for shipments outside of the U.S. Additional shipping and handling charges apply to orders being shipped outside the 48 connecting states. To ship your order to Canada we have compiled the following shipping options and quotes:

FedEx Priority (2-3 days) $121.12

*Please note, these quotes do not include your merchandise total.

Yikes! I'll take a look at those other sites you guys suggested. Thanks alot by the way everyone!