Habitat - Indoor :: Canister vs. Power Filter

[worldpeace]

I have power filters for both my 10 gallon and my 40 gallon tanks and I am satisfied with them.
What type of filter would you recommend for a 100 gallon tank? Is a canister filter better than a power filter?
From what I can see power filters are for tanks up to 100 gallons so if I was to stick with them I would have to get two.

[Diamondbacks4Life]

I use power filters for 55gallon down.

I tried it on a 75gallon. Once you hit 75 gallon it doesnt cut it it anymore. I was using two of the largest power filters like you want to try and found it just doesnt cut it. Canister filters just work better for larger tanks.

[worldpeace]

Thanks. That's what I was thinking too.

Are canister filters noisy? Cuz the power ones make loud splashing noises due to the waterfall and I've always had to modify it a little to reduce the noise. This shouldn't be the problem with canisters since they have an input and output hose, right?

[elwray]

My Magnum 350 canister filter is almost silent. I have another tank in the room with a waterfall so I have to put my hand on the canister from time to time to make sure it's still running!

[jozzep]

Personally i think power filters should never be used for turtles, but that's just my opinion. Canisters do a way better job and you have to clean less often.

[elwray]

^ and when you DO have to clean it, it isn't such a production to take things apart. Much easier.

[mike hill]

w-peace -- For a 100 gallon tank I would use an FX5. There is a lot of water and a lot of filtration.