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Hi,
I am getting back into freshwater tanks after being out for a bunch of years. I am thinking of starting a small Cichlid tank and a freind of mine said to go with a canister filter rather than a top of tank like a Aquaclear or alike. He said the canister is easier to maintain and does not smell. Also very quiet. Does anyone have any knowledge using the canister filters ? It does look like they are more money to start out.
Thanks for any help here,
Paul

I am getting back into freshwater tanks after being out for a bunch of years.
excellent
I am thinking of starting a small Cichlid tank and a freind of mine said to go with a canister filter rather than a top of tank like a Aquaclear or alike. He said the canister is easier to maintain and does not smell.
NO filter should smell, if it does you are doing it wrong
Also very quiet.
either should be queit
Does anyone have any knowledge using the canister filters ?
I prefer power filters but it does not matter
It does look like they are more money to start out.
yes, about twice the budget or more

Ned...I'll stop in on Wed as I am off and talk to you if you are in.
Thanks again for the info.