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