Put it to a VOTE : Which Canister is best?

[lilmissruffcountry]

K...need a vote on this one..curiosity has got me.
Canister filter preference:

1. Penn Plax
2. Eheim
3. Rena
4. Fluval
5. Marineland

Which one is best in you opinion, an WHY?

[76dragon]

Eheim or Fluval

[wesleydnunder]

EHEIM

The rest are very poor copies.

Mark

[Darbex]

Eheim is the only way I go

[tbui1178]

Eheim... lasts forever.

[Mzungu]

Eheim for me as well. I have heard good things about Rena, though.

[Zulaab]

Eheim -- the only canister I trust..

[lilmissruffcountry]

looks like eheim is taking a HUGE lead.....

[imagirlgeek]

1. Fluval FX5
2. Rena XP3

Fluval FX5 is just a beast. Plain and simple. Plus, I admit that the nerd in me really likes the fact that the pump is computer chipped, so it turns itself off every 24 hours and purges any air or gases that might be trapped inside. I just think that's cool.

Rena XP3 because I've got some of these that are at least 6 years old, never replaced a single part in any of them, and still going strong.

I'm not a fan of Eheim <ducks as rotten tomatoes are hurled at my head>. I've just never had good luck getting them primed and having them stay primed...but that's just me.

[Darbex]

Blasphemy Traci

[lilmissruffcountry]

1. Fluval FX5
2. Rena XP3

Fluval FX5 is just a beast. Plain and simple. Plus, I admit that the nerd in me really likes the fact that the pump is computer chipped, so it turns itself off every 24 hours and purges any air or gases that might be trapped inside. I just think that's cool.

Rena XP3 because I've got some of these that are at least 6 years old, never replaced a single part in any of them, and still going strong.

I'm not a fan of Eheim <ducks as rotten tomatoes are hurled at my head>. I've just never had good luck getting them primed and having them stay primed...but that's just me.

the whole tomatoes thing...An now begins the flitration wars..lol..

I am also after the easyist filter to clean, replace media, an easy to prime/work with....so this self prime thing is an interesting peice of info..was not aware of a difference in priming tactics.

[JGUERRA]

I have both eheims and renas and they both push some water! Have not tried the others. But I like eheims more but the rena xp4 I have is a great filter.... ... see now I'm confused lol

[Mzungu]

1. Fluval FX5
2. Rena XP3

Fluval FX5 is just a beast. Plain and simple. Plus, I admit that the nerd in me really likes the fact that the pump is computer chipped, so it turns itself off every 24 hours and purges any air or gases that might be trapped inside. I just think that's cool.

Rena XP3 because I've got some of these that are at least 6 years old, never replaced a single part in any of them, and still going strong.

I'm not a fan of Eheim <ducks as rotten tomatoes are hurled at my head>. I've just never had good luck getting them primed and having them stay primed...but that's just me.

@ the tomatoes.

I'd never once heard a good thing about Fluval canisters until I heard from you AND Geoff...and since I would trust all my fishes' lives to either of you, I have to say that your reviews are changing my mind.

I've only ever worked with Eheim as far as canisters go, but that's also because the overwhelming majority of people I've spoken to insist Eheim is the best. I'm not disagreeing, I think Eheims are great, but I've also never tried other brands, so... :)

[CichlidFan]

I have 3 FX5's...(love em) ...and all the rest of my cans are Eheim's.

CF

[Matt in Houston]

Eheim.....get a pro2 or pro3, easy to clean and built in primer.