Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2005 3:04 pm
I've had experience with the Fluval sumersibles, specifically the Plus series (2+ and 4+). The 4+ says on the box that it's good for up to 57 gallons (but if you want it to be really efficient, you want it rated for quite a bit more than that). It is relatively quiet, but for me a pain to clean compared to the AquaClear and doesn't do nearly as good a job of keeping the tank water clear. I don't know if other brands are rated for larger tanks, but a larger one in size will only take up swimming room.
You couldn't make the AquaClear any quieter with plexiglass? I just got a second AquaClear 110 on Wed. and am in the process of looking for a piece of plexiglass to silicone to the lip before I use it. I want something that has an angle to it so that the water flows down it without any drop into the tank.
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