Magniflow Vs. Sunsun

I'm looking for a canister filter for my 46 gallon bowfront. I've narrowed it down to a Marineland Magniflow C220 or a SunSun 302. I will also be running a Seachem Tidal HOB. I'm interested in any and all thoughts, criticisms, and praise for both canister filters.

 

I have 4 Magnaflow 360 and they have run flawlessly for several years. If you look at eBay over a few weeks new Magnaflows can show up around the same price as the Sunsun filters.

 

Have you looked at Hydor canisters ?

The Ken's Fish website has them on sale.

I've owned the 600 model for over a year and a half. Works great.

Otherwise, I'd get a SunSun 704b, or Polar Aurora equivalent.

Whatever you buy, I suggest getting some food grade 100% silicone grease, to lube any o-ring or gasket it may have .

Its great for the prevention of leaks.

 

I have 4 Magnaflow 360 and they have run flawlessly for several years. If you look at eBay over a few weeks new Magnaflows can show up around the same price as the Sunsun filters.

PetSmart has them on sale right now. Pretty good prices, but they're still more than the SunSun. Amazon has a SunSun 302 with media for $65.

Have you looked at Hydor canisters? The Ken's Fish website has them on sale. I've owned the 600 model for over a year and a half. Works great. Otherwise, I'd get a SunSun 704b, or Polar Aurora equivalent.

Whatever you buy, I suggest getting some food grade 100% silicone grease, to lube any o-ring or gasket it may have . Its great for the prevention of leaks.

I've looked at the Hydor filters, but not a big fan. Ken's is out of all of them except one. I do have some Danco silicone grease from Home Depot. It's designed for faucets, so is safe for drinking water. I also have Super Lube, which has been recommended for canister filter o-rings as well.

 

I had the Marineland C360 10 years ago and it failed after 2 years. Bought a Sunsun 303b and it's been running perfectly for the last 8-9 years. Have that and a Tidal 75 on my 75 gallon. Good combo.

 

The C series filters had some problems, which is why the Magnaflow series came about. The Magnaflow series fixed the issues of the C series.

 

I recently got a SunSun 302 and put it on my 29 . I like it so far.

 

PetSmart has them on sale right now. Pretty good prices, but they're still more than the SunSun. Amazon has a SunSun 302 with media for $65.

$52 on Amazon, no media but you use your own anyway.