New Canister Filter Deciding

[Narnia4FishLife]

Hi! So I currently have a 29 gallon that I plan to house 1 turtle, some snails, and plants. I currently have the turtle in there with a Fluval U3 but it's honestly breaking down. I want to get a canister filter as soon as possible. My gph has to be about 60-90 but I want a little bit more (most canister filters don't have smaller sizes near there anyway.)
Filters I was considering (my budget is about $100)
(115 gph, Penn-Plax Cascade filter)
Amazon.com : SunSun Hw302 265GPH Pro Canister Filter Kit : Pet Supplies
(Sunsun Canister filter, 265 gph)

The only reason I am hesitant is that the reviews on both sites are mixed, some say it's great best filter ever, some say worst filter piece of garbage. If anyone has any experience with these filters could you please share?

 

[GlennO]

I don't have any experience with those brands but just want to suggest that you assume that they turn over only about 60% of the manufacturer's claimed gph. If you apply that guide to all canisters it will ensure that the actual flow rate matches your expectations.

 

[Narnia4FishLife]

I don't have any experience with those brands but just want to suggest that you assume that they turn over only about 60% of the manufacturer's claimed gph. If you apply that guide to all canisters it will ensure that the actual flow rate matches your expectations.

Ah, I see I'll look for the ones rated bigger then

 

[Jonmott]

How low will you be keeping the water level in the 29? You might have to somehow make the input air tight, I’ve seen others have trouble with canisters and turtle tanks.
Might want to ask in a turtle section/Forum, see what others are using

 

[Cherryshrimp420]

What kind of turtle is that?

I've only had good experiences with Fluval canisters... can't say much about the other brands.

 

[MicG]

I have horrible experience with Penn Plax, especially the cascade 1000.
Noise is killing me.
Some said the canisters are quiet relatively, and YMMV to each hearing level, but I read too many complaining about PP canisters noise level.
I finally lowered the level to a "louder than any filter used before" level, but can only hear it after closing my cabinet doors.
I also heard other's PP and other brands canisters that run much quieter than mine, so totally have no idea. But remember if you go cheap, be prepared for the cost.

 

[Cherryshrimp420]

I have horrible experience with Penn Plax, especially the cascade 1000.
Noise is killing me.
Some said the canisters are quiet relatively, and YMMV to each hearing level, but I read too many complaining about PP canisters noise level.
I finally lowered the level to a "louder than any filter used before" level, but can only hear it after closing my cabinet doors.
I also heard other's PP and other brands canisters that run much quieter than mine, so totally have no idea. But remember if you go cheap, be prepared for the cost.

With my older canisters I had to really mess around with the water flow to get rid of the air bubbles making the noise. For my Eheim I had to plug and unplug the power multiple times, did that multiple times over several weeks before all the bubbles disappeared and now it runs completely silent.

 

[MicG]

With my older canisters I had to really mess around with the water flow to get rid of the air bubbles making the noise. For my Eheim I had to plug and unplug the power multiple times, did that multiple times over several weeks before all the bubbles disappeared and now it runs completely silent.

Did you only use Eheim? How do you tell if it's the pump/motor noise or bubble one?

 

[Dechi]

Get a Fluval 07 serie filter. Even if used. They’re good for life, as every part is available to buy separately. And they’re good quality filters, and quiet.

 

[Cherryshrimp420]

Did you only use Eheim? How do you tell if it's the pump/motor noise or bubble one?

I also have a Fluval that runs without problems. The bubbles have a distinct noise... not sure how to describe it. There is a different noise when the impeller shaft breaks and that needs to be replaced.

 

[Redviper]

I've owned a SunSun and it sucked in terms of fit and finish. If I were to suggest a filter the safe bet would be a Fluval (I've owned 5 ATP). OASE would be a good choice as well if you can deal with a minor learning curve. My OASE Biomaster 600 is a great piece of kit.