Habitat - Indoor :: Is this a good filter?

[PcBuilder14]

For my next tank I'm planning on getting a tank from 50-75 gallon, depending on what's avaliable at the time, and I was wondering if anybody would know if this would be a good filter, it's the cheapest one, and I'm trying to make it as cheap as possible, because more than likely I'll be paying for the filter, and I'm trying to save money anywhere I can.
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2752371

[Chrisbarnett]

That's a fine filter. Some people like them, some don't. They're not the best, but it will do a good job.

[untsmurf]

I would say save until you can get a really good one, like an XP3, because it will last you a long, long time. Bigalsonline.com does XP3 specials, you save a lot of money and get a great product!!

[mat012]

I have the hot 250 and it is a fine filter for the $$. Mikee uses the 350 and likes it. I find the 250 a bit noisy, rather flimsy (compared to my canister filter), and a bit hard to prime. But in spite of my complaints it does a very nice job on the tank and they sell replacement media locally (most of the time). The media is reasonably priced too.

For $69 I think you'll get a solidly good filter. Check ebay and see if you can get it a bit cheaper too. Remember you can also take a print out of the price online to petsmart/petco and they will price match. When I bought the 250 they wanted about $90 in store, but online it was only $47. They gave it to me for $47 at the store.

[untsmurf]

I have the hot 250 and it is a fine filter for the $$. Mikee uses the 350 and likes it. I find the 250 a bit noisy, rather flimsy (compared to my canister filter), and a bit hard to prime. But in spite of my complaints it does a very nice job on the tank. For $69 you get a solidly good filter. Check ebay and see if you can get it a bit cheaper too. Remember you can also take a print out of the price online to petsmart/petco and they will price match. When I bought the 250 they wanted about $90 in store, but online it was only $47. They gave it to me for $47 at the store.

Just be wary, some Petsmarts/Petcos don't acknowledge online prices. If the clerk says no, ask to see the manager.

[PcBuilder14]

Don't worry mine does, I've used it for my sand and water heater.