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Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:27 pm **good filter**

what is the best "bang for your buck" filter, i have a 50 gallon tank and was thinking about upgrading the filter, but money is very tight these days

Website · Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:56 pm

i would go for a xp3. but there 170 something dollars. so how much do you wanna spend?

Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 5:59 pm

A few months ago, you could get a brand new Fluval 404 for about $80 from eBay. That'd be a great filter for a 50 gallon, plus you'd be able to use it if you upgrade your tank. I'm not sure if they're still around though.

The next best "bang for your buck" I think is the Rena XP3. They're similar gph to the fluval 404, and I think they run around $115-125.

Sometimes you can find deals on craigslist too, but you don't want to pay too much for a used filter.

Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:58 pm

I just go a Rena Xp3 used for $70 on ebay.

Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 7:16 pm

im the current high bidder on a fluval 405 for 100 bucks shipped, theres under two hours left on the auction so wish me luck lol

Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:01 pm

Good luck! lol

Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 1:03 am

after an epic auction battle, i got it for 107 shipped

Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 1:12 am

congrats!

Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:44 pm

That;s a great price for a 405! The cost around $230 I think at Petsmart!

Website · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:45 pm

Rosepruner wrote:I just go a Rena Xp3 used for $70 on ebay.

new or used?

Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:38 pm

It says he got it used for $70!

LOL! Your questions already answered.

Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:57 pm

Rosepruner i believe got an xp3 used for 70, the fluval 405 i got is new

Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:19 am

I got it used, LOL!! I said i got it used. The filter was in really good condition though. The hoses need to be cleaned a little, but it is in really good shape.

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