Hi

I've been 15 years in the hobby and what I can say is that today, most
filters on the market are very expensive, very complex for nothing and
not very efficient. The marketing hype around most new models is really
getting out of hand.

I don't really recomment filters like the magnum. If you want to go for
powerfiltration, get Eheim, trust me. The best filtration systems
remain the classic German-made Eheim cannisters (Fluvals are toys with
by-passes), good old undergravels and yes, plain sponge filters (air or
powerhead operated ones). Hang-on-the-tank Aquaclears and similar
filters with biowheels are IMHO a major waste of money as they have
by-passes and are poor biological filters. I don't know about the
emperor but if it is built like aquaclears and penguins, its the last
thing I would buy.

Remember that a tank that is properly taken care of doesn't need extreme
filtration except for coldwater, messy species or very large tanks.

Cheers

Dan Norgard wrote:
Does anyone have an opinion of the Emporer 280 vs the Magnum HOT system?
The filter that came with my 29g is getting tired and I think a new one,
perhaps with a bio-wheel sounds good.
Thanks,

Dan