What kind of filter to use?

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I'm stuck on a filter and need to know some stuff.
Backround info
-29 gallon with whisper 30(this filter sucks doesnt keep water clean)
-2 angels 2 corys 3 swordtails and 3 algae eater.

Wht filter to get?
Cascade 500? http://cgi.ebay.com/CASCADE-500-Canister-Aquarium-Filter-115gph-Clear-H2O_W0QQitemZ260408520258QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ca18eae42&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A570%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1308%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

will this break if in the future if i use sand?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290316180192&ssPageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4_PCN_BIX_Stores&refitem=200332748581&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&refwidgettype=osi_widget&_trksid=p284.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%252BC%252BP%252BS%252BIA%26itu%3DFICS%252BUFI%252BUA%252BIA%252BUCI%26otn%3D4%26ps%3D10

is this good?


or ahttp://www.aquariumguys.com/fluval-305-canister-filter.html?utm_content=fluval-305-canister-filter&utm_campaign=FROOG&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Shopping


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beaver_grande · Accepted Answer

I have a 55 gal tank and use a canister filter.  It's nice, but the water's a bit green.  When I had my 29 gal tank, I had a whisper 30, but I also bought a Aquaclear 20 and had them both running.  The aquaclear had 3 filter thingies to change (some rocks, a sponge, and some charcoal).  It was super easy to maintain and my water turned from greenish to crystal clear in 2 days.  Having 2 filters going isn't bad for the tank.

Overall, I'd say if you can't find an aquaclear, go with that canister filter.  They're pricey, but are pretty efficient.

ZooTycoonMaster · Answer

I'd prefer to go with Eheims, but that's just me. 

Instead of the Eheim Ecco, I'd recommend the Eheim Classic 2215 - http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/211164/product.web

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