Quote Originally Posted by deranged chipmunk View Post
They are all comparable. I tend to lean towards fluval. There is a huge battle over which is better, eheim or fluval. It's just a matter of preference.

I assume you mean problems with flow on the filters. Yes, I kept dwarf freshwater shrimp for years. The problem with them is their size when born, being just a few millimeters. A sponge or better yet, a piece of pantyhose over the filter inlet protected them brilliantly.

From what I understand, API actually produces very few products, they just brand them. The filstar line of filters are made by Rena, which was bought by API. I would guess that most of their products would be similar.
I think I will probably go with a fluval and a canister filter. I just will be patient and add them at the same time and let them seed.
I just was wondering what fluval model would be best for a 20 gallon?
As for sponges, I have no idea where to even start looking for them. As in, which brand.