fluval G series canisters

I'm looking into getting a Fluval G series canister for my 40gal Ive slowly been putting together. anyone have any reviews about these filters, or maybe recommend something better? I'm looking for simplicity and easy maintenance.

thanks,
Steven

 

G series = way to expensive look at the fluval 405 or something similar all the canisters now a days are easy to operate and maintenance is fairly simple

 

Are you open to a sump at all? What is your tank going to be for? Not a big fan of canisters just because of cost and maintenance.

 

Well, I'm still debating as to what exactly I want to do, but I'm leaning into reef system. I currently have a 10gal CPR sump with the built in skimmer installed but it takes up to much room under the tank and maintenance, from what I have been told by others, is not terrible. I just want as much simplicity as possible. I know I could get more adaptability out of a sump, but I don't have interest in that. I have a Eheim on my nano and its great just curious as if there was any thoughts on the fluval systems.

thanks guys
steven

 

G5 won't really make anything easier for a reef. Carbon...still has to be changed every two weeks and detritus cleaned in order to keep nutrient levels low. It'll be the same with any canister. I used to run fluval 405 and it was a PITA to clean all the time. There's many seals on those things that can go bad or be damaged. G5 isn't worth the money IMO.