ok I have a 55 gallon tank with a 60 gallon whisper filter. I have been feeling like it wasnt enough. I bought a fluval 105 for $100 and i think it was a good decision to have both running. what do people think?

Fluval makes great Canister filters! But all I can say is watch your water, you will soon know if it is not enough!

A 105 is pretty small but with your other filter it should help massively ..if you have a 55 gal try looking for a fluval 404 or 405 they are ideal for 55 gal

well I believe that the combo of a canister and an HOB filter is very effective.
Your whisper filter is for aquariums from 30gallon to 60 gallon. and your Fluval 105 canister is rated up to 25 gallons. Normally on this site it is recommended to have twice the recommended amount, so more filtration wouldn't hurt. But if you are consistant with you weekly waterchanges and keep a good eye one the tank, you should be able to do pretty good. If you got one more 30-60 gallon Whisper HOB... I would feel more comfortable saying your are "good to go"(about $35Bucks).

yeah my O seems more lively with the Fluval but I got screwed. I bought the 105 for $105 and found a new 205 for $120 dollars... im so pissed....im trying to sell the 105 on ebay or craigs list.

ya i have a fifty gallon tank with a fluval 305
it is a little loud and it supposed to be quit idk wtf it is
its anoying but wat ever fluvals are amazingly good at filtration

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If you are thinking of getting a 205 spend the extra cash and get a 305 or even 405

I have a Fluval 305 in my 55 gallon tank with four baby 4inch Oscars and it does a great job.

A fluval 305 will filter a 55g. However a 55g is only big enough for 1 oscar. I hope you have a much bigger tank for those oscars to go in