I can't help on the canister. I hate their maintenance and only have one (non-octo tank that can't take a sump). I know that Corw314 and Sedna both use them successfully so hopefully one or the other will know about brand and sizing.
Ryan Smith;151080 said:Can anyone tell me what size filter/ skimmer (how many gallons its rated for)i need for a 40 gal? And any reccomendations to someone on a tight budget. As for a heater all I need is any heater rated for a 40 gal tank right? Im looking at a aculeatus.