View Full Version : 50 gallon african cichlid filter
stunt 101
05-09-2004, 9:56 PM
which filter would be better for a 50 gallon african cichlid tank?
-aquaclear 50 gallon for 15.29
or
-Marineland penguin biowheel filter for 25.99
i can buy either.
JSchmidt
05-10-2004, 8:40 AM
Sorry to say, but both sound undersized to me. African cichlids are messy fish... I would go with at least an Emperor 400 or an Aquaclear 500 for a 50 gallon tank.
Jim
Better yet go with a cannister filter rated for a 100g tank.
JSchmidt
05-10-2004, 3:26 PM
Holy cow, let's not shellshock the poor guy! A canister filter for that tank would be nice, but you're talking at least $90-100 for a single canister big enough for that tank.
A decent HOB of sufficient capacity (e.g., Emp 400 or AC 500) can be had for $40-50. Not as quiet or long-lived as a canister, but probably more affordable.
Jim
stunt 101
05-10-2004, 7:09 PM
thanx yea i dont have 90-100 bucks to spend on a filter at the moment.