I have had 2 small 30-gallon tanks for a few years now. I have always used Emperor 280 power filters on these. I just got a 100 gallon tank I have 2 heaters for it a 300W and a 150W. I also have one extra Emperor 280 I can put on it. My question is what would be good filtration for my new tank? Would 2 Emperor 280 filters be good? Or should I get a canister filter? Or what?
Best Filtration for 100 Gallon Frsh Water?
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what kind of fish and stocking level are you wanting to keep? are you going to be willing to break down the canister monthly or more or do you just want to replace throw-away filter cartridges?
I want to keep 6-7 large cichlids in this tank. As far as filtration goes I would like to get rid of throw-away filter cartridges, but it is not a must. I am willing to clean a canister once a month. Is a Magnum 350 canister any good? What about an Ocean clear canister? Most of all I just want good filtration to keep my water nice and clean.
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Do you think one 300 watt and one 150 watt heater is enough to keep the tank warm?
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Do you think one 300 watt and one 150 watt heater is enough to keep the tank warm?
for 6-7 large cichlids i recomend 2 emperor 400's and a fluval 404 or rena filstar xp3. ehiems are the best though, if you have the extra cash get an eheim. the magnums are good for mechanical filtration but lack in the most important filter process which is biological filtration. with 6-7 large cichlid your bio load will be high. (not to mention aggression depending on choice of cichlids) i have no exp. with Ocean clear canisters. and your heaters will be fine.
you said you would like to get rid of the throw aways. maybe instead of emperors you would like the aqua clear 500's better you just need to clean out the filter sponges on those. so maybe 2-3 ac 500's and a canister
I agree with rus. I would go with a Fluval 404 or Filstar xp3. I have both. I like both a lot. But if you have the extra cash go with an Eheim. I never have though because these do everything that I expect out of a canister.
I would use one of the canisters with AC 500. That would be more than enough filtration.
For heaters you should be fine. Most people go with the 4-5 watts per gallon.
Good luck!!
I would use one of the canisters with AC 500. That would be more than enough filtration.
For heaters you should be fine. Most people go with the 4-5 watts per gallon.
Good luck!!
What about a Fluidized bed filter are these any good? Or would a Raindow Lifegurad system consisting of a Double Heater, Single Mechanical, single Chem, and 740GPH pump be good?
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If you have and don't mind spending the money Iwould also suggest an Eheim canister I own 2 Eheim classics and I think they are great filters. I would suggest that you go with and Eheim classic 2217 or a Eheim Pro II 2028 and Aqua clear 500 . This would be a good combo of a canister and a H.O.B filter.
i have never used a Fluidized bed filter but i am under the understanding that they are very high capasity biological filters. maybe some one here that is using or has used one could chime in on this. but i think they are used with low flow rates. under 300 gal/hour