I am likely getting a 125g tank that I want to put Cichlids in. Like Africans, especially Malawis. Would also like a Frontosa. Is this possible? Any suggestions would be great. Thanks! Also, I want to put an Eheim - my first experience with the brand - on the tank. Should I have two of these canisters? I am thinking of the Eheim 2028.
Cichlids and Filtration for 125g
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don't put frontosa in a tank of Malawi cichlids. the Mbuna are far too rambunctious for the shy and retiring front. moreover, the best way to keep them is in a group (one male + three females) in a species (fronts only) tank.
Good call on the 'Fronts'. They are shy & easy going like 'liv2padl' said. As far as the filtration goes the '2028' is, by most accounts, an excellent filter. The price is generally the drawback for most hobbyist. (for 2 we're talking $450/500 w/ media )!!! There are other canister or canister/HOB combinations that will give you sufficient turnover (8/10X) & media flexibilty in case your pockets aren't that DEEP! Canisters like Rena XP3, Fluval 404/405 or Cascade 1500. HOB's like AquaClear 110(500) or Emperor 400 just to name a few. Choices & combos are very subjective but you can have good filtration w/out breaking the bank. If money is no object, go top shelf. If the budget is limited, why not shop for some quality brands that will accomplish the same tasks?? 
Thanks for the advice. Perhaps I'll try one Eheim and one of the other canisters. Have heard good things about the 404 and the XP3/5 I believe it is. Own 2 Emperor 400s on my 75g tank and love them, but want to try something a little quieter. Plus, I'm anxious to learn about the canisters and how they operate, etc. This way, I can learn about two differnet brands at once. Yes, I usually order from Aquariumguys.com or Bigals. They are $250 on each of those sites right now. My LFS carries several different Eheims and other canisters, but of course, they mark them up since they don't move a lot of them on a regular basis.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
Yep!!! The highway robbery the LFS's get away w/ is because most people don't know any better. The A/C 110 is a very versatile HOB and some of the 'sites' ar discounting the Fluval 404 because of the new model 405. Also check http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/NavResults.cfm?N=2004+22768 & http://www.thatpetplace.com/MainPro/IndexFishFiltration.aspx to compare prices. If it happens to be lower, Big Al will match + 10% !!! Good Luck