I was wondering what other type of filter should I get for my 55 gallon tank? Right now I have an AquaClear 200 and an UGF. I was thinking along the lines of a Fluval Canister Filter. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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i love my fluval 404, but for a 55 gal i think a 304 would be sufficient. however, a lot of ppl dont like fluvals for whatever reason. but personally i love them and wouldnt get anything else.
Look into the rena filstar canisters.
An XP3 would suit your tank well. They are easy to assemble and maintain.
http://www.aquatichouse.com/FILTRATION MENU_files/Filstar Detail.asp
Heres a good pic of how it works
http://www.aquariumpharm.com/filterfaqs.html#media
Or you could get another large HOB filter, like an aquaclear 500.
An XP3 would suit your tank well. They are easy to assemble and maintain.
http://www.aquatichouse.com/FILTRATION MENU_files/Filstar Detail.asp
Heres a good pic of how it works
http://www.aquariumpharm.com/filterfaqs.html#media
Or you could get another large HOB filter, like an aquaclear 500.
aother filter is always a good idea IMO I would go with another AC personally
another question comes to my mind also.
How is your UGF set-up, conventional can and will work, but after running both, I am a far bigger fan of the RFUG set-up with a prefilter sponge. I use pengun powerheads with peguin prefilter sponge kits (nice inexpensive package set-up) you will add two additional filter sponges (mechanicle), increase the effeciency of your undergravel, and reduce vaccuming by a bunch. all at a small cost. Just a thought I wanted to share.
dave
another question comes to my mind also.
How is your UGF set-up, conventional can and will work, but after running both, I am a far bigger fan of the RFUG set-up with a prefilter sponge. I use pengun powerheads with peguin prefilter sponge kits (nice inexpensive package set-up) you will add two additional filter sponges (mechanicle), increase the effeciency of your undergravel, and reduce vaccuming by a bunch. all at a small cost. Just a thought I wanted to share.
dave
ChicoRaton, :thud: That's all I have to say about that!
Anyways, I dont think I want to get a powerhead for the UGF... too costly, I think ill get a big AC maybe a 300 or a 500 not too sure yet. Thanks for all the help!
Anyways, I dont think I want to get a powerhead for the UGF... too costly, I think ill get a big AC maybe a 300 or a 500 not too sure yet. Thanks for all the help!
