best large tank filter

[kody1192]

ok well i am getting a 150 gallon tank might end up being bigger. but i plan on getting a Rena Filstar xP3. does anyone own one of these? is there a better one i can but like an EHEIM or Fluval? thanks hope this is the right section

 

[LittlePuff]

Have you got a skimmer?

Kim

 

[MantaRay]

Re: Filstar XP3

I have a 150 gallon marine FO tank and I use a XP3 & a XP2 on my aquarium. These are the best canister filters I have ever used, and are very easy to clean and maintain. The flow rates are great on these units, but make sure you have something else moving the water around besides one of these. I'm sure you already knew that. :dance2: I only use them for mechanical & chemical filtration.

 

[LittlePuff]

I've have a skimmer and forget the HOB and Cannisters.

Kim

 

[reefrash]

Think overflow, with sump, that way you can have the best of both worlds. I can get my bucket, throw in the skimmer collection cup, sponges bags of carbon etc. no need to disassemble and reassemble. It also provides flexibility if in the future you want to get more technical.

 

[Crown Royal]

Best filtration for a large SW setup is live rock with a good skimmer and a refugium.

 

[mysis]

I think a sump with crushed coral, skimmer, refugium, Live rock and a turnover rate of 50x per hour.

 

[wastememphis]

why crushed coral in the sump?

 

[kody1192]

im getting a 235 gallong tank now but am gonna use 2 rena filstar xp3s a fluidized bed filter and something to move the water. eventually i might add another xp3 well see how messy 2 rays are

 

[DansMarineTank]

Kody1192: I guess you cant really have LR with a Ray tank so sounds like a good plan, you gonna use a skimmer?

What about a sump/fuge for LR and Sand?