I currently have a 40B with aquaclear 120 and eheim 2217. When I move I will 'upgrade' to a 120 (48x24x24). I was thinking of putting the 2217 and either buying a second 2217 or a fx4. Then maybe build a sump and long term run it off a sump. The problem is that i can't do the sump when I first set it up (time issue et all); but the sump seems like it has benefits over the canister filter if done right.
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So the question is around the initial filtration - this would be a planted tank and intended long term population is as follows:
2 or 4 angels; 2 or 4 GBR; 8 to 12 cardinals; 8 panda cory; random guppies (which the angels might eat when they get larger); 8 to 14 mix of Pangio myersi and Pangio semicincta and possibly 4 or 5 zebra loachs. Oh yea and 5 or 6 otos, 1 or 2 bn pleco and 1 upside down cat (3.5 inches). Some of these fishes are from the current 40B and mostly just filling out the schools when I move to the 120.
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I know the angels don't love a lot of current and the cardinals will tolerate it but prefer a little less so a bit concern about having an fx4 but maybe can reduce the flow a bit or build a spray bar.
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I'm also worry the bio load might be a bit high for a 120. Not sure there as most of these fishes are a bit light on bio load for their length.
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So the question is around the initial filtration - this would be a planted tank and intended long term population is as follows:
2 or 4 angels; 2 or 4 GBR; 8 to 12 cardinals; 8 panda cory; random guppies (which the angels might eat when they get larger); 8 to 14 mix of Pangio myersi and Pangio semicincta and possibly 4 or 5 zebra loachs. Oh yea and 5 or 6 otos, 1 or 2 bn pleco and 1 upside down cat (3.5 inches). Some of these fishes are from the current 40B and mostly just filling out the schools when I move to the 120.
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I know the angels don't love a lot of current and the cardinals will tolerate it but prefer a little less so a bit concern about having an fx4 but maybe can reduce the flow a bit or build a spray bar.
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I'm also worry the bio load might be a bit high for a 120. Not sure there as most of these fishes are a bit light on bio load for their length.