filtration for a 55g

laurenrocksth

laurenrocksth

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I am going to be moving my 36g stock into an empty 55g in the next month or so. I'd like to get it planted and get new lights for it first. I was previously running the tank with two whisper 40s. Will this be adequate filtration for a tropical community in a 55? I also have a magnum 350 the is dissasembled and needs some tubing. If I can figure out how to get it running, I could use that in place of one of the whispers. I would rather not do so because I have nowhere to hide it. Also, if I do go with the HOBs, could I add a large sponge filter? I've never used these before, so I'm not really familiar with them.
 
sweet!!!!!!!
 
It would also be sweet!!!!!!! to get your mag running........:idea:
 
If you are going with CO2 for the plants, I would pass on the HOBs and use the Mag 350 canister...
 
From my own personal experiences, whispers are kinda crappy filters. I get usually 6 months - 1 year outta them before i start having issues with the motor. My thought is to get your mag working (if you can) and use that, along with a HoB of your choice (aquaclears are really worth the money). On my 55 gallon, I have a Rena XP1 canister and a Emperor Biowheel 400 (which is roughly 680gph). I am overfiltering b/c i plan to load the tank rather heavily and I do not have any live plants in it. Just think about your ultimate goals and bioload in the tank. I shoot for 10x water turnover per hour in my tanks. Good luck!

SubluxT7:headbang2:
 
SubluxT7 said:
From my own personal experiences, whispers are kinda crappy filters. I get usually 6 months - 1 year outta them before i start having issues with the motor. My thought is to get your mag working (if you can) and use that, along with a HoB of your choice (aquaclears are really worth the money). On my 55 gallon, I have a Rena XP1 canister and a Emperor Biowheel 400 (which is roughly 680gph). I am overfiltering b/c i plan to load the tank rather heavily and I do not have any live plants in it. Just think about your ultimate goals and bioload in the tank. I shoot for 10x water turnover per hour in my tanks. Good luck!

SubluxT7:headbang2:
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I have had two whispers running perfect over seven years now!
 
Maybe I am just unlucky with them :shrug: I have tried them more than once and within a year or so they all end up breakin down on me.

SubluxT7:headbang2:
 
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