Filtration for an 180 Gallon Tank

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dempsey6

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Hello everyone!
I just signed up for this site today and am looking to continue my education on this fun but hooking (and expensive lol) hobby. I look forward to learning from everyone on here.

But anyway, I've had a 72 gallon tank for about 5 years now but only recently (~6 months) started really getting into the hobby. I recently purchased an 180 gallon tank and have been really stressed about the filtration system I will run for this rather large tank.


I've looked at some new wet dry systems but they are incredibly expensive (500+ plus) for me. So instead I decided to go with 4 aqua clear 110's.

A couple questions:

1. How effectively will these 4 HOB filters alone work with a tank this size?

2. Are there any other options like a canister filter(s) that I could purchase to work with these 4 HOBs?

I'm 19 years old so I don't really have too much money left to spend (used a bunch of savings to purchase the tank and equipment) so id like to stay away from anything that's too pricey. Im thinking just like a smaller canister filter or 2 that will go along with the HOBs.


Some background information. I plan on keeping South American cichlids in the tank. Also, I will NOT have live plants.


Thank you for any and ALL help I may get. It is GREATLY appreciated as I am going just about crazy right now :huh::huh::huh::huh:
 
i dont know where you live but Ebay.com has some very good deals on wet dry filters and i often buy them on there.
 
I have 3 ac110s AND a fluval 405 on my 125 with 2 big oscars, 2 bichirs, spotted gar and a big clown loach and Im actually thinking of upgrading to another canister (might take out 1 110 then)...but to answer your question..depends on the bioload but I think 3 110s might not cut it. then again I overfilter
 
i have bought 8 complete wet dry set up includes sump, bio balls, filter tower and overflow box with flex tubing for 100.00 or LESS and then i buy a return pump off ebay for about 15.00-30.00 depending on size so total invested is about 120.00 per filter and that is cheap compared to normal retail prices. look for the free shipping sale ads you can really save alot of money and get some excellent deals.
i also have bought the components seperatly for a wet dry berlin style using filter socks and it can be even less if you go that route to making your own filter.
but if i can get a good deal on a complete set up then i go that way either way its still a major savings.
 
I'd use two Eheim 2217's.
 
All my tanks except my 60 have FX5's and although I have auxiliary filters for removing nitrates, polishing or sump for water level management, any of those auxiliary filters can be removed or with little impact or notability while the FX5 alone makes up for the bulk of my tanks filter performance. I would trade them all before Id get rid of any FX5 even on my 244 tank it does an outstanding and exceptional job.

Experience the performance of an FX5 for that 180 and you'll never think the same way about other aquarium filters again. They will have to pry the FX5 from your cold stiff fingers.
 
Not big enough at all ^

i just bought that for my 36g. that filters only big enough for a 65g max. they do make larger versions however.
 
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