what type of filtration would be best for 125 heavily stocked{no overstocked} tank? I was going to go with a canister filter and wondered if any of u pros could point me to the best brand as far as maintnence and ease of use. thought of fluval fx5 does anyone have this filter and do you like it?
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if youre willing to part with the cash, an eheim is great for low-maintenance and ease-of-use. a tank that big would warrant a Pro II 2028, or maybe a Pro II 2080.
pro II filters run in the range of 150-200 bucks, a Pro III will run you 300 at a minimum, and that doesnt include all the media needed, which will be close to another 50-100 bucks.
another excellent addition to a canister would be an emperor 400. those biowheels are outstanding.
pro II filters run in the range of 150-200 bucks, a Pro III will run you 300 at a minimum, and that doesnt include all the media needed, which will be close to another 50-100 bucks.
another excellent addition to a canister would be an emperor 400. those biowheels are outstanding.
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Are the ehiem filters quiet, and do they make a model with a built in heater? I also have a penquin 350. Should i split the line going back into the tank and divert one through the penquin or should i just leave it running? And also should i Hook it up to one of my existing 55s for a month or so to ease or eliminate the cycling of the bigger tank. Thank you very much for taking the time to reply!!!!:look:
Are the ehiem filters quiet, and do they make a model with a built in heater? I also have a penquin 350. Should i split the line going back into the tank and divert one through the penquin or should i just leave it running? And also should i Hook it up to one of my existing 55s for a month or so to ease or eliminate the cycling of the bigger tank. Thank you very much for taking the time to reply!!!!:look:
i would buy it early and cycle it via an existing tank (free of disease, of course).
ive had my eheim pro II for almost 3 years now and i cant remember the last time i HEARD it. theyre virtually silent when it comes to impeller noise.
i believe the eheim pro III has a model that comes with an inline heater, although i personally wouldnt go with that, just because if the inline heater malfunctions, thats 300+ bucks down the drain, vice 30-40 bucks for an in-tank heater.
ive had my eheim pro II for almost 3 years now and i cant remember the last time i HEARD it. theyre virtually silent when it comes to impeller noise.
i believe the eheim pro III has a model that comes with an inline heater, although i personally wouldnt go with that, just because if the inline heater malfunctions, thats 300+ bucks down the drain, vice 30-40 bucks for an in-tank heater.
My friend has two Emperor 400 Bio Wheels on his 125. He has two large oscars. The filters are amazing at picking up waste and keeping the water crystal clear. You could easily get both of these filters for under $100.
The eheim pro 2 come with or w/out a built-it heater -
http://www.eheim.com/pro2.htm
Can anybody say more about switching filters? I'm switching a penguin with a eheim canister...
http://www.eheim.com/pro2.htm
Can anybody say more about switching filters? I'm switching a penguin with a eheim canister...
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Whatever a filter claims it can handle, cut that in half.
Emperors include carbon in the cartridges, which can be bad for most fish, especially oscars, because it removes trace elements vital for the fish. Carbon removing trace elements can contribute to HITH, something oscars are already very prone to.
When switching filters, setup the new one and keep the old one on for at least a couple weeks if you are going to take it off. If you do not need it for another tank you might as well leave it on though.
Emperors include carbon in the cartridges, which can be bad for most fish, especially oscars, because it removes trace elements vital for the fish. Carbon removing trace elements can contribute to HITH, something oscars are already very prone to.
When switching filters, setup the new one and keep the old one on for at least a couple weeks if you are going to take it off. If you do not need it for another tank you might as well leave it on though.
I have a pair of 400's on my 75G and they work great .... but they're very noisy.