HOB's Ford-vs-Chevy
:grinno: Great help in my indecisions surrounding the remodel of my 60. I believe that I will convert to RUGF using 2x Penguin 660R's at opposite ends of the tank. By the way...I was asked about the "footprint" of my tank. It's 23"Hx13Dx48"L. Once there was a malfunction with a cannister and the result was that I had to move the tank to dry the hard wood floor. So I am reluctant to hang a box of water off the back of my tank. I am having trouble making a decision about an HOB. I had no idea it would release such a flurry of Ford-vs-Chevy debates. I am sorry to open old wounds, but... I like the Penguin 350 or the Emperor 400, just not sure about some things I have heard concerning primming, noise, convenience, and filter cost . It seems that I hear more good about the 350. Should I just add the 2x 660R's and continue to use the magn 360 and basket (ammonacarb&media) with the occasional diatom/micron cart? Would I get similar effects? I'm trying to reduce the noise, ie motor, in the room as well as cut down tank maint. Thanks.
:grinno: Great help in my indecisions surrounding the remodel of my 60. I believe that I will convert to RUGF using 2x Penguin 660R's at opposite ends of the tank. By the way...I was asked about the "footprint" of my tank. It's 23"Hx13Dx48"L. Once there was a malfunction with a cannister and the result was that I had to move the tank to dry the hard wood floor. So I am reluctant to hang a box of water off the back of my tank. I am having trouble making a decision about an HOB. I had no idea it would release such a flurry of Ford-vs-Chevy debates. I am sorry to open old wounds, but... I like the Penguin 350 or the Emperor 400, just not sure about some things I have heard concerning primming, noise, convenience, and filter cost . It seems that I hear more good about the 350. Should I just add the 2x 660R's and continue to use the magn 360 and basket (ammonacarb&media) with the occasional diatom/micron cart? Would I get similar effects? I'm trying to reduce the noise, ie motor, in the room as well as cut down tank maint. Thanks.
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