75 Gal. Filtration Info.

[Bognare]

Hi guys and girls i just bought a 75 Gal. aquarium that has a set-up for saltwater, so if you are standing in front of it, it has an overflow on the right back corner my ? is . What kind of filtration can i put on it, i heard about fluval 404 but would this be good and anough for my 75 gal. i will have cichlids so i know they can be very messy so i need a good filtration any answers are very welcome and thanks to all of you.

 

[bigredspecial]

I'd get a sump(to take advantage of the overflow), and for filtration I'd go with a large cannister(such as the 404, Rena XP3, etc.) and a HOB to supplement it, preferably an AC 110/500 or emperor 400.

 

[lordroad]

If you choose to get a sump (lot of DIY options here, depending on the space in your stand), I'd just make the thing a wet/dry system, to take advantage of that overflow.

 

[Bognare]

Great info but i'm conf.

Ok. this is great info but i'm still trying to learn, so for the sump wet/dry system can i use my 10 Gal. tank? and besides that i need to buy a cannister like the Rena XP3? and besides those 2 things, i need to get an HOB like the emperor 400 wich is the one hanging on the top back filtrating water, is this right? " This is for freshwater right"

So this would be 3 things i need to get to have my 75 Gal. running in good condition? and what do you guys think about a undergravel filter? do they work ok? and with all of this things should i put a powerhead..... Thanks.*BOUNCINGS

 

[prettypleco]

I would nix the under gravel filter. A rena filstar xp3 and aqua clear 110 would be more than enough filtration. I have found under gravel filters to be a PITA and not worth the aggravation. They just don't work.

 

[Bognare]

Thanks prettypleco, so should i put the sump and the Rena XP3 . *BOUNCINGS

 

[bigredspecial]

If you're on a budget, you could just have the XP3... if you use a sump(and yes, you can definately use your 10g), you can just make a wet/dry filter out of it. All you need for that is a return pump, a cannister filter isn't necessary.