Eq Suggestions

[Tgillis]

Hey guys, need a little info on filters and types of filters, as you may know, I currently have a pair of cons in a 10g right now. Im getting ready to buy a 55 or bigger and just wanted to know what type of filtration to look into. (Bored at work and want to do a little researching ) Should I do an HOB or canister? UG filter or not? Just weighing my options, going to buy real soon as my cons are nursing about 50 fry right now.

 

[fishdude07]

canister filters are more expensive than HOB filters, although they usually provide more filtration. i prefer HOBs myself...theyre simple, easy to clean, and its easy to replace the filter media. my favorite HOBs are tetra-brand whisper power filters. what fish are you planning on putting in the 55 gallon tank?

 

[Tgillis]

Thanks, Im going to my cons in there for sure and a bristlenose pleco or two, I plan on adding a few more cichlids, space permitting. Probably just the cons and a bristlenose at first, then after a while I may add some new tennants. Basically just trying to design/price a good 55 or more gallon setup.

 

[dss2004]

Tetra makes good HOB. I have the terta-tec 300 and it works great has exceptional bio filtration. It is a little more noisy than the whisper but it really gets the job done.

 

[Managuense]

everyone will have varying luck with one particular brand or another, but to tell you the truth i have had NO luck with almost anything made by tetra....including both the whisper filters and the tetra-tecs.

i would go with an aquaclear or an emperor HOB filter in a heartbeat before any others.

check the reviews on HOB filters and www.cichlid-forum.com

 

[Tgillis]

Thanks for the replies guys, anybody running any of the Seaclear setups, I like the 46g bowfronts, or maybe a bigger rectangle setup. How do you guys like the acryllic tanks? Also, my buddy has a 55g setup from walmart (I know), but hes been running it for about a year and has had no problems, they are pretty good on prices too. If needed I could get a walmart 55g tank and upgrade the filters and heater if needed. I really think I like the seaclears though, as long as acryllic is durable and wont get all scratched up. Also taking suggestions on what other tankmates I could get for my cons once I have my bigger tank setup.

 

[Managuense]

i dont much care for acryllic tanks.

if you stare at them hard enough they scratch.....and buffing out scratches, while possible, would take the better part of a weekend along with the added fun of having to drain your tank.

as far as walmart special tanks go......i dont know if they carry the all-glass or perfecto line.

i would go with the all-glass tanks over the perfecto....just a personal opinion.
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