Filter Suggestion

[Saint]

Any suggestions as to what kind of filter I should get for my new 100 gal. tank? I am putting in 2 Oscars and have heard tha canisters are the best way, but that n Emperor 400 will do the trick and is cheaper. What about undergravel for Oscars? I have heard mixed things from the local stores here. I need more opinions!

 

[Atlantic]

emperior 400 you cant go wrong....awsome filters.*celebrate

 

[luvfishies]

Skip the UGF..the oscars will have the plates uncovered in no time, and as messy as they are....all kinds of nasty junk will get trapped in the gravel and under the plates.

 

[Saint]

Thanks! So out with the undergravel. What about the external filter. Canister or Emperor 400?

 

[luvfishies]

Can't help with the Emperor vs cannister. I've only used Fluval cannisters and am less than happy restarting them.

can't get Emps here, but I've heard nothing but good about them.

Look at the Filstar cannisters as well.....best bang for the buck IMO.

 

[Saint]

Thanks again! I hear great things about both and think its better to go ith the Emperor now. Especailly since it is cheaper!!

 

[rummynose]

I'd go with a canister. I couldn't be happier with my Filstar XP2. Might be more flexible for filter media? I don't know much about Emperors though.

 

[SoulFish]

emperor 400s are great lots of room for filter media 2 bio wheels 4 cartridge slots i would recommend them they are also cheap

 

[Saint]

Thanks again for all of the help. I am getting to really like this site!!!

 

[Atlantic]

emps rock...i have 5 of them...the 400's....ill never use any thing but them..*celebrate

 

[Somonas]

Replied in other thread.

 

[michael]

Canister filters are great. I am currently using two fluvals as a bio-filter for my 125 gal. tank. I rinse one them with used tank water every month alternating between the two. I am also using a rainbow-lifeguard module with a little giant mag pump as a mechanical filter. It helps remove a lot of the left over waste from these big omnivorous eaters.

 

[gudel]

why not get a couple of canister filters? i have both filstar xp3 and eheim proII 2028. i think you will like the 2028 better.

 

[Saint]

I ordered the Aqua Clear 500 as well as an Emperor 400. They are both working out fine as of now. It has been a little over a week since I put them in. I am still thinking about getting the 2028 just for that extra filtration. Maybe in the next couple of weeks.