mechanical HOB ??

[Managuense]

hello. i am currently running a large central american cichlid tank (125g) and want your opinons on good HOB filters for mostly mechanical filtration, to supplement an eheim 2028.

are the whispers decent? i have used aquaclears with some luck....i just hate how the sponges are never cut the right size and how the little "black tab" on the bottom of the filter always falls off. (you know, the one that keeps the filter upright on the back of the tank)

i was also considering the hot magnums, but havent heard much about them.



i am mainly looking for extra mechanical for messy cichlids.
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[mandi0808]

I have a HOT and a Whisper 4 on my 29 gal. They work very well together. I would add the HOT as it is the best filter I have used. My water is crystal clear and clean.

 

[Managuense]

thanks, i think i may...
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[moricollins]

HOT's are a lot more expensive than Aquaclears, the sponges for the aquaclears i've used have always been the right size..hm...

 

[mandi0808]

I got my HOT from Big Al's for 39.99. It was worth the money to see my fish happy and healthy in a nice clean tank.

 

[moricollins]

ok, $40 american translates to about 80 canadian at big al's... the prices are ridiculously higher for us canucks.