?'s on filtration

[jhhigginslake]

I have a ? on filtration Im getting a 300 gal (fresh for now) tank. I do not want a sump if I do not have too. What kind of canister filter should I get, and is there one that will do the job?? Please Help.

 

[achase]

If you don't want a sump then you might have to get multiple filters.
I would look at the websites of different filter brands and see what they have and decide from there.

For example...
AquaClear: Aquatic products and parts
Marineland: Our Products

 

[bassbonediva]

I would go with at least two canister filters. I would probably do a pair of Fluval FX5s, just because I like to overfilter (makes cleaning less of a hassle).

Amazon.com: Hagen Fluval Canister Filter FX5: Kitchen & Dining

 

[Dylandrewsdad]

Do you want a canister, or think you want a canister? I know Bass loves them, like I love my Aquaclears! I always have 2 filters on a tank just in case something happens to one, but you will need at least two as filtering 300 gallons is a lot of water!

What are you planning on putting in the tank?

 

[jhhigginslake]

Thanks everybody. I'm have a 22in red belly pacu and is waste is big. So I need something that has good or great mechanical filteration. So I was thinking of putting two flvual FX5 and a aquaripure nitrate filter in the tank is this a good bet??

 

[aakaakaak]

Because of the size of your tank, I'd suggest asking the same question on the MonsterFishkeepers.com website. Gigantic tanks, and fish, are what they focus on. They might have more insight from experience.

 

[jhhigginslake]

The tank is reef ready and I could put a sump on it. I heard that a sump does not have good mechanicl filteration and that a protien skimmer does not work in freshwater like it does in saltwater??

 

[jhhigginslake]

Good luck on the move bassbonedive..

 

[aakaakaak]

Good luck on the move bassbonedive..

Lol, Paige has been moving her tanks around since I came to these boards months ago.

 

[Dylandrewsdad]

Not sure where you heard that a sump does not have good mechanical filtration, but it will be as good as you make it! Thing about sumps is you can customize it almost anyway you want.

 

[jhhigginslake]

Wow that is good news I think, but you can have a freshwater sump setup that looks good and works great? I have seen some setups on you tube of fresh sumps but they justs look like they were put together by a 10 yr old LoL, and had small fish. I have a huge fish with alot of waste.

 

[bassbonediva]

Good luck on the move bassbonedive..

Lol, Paige has been moving her tanks around since I came to these boards months ago.

This move is turning into something completely different. It is more than likely that I will be losing my place to live soon, so most (if not all) off the tanks will be coming down. I fact, of the three tanks I've torn down so far, only one has been set up again.

 

[aakaakaak]

Is this going to be a good thing or a bad thing Paige? Are you going to have the space somewhere else to set them up again?

 

[bassbonediva]

Is this going to be a good thing or a bad thing Paige? Are you going to have the space somewhere else to set them up again?

If/when I move, it'll probably be into a 200 square foot apartment in the barn my friend owns. I would have room for three tanks at the most (hoping the 55gal will fit, as well as the 28gal bowfront converted into a freshwater coldwater tank for my goldfish, and my 9gal for one of my betta boys).

 

[tokyo_miner]

I have used fluval, marineland filters and japanese canister filters...hands down go for the eheim 2217 classic canister filter. I have been using mine for the past 4 years no problem what so ever. they are kind of pricey but worth it, I have seen them on sale quite often!