2 Filters Or 1

[Shanes_Fish_Tank]

Hi All,

Im upgrading my tank from a 260ltr to a 530ltr & I've been told by my LAS that I would be better off buying a Large filter instead of using 2 smaller filters ( That add up to the total volume). I currently have a 1200/hr Aqua One & was looking to buy a 1500/hr @ about $130.
He also suggested that I buy a Fluval FX5, one of the most expensive filters available.

Is this filter overkill ?? If not does anyone have one & what can you recommend.


Thanks for your help,
Shane

 

[crazie.eddie]

Depends what you plan to keep in it. If you will be having big waste producing fish, then an FX5 should be fine. Otherwise 2 filters should be fine. I use an Eheim Pro II 2128 and a Rena FilStar XP3 on my 125 (US) gallon (423 liter) tank.