I've been wanting to get a bigger tank for my fish (they need it) and I was thinking about a 75 gallon tank, but I was wondering what kind of filtration system a tank that big would require. At our lfs, they sell an external "cylinder" filter with tanks 75 and above. What do you think?
75 Gallons and up
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NeilP
Fish Crazy
External Cannister filters are IMO better/more efficient/hold more bacteria, and so for a large tank these are probably your best bet.
However - they come with a slightly higher price tag than Internals.
Eihms have a great rating, but again are probably more expensive than most.
I have an Eihm in my 21 gallon, have had it for four years, and with the exception of replacing a couple of seals, it has been brilliant.
Good luck with your new tank.
However - they come with a slightly higher price tag than Internals.
Eihms have a great rating, but again are probably more expensive than most.
I have an Eihm in my 21 gallon, have had it for four years, and with the exception of replacing a couple of seals, it has been brilliant.
Good luck with your new tank.
thecichlidaddict
Fish Herder
For my '4 footer' tanks, like that 75 gallon, and my 90 gallon, I like to use two filters. Hanging power filters like Aquaclears and Emperors, and Canister filters like Eheims and Filstars, each have their own advantages. I like to use them both.
Canister: Slower flow, holds a ton of media, makes for excellent biological filtraiton.
Hanging: Stronger flow is great for mechanical filtration, design is great for introducing oxygen into the water.
Canisters range from not too expensive to very pricey. Eheims are expensive, and they are amazing. Filstars are fantastic filters at a very reasonable price. Fluvals are pretty cheap, and are decent for the money, but by no means great filters. I use the Eheim classics, they are much cheaper then the Pro versions, and just as effective (if not more)
For Hanging filters I like the Aquaclears. They have a very strong flow, they are very inexpensive, and they are very effective. They are more versatile then the other HOB filters. Emperors are good too, but I don't think the bio wheel is necessary along with the canister. Penguins are jut s flimsy version of the Emp.
Canister: Slower flow, holds a ton of media, makes for excellent biological filtraiton.
Hanging: Stronger flow is great for mechanical filtration, design is great for introducing oxygen into the water.
Canisters range from not too expensive to very pricey. Eheims are expensive, and they are amazing. Filstars are fantastic filters at a very reasonable price. Fluvals are pretty cheap, and are decent for the money, but by no means great filters. I use the Eheim classics, they are much cheaper then the Pro versions, and just as effective (if not more)
For Hanging filters I like the Aquaclears. They have a very strong flow, they are very inexpensive, and they are very effective. They are more versatile then the other HOB filters. Emperors are good too, but I don't think the bio wheel is necessary along with the canister. Penguins are jut s flimsy version of the Emp.
david27
Fish Crazy
Hi Ehiems are good but expensive, You don't say what your planning to keep which will have a huge influence on what you buy ie Oscars = lots of mess. But I would buy the biggest filter you can afford you can't have to much filter media IMO.
David
David
toki said:
If I now set up new tank, I would really consider HMF.
It's biological when measured right and it's quite cheap! From original site you'll find some goodlooking installations, e.g. http
/www.deters-ing.de/Filtertechnik/Bogenmatte.jpgFishsmurf
Fish Fanatic
Great article, thanks....mrV said:toki said:
If I now set up new tank, I would really consider HMF.
It's biological when measured right and it's quite cheap! From original site you'll find some goodlooking installations, e.g. http/www.deters-ing.de/Filtertechnik/Bogenmatte.jpg
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